SToNZ: New Work

Happy Holidays!
The news here is that I have plans in the works to remodel my studio, which I am SO very excited about! Demolition begins just after the new year. The frustrating part will be not being able to WORK on new SToNZ pieces while the construction is happening. In anticipation of this smithing hiatus, I have been making as many new things as I can while I still have access to my tools, torch and workspace.

Today I will be listing what might be the last of my work for 2014. Check out these fun silver and leather wrap bracelets. These eclectic bracelets will fit just about anyone, as you can link the hook clasp anywhere on the chain at the opposite end for the fit you want.
They also work as necklaces. Sterling silver and thick black leather cords. So bohemian. So funky. SO you!
I'll be listing these today in my shop.  I don't make these very often, so grab them while you can.

I have been hanging out a lot on Instagram lately (My latest addiction. Seriously.) where I have connected with some really talented people. Recently I was the lucky recipient of a "pay it forward" gift courtesy of Thomas Hewn who treated me to a gorgeous chrysocolla cabachon from the talented Jeremy Kirk of Cabsinthe. (Jeremy actually sent me THREE gorgeous cabs, which I will work into new pieces in the coming months. I will be paying it forward as soon as I figure out how I want to to that.) I don't normally work with cabachons, as I prefer natural beach stones and seaglass as my focal points for SToNZ, but this was a fun exercise and resulted in this great ring. The 14K gold doodads alongside the bezel add a fun touch, I think. Sadly, at a size 9, it's too big for me, so I won't be keeping this for myself.
You can find it in my shop here.

I want to thank all of you who have supported SToNZ over the years. It has been an incredible year and I am so grateful to be able to do what I love and share my creations with people all over the world who appreciate my work. Thank you so much for your support, and I wish you a creative, healthy and inspired 2015!

 

Etsy Front Page!

Well, that was fun!
:)
Thank you to Filagree Creations for taking us to the front page of Etsy on 2/17/14!

A handy SToNZ Ring Sizing Guide!

Here's a helpful ring sizing guide which you can print out and use to determine your ring size before purchasing or ordering a SToNZ ring.
Make sure you print it out at 100% and check the size against an American quarter for accuracy.
(Click on the image below) to link to a downloadable printable pdf file of the guide.

Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation Ride the Rainbow Event

OK...it's fundraising season again, so here's one more SToNZ Jewelry donation for another worthy cause.  Some people are great at organizing events and chairing committees, (and I have oh-so-much admiration for those wonderful folks) and some people are better at making one of a kind things to donate to the cause. I think you can see which category I have decided I fall into.

This time I created a bracelet and ring set for the Rainbow Babies & Children's Foundation here in Cleveland.

Hand made sterling silver links with a hand cut chunky copper heart tag, the bracelet is more than 8" long and can be linked anywhere to fit any wrist. The sterling and copper ring is a size 7.5.  Hope you bid often, bid early and win! Thanks for your support...

2012 Ride the Rainbow 

AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS

Saturday April 21, 2012

Cleveland Jet Center at Cuyahoga County Airport

26380 Curtiss Wright Pkwy, Richmond Heights, Ohio

The Rainbow Babies & Children’s Foundation proudly announces its signature event, the fifth biennial Ride the Rainbowto be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Cleveland Jet Center. Ride the Rainbow 2010 sold out with 1,000 people in attendance, and our community raised over $830,000 for UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital.

Your support of Ride the Rainbow furthers the hospital’s mission of providing the highest quality family-centered care to children and families. While Northeast Ohio treasures UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital as a special jewel, Rainbow is also recognized internationally as a leading center for subspecialty care, research and teaching. Support from Ride the Rainbow funds important programs at Rainbow, including, but not limited to:

•   Child Life, the group of dedicated team members at Rainbow who make hospital stays less scary for children, and educates parents on how to cope with new realities. This service is not paid for by insurance!

•   Injury Prevention, which includes teaching new parents about car seat safety, children about bicycle helmets, and teaches families about water safety. These services directly avoid future hospital stays and are completely paid for by philanthropy and grants!

•  Research and recruitment of talent, bringing the best and brightest medical leaders to our community to take care of our children. Discoveries made at Rainbow change how pediatric care is delivered globally.