The Eluna Jewelry Story
From my earliest childhood memories, I have had a fascination with stones. I was always picking up rocks; gravel, river stones, dirty bits of quartz from the field in front of my childhood home. I just loved stones. So when I went to the mountains for the first time, and my parents offered me a chance to mine for gems, you had better believe I jumped at the chance. From that point on, I was hooked, forever to be in love with stones.
From my earliest childhood memories, I have had a fascination with stones. I was always picking up rocks; gravel, river stones, dirty bits of quartz from the field in front of my childhood home. I just loved stones. So when I went to the mountains for the first time, and my parents offered me a chance to mine for gems, you had better believe I jumped at the chance. From that point on, I was hooked, forever to be in love with stones.
I started creating jewelry when I was in high school. I started with the basics beaded jewelry. I even wore one of my creations in my senior year photo!
 Beaded Bracelet 1 |
| Beaded Bracelet 1 |
But school and environmental sciences took front stage as I set out to get my bachelor’s degree.
Once I became an adult and graduated college, I revisited my hobby of jewelry making. Again I began by creating beaded jewelry designs.
 Beaded Bracelet 2 |
| Beaded Bracelet 2 |
Then I began to expand my jewelry making horizons. I taught myself to wire wrap stones.
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| Wire Wrapped Stone Earrings |
Looking to create more unique jewelry, and not being satisfied with many of the wire wrapping stones I had found, I decided to learn to cut stones myself. Yes that is my, cutting stones in my studio.
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| April cutting stones in her studio |
Have you ever question why you enjoy a hobby? Well earlier this year, I asked myself, why I enjoyed jewelry making so much. I discovered, much to my surprise, that jewelry making has provided me with a retreat of simplicity from the ever spiraling chaos.
 Simple Hoops |
| Simple Silver Hoops |
In my life, simplicity was sorely missing in the chaos of my everyday life.
 Chaotic Picasso Jasper |
| Chaotic Picasso Jasper |
This simplicity is echoed in the simplistic look of my designs. But like many of the simple things in life, jewelry making provides a one of a kind enjoyment.
 One of a Kind, Handcut Ametrine Cabochon beaded necklace |
| One of a Kind, Ametrine Cabochon and Bead Necklace |
I hope you find as much enjoyment in my designs as I have in the simple act of creating it.
What a wonderful post to read!
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