Bringing together semiprecious gemstones and unique findings for beautiful jewelry
Hello, my name is Karen, welcome to Stones and Finds Design. Here you’ll find a beautiful array of handcrafted artisan jewelry and wearable art. I have been making jewelry for friends and relatives, (and then some), for over 30 years! My shop was born through my passion to share these pieces with everyone. I offer fun, original, and distinctive artisan jewelry. After taking a class for wire wrapping, it became one of my favorite ways to express my creativity. Each piece is my own individual design made with only hand tools.
I have been collecting rocks and fossils since I could walk, my love of stones and the fantastic geological processes that form them inspired me to create these one of a kind designs showcasing the stones.
I also offer fashion jewelry with prices reflecting the medium and components used, so there is something nice for every budget. The finished product comes ready to wear right out of the box, including natural leather cord, chains and clasps in fixed sizes, great for layering. I want people to be satisfied with their artisan jewelry.
Billions of years ago when Earth was a new planet, volcanos and tectonic activity were forming the continents, and the first signs of life began to appear, where heat, mineral processes, pressure, and time, gemstones began to form. It is these gifts from the earth that inspire my best work.
You will find that my pieces are crafted with care and attentiveness. I individually create and inspect each piece as if it were for any friend, relative, or even myself! This jewelry is meant to last a long time with proper care. As with any jewelry, tugging or pulling can cause damage, so it’s best to handle each piece with care. Because much of my jewelry is made with natural materials, using only hand tools, slight imperfections may be noticed. Imperfections are not flaws, but the unique stamp of a truly handmade piece giving it character and individuality. I take close up photos of the fronts and backs to show fine details in my pieces and to showcase each piece.
Thank you for visiting.
