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...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Feb 12, 2026 | Jewelry
and the Quiet Beauty of Winter February in Oregon has a softness to it.Rain is never far away, and even during the clearer stretches between storms, the air remains cool and damp. Mornings often arrive wrapped in fog, the landscape muted and still. Hills blur into one...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026: A Quiet Moment Called Cloud Dancer December carries a certain magic. Lights appear in windows, gatherings feel a little more intentional, and we find ourselves reflecting on what the year has given us—and what we hope for in the year...
