The Journal
All That’s Green & Glorious
Emerald is May’s birthstone, their juicy greens come in many shades, sparking to life when illuminated. A member of the Beryl family, they are a rare gem, found in just a handful of countries around the world. Ranging from green-yellow to green-blue, the latter is the rarest and most valuable. For centuries, their rich glow has captivated across cultures.
Treasures from the Mine
Deep beneath our very feet, the Earth’s inner terrain is a whole world unto itself. Taking millions of years of pressure to take shape, we come to know them eventually as rubies, diamonds, amethysts, quartz crystals – all unearthed from underground mines or in the riverbeds of eroded ancient rock.
Unexpectedly Inspired
Never one to be too fond of purple (more on that below), I have found myself seeing this color in a new light. It has captured my attention when taking walks about the city. It demanded my attention when visiting Monet’s Water Lilies in Paris last year. It has captivated me when watching the colors change on clouded wintery sunsets. Purple began to whisper to me that we are on the verge of a brand new relationship.
Spring Cleaning & Forgotten Baubles
It’s almost summer but better late than never on my spring cleaning this year. Last month, I went through my mother’s jewelry box and it made me realize I needed to go through my own.
My Mother’s Jewelry Box
My mother is a huge jewelry fan and lover of beautiful things. When I was a child, I would try on her jewelry and makeup to pretend I was grown up enough to wear these treasures.