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EPICfail – It’s oh so good!

That’s right, my new collection in 14k gold and diamonds is almost here, and its EPICfail!  It is the grander & bling-ier older sister of the fail jewelry you know and love, so it seemed only fitting to name it EPIC! The collection will launch on a brand new failjewelry.com...
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Mantle, Spring 2015

Once again, I am excited to share with you my new Spring 2015 collection, Mantle! Playing on the themes established in Fall 2014, Mantle is a bit bolder, brighter, and more substantial.  Maybe it was my new short platinum hairdo, but I felt inspired to break my mold a little...
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Trace for Fall 2014

I am thrilled to unveil my fall 2014 collection, Trace!  For this collection, I wanted to play with texture, color, and light.  As a result of focusing on hammering, while eliminating semi-precious stones, I feel that this collection has returned to my roots as a metalsmith.  The layers of texture utilize light...
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Custom Ceremony {Update}

One of the main reasons for closing Schatzelein last year and building a studio behind our house was to give me more time to expand fail along with expanding my creative talents and skills.  Designing and crafting custom ceremony rings was something I wanted to focus on, not only because...
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Process – Ra Hinge Bracelet

I am finally getting back to showing you some more insight into our “process” and what it takes to bring these pieces to life.  This week I am focusing on the now classic Ra Hinge Bracelet. The Ra Hinge Bracelet was originally introduced as part of the Giza collection in...
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fail Spring 2014

I am please to present my spring 2014 collection, Pecos!  Born in West Texas, this collection takes its cues from the rugged landscape and soft dusty hues seen in the remote Texas desert.  I was once again inspired to use semi precious stones in unique ways, and I was also...
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Process – Large Half Moon Hoop

I am beginning a new series called Process, The Making of a Piece.  Through this series, I am hoping to break down how our jewelry is made to give you a little more insight into what it takes to bring these pieces to life. I am starting out featuring one...
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fail Fall 2013

I am pleased to launch my fall 2013 collection, Ellipse!  For this collection I focused on softer rounded shapes and a more organic feeling.  I also incorporated more color than ever before with organic turquoise, iolite, kyanite, and lapis nuggets.  I really enjoyed being more sculptural with this collection, layering...
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Chicago Here I Come!

Once again, I am headed to Chicago for the Renegade Craft Fair!  I will debut the new Ellipse collection in brilliant Turquoise, Kyanite & Iolite.  I put a sneak peek down below, but can’t wait to get your reactions in person!  For those of you who cant make the show,...
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fail – Behind the Scenes

As some of you may know, my journey over the past 3 years has been pretty amazing, crazy, and not at all expected!  When I was laid off, 3 1/2 years ago, it wasn’t necessarily a surprise, but getting a “pink slip” isn’t easy, no matter how prepared you are. ...
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Designing a studio from the ground up!

It might be a little obvious that I have been pretty busy lately with the lack of posts coming your way.  I spent July finishing the studio and running around on the West Coast for 3 shows.  I basically took the one of the slower times of year and made...
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Renegade Craft Fair – San Francisco

The last of my July shows is upon me!  I’m packing up and heading back to the Bay Area for the Renegade Craft Fair at the beautiful Ft Mason Center.  Swing by this Saturday and Sunday July 27th & 28th from 11-7pm.  For all of you in San Francisco, this...
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Seattle’s Urban Craft Uprising

I’m packing up and heading to Seattle for Urban Craft Uprising at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall this Saturday & Sunday July 13th & 14th.  It is my first time in the Emerald City and I am planning to wow them with fail!  So spread the word to all your...
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Brooklyn Bound

Its that time of year again!  I am heading to Brooklyn for the 9th Annual Renegade Craft Fair in East River State Park!  I will have the entire Fortune collection in green onyx, rainbow moonstone, lapis and labradorite.  Stop by and say HI and pick up a little something special. ...
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Danielle Wright {Designer}

I was gooing over MissMoss today and pinning like crazy, when I became intrigued by the jewelry of designer Danielle Wright.  With a little more investigation I realized that Danielle is also one half of another designer favorite, Falconwright.  I found Flaconwright’s clutches a while back and fell in love...
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Introducing Fortune

I am so proud to present my newest collection for spring 2013, Fortune!  For this collection I expanded on the new techniques and details introduced in Giza, but with a softer and less geometric approach.  I was excited to combine bezel set stones with the addition of new colors green...