"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way - things I had no words for." – Georgia O'Keefe
Each piece is individually handcrafted in Sterling Silver & 18kt Gold
One of my greatest joys and blessings as a jewelry artist is the honor of mining Turquoise with the Otteson’s since 2005 – claim owners of many prestigious Nevada Turquoise mines - including the gorgeous rare, natural Blue Moon Turquoise used in The Turquoise Legacy Collection.
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Turquoise Mining Process
Deep in the heart of Nevada - right in the middle of nowhere lies America's most famous gemstones. The process is harder and more labor intensive than what most people would imagine...
Natural Versus Stabilized Turquoise
In all of my travels across the country to various art shows, I spend most of my time educating people about the important differences between natural, "gem quality" turquoise versus stabilized turquoise....
The Turquoise Legacy Collection Story
It all started on a Nevada road trip to celebrate my mother’s 70th birthday, I met and became friends with Dean, the claim owner when stopping for gas at Giggles gas station...