by Colleen Powers, CSA | Aug 6, 2026 | Jewelry
As summer settles into August, Oregon’s rivers often take on a quieter character. Morning light glimmers across the water, changing with every ripple, while smooth stones beneath the surface catch flashes of silver and gray. Nature reminds us that beauty...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Jul 2, 2026 | Jewelry
Photo by PNW photographer Kathrine Birch Stories Carried Forward Rivers have a way of reminding us that time is always moving forward. The water flowing through Oregon today is never quite the same as it was yesterday, yet the rivers themselves remain...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Jun 4, 2026 | Jewelry
The Magic of Phenomenal Stones This 7.19-ct alexandrite (as it appears in fluorescent, left, and incandescent, right, illumination) is from the Tunduru region of Tanzania. Photo: Robert Weldon/GIA There’s something about June in the Pacific Northwest that feels almost...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Emerald is known as May’s birthstone—but it’s always been more than a date on the calendar. For centuries, emeralds have symbolized renewal, growth, and a deep connection to the natural world. Their vivid green isn’t just beautiful, it feels alive, like something just...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Apr 2, 2026 | Jewelry
There’s something about April in the Pacific Northwest. The light shifts. The mornings soften. Cherry blossoms and new greens begin to emerge—even if the rain still lingers just a bit longer than we’d like. It’s a season of renewal. Of fresh perspective. And...
