FAMILY

It seems Cooper has a knack for danger....his latest sport is diving from the diving board at the pool and just yesterday (while at our friend's, the Ducks) he dove off the board just off the side and tried to grab the lip of the pool. Of course, he caught it with his chin, instead. Everything seemed fine until I noticed the blood on his chest...the cut was just under the chin and was wide open.....resembling a second mini-mouth! I ended up taping his upper chin down to his neck to clamp it closed until we could arrive to get it stitched.

FAMILY

Farm Kids

Cooper's ability to ride without training wheels for months already (at just 3 1/2 yrs old!) is very entertaining to watch...but of course, I am a nervous wreck watching him speed around endlessly. But it's a joy that we can all hop on our bikes together to the park & pool now....without so much planning, slow training wheels or toddler seats,etc involved! And no gasoline...hooray!

JEWELRY

Sterling & Gem dangles Pilates Necklace "Straight Leg-Scissors" $42
Sterling & Gem dangles Pilates Necklace "Saw" $42
Lampwork Glass & Gemstone Mermaid Necklace $245
Lampwork Glass Seahorse & Gemstone Necklace $95 Summer Sale!
Lampwork Mermaid w/ Gemstones $225 Other mermaids can be available upon special order

JEWELRY from my bench

Diamonds...bezel set center with pave' set around, in white gold. Earrings are .75ct tw.
The pendant is .65ct tw. I can also set these with the pendant center diamond being alittle smaller (.25ct, like in the earrings) Many options available! Questions or a quote?....I will custom make something for you, far below retail.










This set was my favorite project last summer (I am partial to emerald cuts!) With the help of my trusted diamond cutter, I selected this diamond for my client, set it all in platinum...along with all the other little beauties in the shank.
Last fall, I had a great time making the wedding band to match.....and it's also platinum, with princess cuts. I just love all the fancy details and beading/filigree in the mounting & the diamonds are top notch. This couple was a delight to work with...I love working with all my wedding jewelry clients, the joy is contagious!



























This ring features a knife-edge split shank and channel set Citrine. ..very contemporary.
















This unique mounting features many diamonds, both channel and pave set and a vivid emerald in the center.

Family

Spencer Gears up for Swim Team....Go Barracudas!

FAMILY

Reagan's Tropical Birthday Party.....8 years old! May 21st


Cooper Sinatra hammed it up for the girls....with his pretzel cigar
Jam session by Cooper

For Business & Family Updates!!

Hello!
In attempts to keep in better contact with both my delightful clients & friends AND my beloved family spread allover the USA (& beyond!), here is a new idea (well, new to me!) that I'm going try out: a blog! You will find links to some of my favorite manufacturer sites, which I order gold, platinum and silver findings and mountings to create lovely pieces, or recycling client's stones or old jewelry parts into something new to last for generations. Keep in mind, I do also repair and size jewelry, restring pearls and do certified appraisals. I will also add some items to display for sale....especially my unique beaded gemstone & lampwork glass beauties.
Grayson Gems has become my new "business name" recently and I like it because it reflects the obvious: last name and gems....my true love & passion. I am a glorified rockhound, called a Gemologist. But, also Grayson Gems defines my most important love...... my family. My dear husband, Jimmy & my three little gemstones (Spencer, Reagan & Cooper) are the real Grayson Gems, which drive me to be a better person each and everyday. I truly believe that your mind is like a parachute; it works better when open....that is why children are constantly learning & remain fascinated with the smallest of things...and their imagination is impeccable!
Check in from time to time.....I will add separate blogs which pertain to, and will be titled: JEWELRY or FAMILY, and maybe even occasionally PILATES... my other favorite pastime!