My Design Inspiration

I have always had a love for semi-precious gemstones, as well as fossils and rocks.  When designing handmade gemstone jewelry pieces, this passion is reflected in my designs. I am inspired by the natural minerals and fossils to create simple but expressive handcrafted jewelry designs.

Because natural gemstones and fossils can stand alone as a work of art, handcrafted gemstone jewelry has the ability to make a statement, no matter how simple the design.  I don't like to complicate my designs, as I don't want to take away from the natural beauty of the semi-precious gemstones and fossils. As an artist, using what is naturally beautiful is such a gift, and I enjoy using my creativity to showcase that beauty in the most simple way.

Gemstone jewelry by danielle is a collection of "one-of-a-kind" and a few "limited edition" handcrafted gemstone and fossil jewelry pieces using copper and silver. Because gemstones and fossils always vary in color and matrix, any of my handmade gemstone jewelry designs will be unique in some way.

New Jewelry Designs

As I write about each new design, I also try to include the crystal attributes for each gemstone. The information that I have for each stone is taken loosely and in part from my personal reference books. If you would like to learn more information about gemstones/crystals, the books that I reference are the following: Gemstones A to Z by Diane Stein and The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall.

Entries in Press (8)

Tuesday
Jan102012

Cowboys & Indians - March (2012) Issue

The March Issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine hit the newstands on January 17, 2012.  This is probably my favorite ad design, as I love the two fossilized dinosaur bone jewelry pieces. If you like fossils as much as I do, you will definitely appreciate this Cowboys & Indians March 2012 ad.

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Fossilized Dinosaur Bone Sterling Silver Ring

Fossilized Dinosaur Bone Sterling Silver Pendant

Monday
Dec052011

Cowboys & Indians - January (2012) Issue

The January 2012 Issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine hit the newstands on December 6, 2011.  Christmas shopping will surely bring more customers looking for that special gifit.  The two sterling silver gemstone ring designs shown in this January Ad will make wonderful gifts .

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Labradorite Gemstone on Sterling Silver Ring

Larimar Gemstone on Sterling Silver Ring

Tuesday
Nov012011

Cowboys & Indians - December Issue

The December Issue of Cowboys & Indians magazine hit the newstands on October 18, 2011.  Christmas shopping will surely bring more customers looking for that special gifit.  The two sterling silver jewelry designs shown in the December Ad would make a wonderful gift either individually or as a pair to be worn together.

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Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet