Ammonites

By Diana Kirkpatrick | June 25, 2014

Ammonites are fossilized prehistoric sea animals known as cephalopods with a spiral form similar to a modern day nautilus. The spiral form is clearly evident in some ammonites. In others, portions of a large original fossil have been cut into cabochons and polished. Some areas of the mineral portion of the fossil have been replaced…

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Some of my Favorite Gemstones – Carnelian

By Diana Kirkpatrick | December 18, 2013

I’m going to do a series on some of my favorite gemstones and I’m beginning  with a long time favorite of mine, Carnelian. Carnelian draws its name from the Latin carneolus – meaning “red stone”.   Like many other gemstones, carnelian derives the rich colors we see – pinks, oranges, and orange-reds – from iron. A…

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Black Friday Specials & More!

By Diana Kirkpatrick | November 27, 2013

Check out the jewelry listings at www.dianakirkpatrick.com for Black Friday savings on several of my necklaces, pendants, and earrings!  I have some things marked down already and I’ll be adding others on Thanksgiving Day.    The savings will continue through November 30. December Inventory Reduction sale!   I’m planning a whole new batch of featured items…

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Catching Up to November!

By Diana Kirkpatrick | November 2, 2013

I’ve been redesigning my website with a new look and feel.   My blog is now part of my totally redone website!   Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to do blog posts while the new site has been “under construction,” so we have some “catching up” to do.     You can get to the blog directly from www.dianakirkpatrick.com.    …

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Woven Silver Crosses

By Diana Kirkpatrick | July 28, 2013

Silver Cross with Woven Accents   A number of people have asked me about the large cross I often wear.  It also appears on my business cards.   I am working on designs for several smaller crosses. Here are photos of two styles that I’ve completed recently.   The one with the matching bail is about one inch…

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