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"THESE GEMS HAVE LIFE

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SAY WHAT WORDS FAIL OF"

– GEORGE ELIOT

The Moonstoned

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New York, NY, 10002,

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I was on a jewelry hunt the other day, the day that Notre Dame caught fire. As I was shifting through item after item of magic, these five pendants caught my eye and it was as if they glowed. Asking gently to be remembered. +
I grew up Catholic. Irish Catholic in fact from a giant, wildly loving family. We attended mass every Sunday. I went through the classes to receive Communion, I was an alter girl. However as I grew up and became more aware of myself and my surroundings, I became more confused and turned off by the church. I asked questions that a small girl in an even smaller town was frowned upon for asking and I challenged teachings that felt cruel or hypocritical to me. +
I left the church in high-school, choosing my own path to find religion in nature, people, acts of kindness and the signs around me. I embrace the Earth as my teacher and everyone around me as a lesson, a gift. I listen to my own body and heart as much as I can and know that Spirituality isn’t something to be guilted over or repent for when you make a mistake, it’s something to be learned from and grow with when you embrace the work. +
With that being said, when I came across these religious tokens carved with love in mother of Pearl, set with delicate seed pearls like tears and surrounded by diamonds and stones, I felt this soft wave of nostalgia. As much as the church didn’t work for me, it holds so much symbolism and love, family, unity, history and safety for so many. The women before me have leaned heavily on their Faith during trials in their lives and it has brought us together in many good, beautiful ways. Just like when Notre Dame burned, it connected us all in a way to mourn. Those who practice and those who don’t, we all felt a great loss for something bigger than we are.
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And I think that this for me is what jewelry is about, holding onto a treasure like a memory. Like a place you once were or maybe a place you’d like to go. Somewhere your mother or your grandmother or a distant ancestor experienced something profound. If you practice or you don’t, if you find these to be a chic statement or a deep connection to a memory...well, that’s all alright with me ✨ (SOLD: top)

A little over a year ago I was running late to meet a friend at a cafe in NYC. It was hot; I can remember carrying my bags with me that seemed to get heavier and heavier with each quick step I took. I dodged people in the street, turning this way and that. I finally got to Cafe Select and slumped down into the bench, dropping everything on the floor. My friend Liz looked at me excitement beaming, “I haven’t seen you in ages! How is The Moonstoned doing, tell me!?”
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My face went hot. Beet red. And right there in a busy cafe in the busiest city in the world, I burst into tears. ✨
I hadn’t made a sale. The week before at a trunk show I was the only one who didn’t sell a single item. I waited, smiled and kept swallowing the lump in my throat that grew bigger and bigger as the day went on . ✨
I had taken a huge leap, not knowing anything about business and I felt like I was failing. Desperately, deeply failing. ✨
Liz sat there and let me cry, just holding space for me until I got it out. I looked at her and said “I don’t know what to do. I don’t know why I thought I could do this. I want this so, so bad and it feels impossible.”
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I went home, head down and bone tired. I looked at my bed, where I wanted to curl up and just feel sorry for myself. And damn, that self pity was running deep.
Instead I pulled up my chair, took a deep breath and got to work. ✨
This photo was me yesterday. The second shipment in a week with over 20 orders. I get to share the love and excitement I have with thousands of you, everyday. I get to speak to all of you all over the world about what jewelry means to you. Your loves, your losses, your triumphs and celebrations. Your doubts and sorrows, your hard times and the great ones. ✨
You make me glad every single day that I fought through the struggle and doubt. You give me something to celebrate and something to be proud of next time I’m in a cafe with a friend who wants to catch up. Thank you. You’re a dream come true, every single one of you. And if you’ve ever doubted yourself, struggled or cried; I’m here for you too ✨

Not sure how I’m going to let go of EITHER of these but alas, as fate would have it, that’s my job 🤷🏻‍♀️. Two very chunky stacking stunners up for grabs ladies and gents! Head over to stories or DM for more info! ❤️

It feels like a day for self-celebration, walking in the new grass barefoot, deep sighs, big smiles and Spring Worthy Diamond Halo Rings. These four and more up on stories now, see you there ✨

I’ve always loved men’s jewelry. The weight of it, the boldness, the old school rock and roll glamour.
When I met @pottsypotts he was in the habit of wearing more subdued silver, but I immediately saw that he was a Golden Boy at heart and damn was I right. It just took a little encouragement and now he’s all gold all the time 😉
I think it can be intimidating for some men to switch into gold jewelry for fear of being too “flashy” or feminine, which couldn’t be further from the truth. From a simple gold signet to bolder styles with bloodstones, citrines, agates the look is sooooo sexy. Throw in a vintage gold chain in there and I’m so toast 💥
I always notice when a fella can rock some big jewelry and I dig it mucho. I’d love to see or hear from men or their ladies about how they wear their jewelry, or your reservations about taking the plunge ✨ All rings shown here are available. Let’s hear it for the boys 🕺🏼

It may be a gloomy Saturday morning, begging for Spring, but I’m feeling pretty Sun-Shiney over here with this ring situation. Tons of new inventory coming your way with a few rings for the Boys! Head to stories or DM for more ✨

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