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Picked up package this morning..OMG...WOW...the bracelet is heavier and more beautiful than I imagined, and I love the colors AWESOME, THE Earrings are So Different, and I'm wearing them, they are so unique...
The wrapping is so beautiful, I almost didn't want to open the package... Thank you! Thank you! Thank you ! T.Z.


WELL, A PICTURE IS NOT WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS. THE REAL THING IS. THESE PIECES ARE JUST MAGNIFICENT AND I AM SO PROUD TO BE ABLE TO SHOW THEM. WHAT A TREAT. R.E., New York


I can not find the words to describe how I felt when I opened the box yesterday. Beautiful comes to mind but it is nowhere even close to describing the necklace. We may indeed have to make another one for Valentine's Day. I don't know if I can hold out. I just want you to know that it is perfect!!! ...Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I have to admit that I was a little worried... sometimes you see pictures on the internet or in a magazine and place an order, but when you get it you are disappointed because the picture was not an accurate representation of the product. That is truly NOT the case here. The pictures do not serve this piece justice. I could not be more pleased... S.B., Nebraska


He arrived safely last night!!! And is gorgeous!!!!!!! The timing was perfect because the mailman rang the bell a few minutes before I had seven people for dinner. I was feeling rather low... So I put the beautiful lion on and felt immediately better. Thank you so much for all the work and all the care you put into it. I love the necklace it is truly beautiful and will be worn very very often. C.R., The Hague, The Netherlands


My GN (Gorgeous Necklace) arrived today. It's even more beautiful than the picture! It looks good on me, too! Earthy, Ethereal, and Feminine all at once! J.G., California


The necklace [is] absolutely stunning and the picture didn't do it justice. Thanks also for the extra goodies enclosed, and for the beautiful wrap. N.Y., Oklahoma


Just wanted to tell you that I received TWO HUGE compliments today (so far) about your beautiful earrings (the long ones with aqua's and copper-ish beads and little dark pearls at the ends).....Makes me happy:) J.G., California


I never knew I could enjoy jewelry so much! I wear them [my Virgo Moon necklaces] often and they make me feel adorned, pretty and happy, and people comment on them. K.S., California


Mary, I just received " Crystals of Wisdom" . I am overwhelmed, a treasure. You are a great artist, needless to say I love your work... A Really Happy Customer, P.B., Florida


I love my “Star Trek”/Jellyfish necklace … I love beautiful, unique and unusual pieces and it rises to the top of all those categories. – C. McC., California


Awards


Beadazzled Design Excellence Award 2006: The Inner Light Necklace received the Design Excellence Award for the Gemstones category in Penelope Diamanti's gorgeous book, Beadazzled: Where Beads & Inspiration Meet.

San Diego Reader: Virgo Moon was named best jewelry designer in the Best 2003 Issue.

Saul Bell Design Awards (Rio Grande) 2002: Heather Trimlett and I were one of 5 finalists in the beads category in the with Heather's Vessel Necklace.



Publications which include my work



Ornament Magazine Winter 2005 issue: "Like a Phoenix Rising From the Ashes There's a Virgo Moon Rising" article by Pat Worrell.
Showcase 500 Beaded Jewelry


This new Lark title includes the Midnight Passage Necklace. The necklace also appears in the Best of America book below.
Best of America Jewelry Artists
Vol II Artists A-J

This wonderful collection includes the Masked Man with Rose Necklace in a two-page spread on my work. Click on the book image to find out more about it.

Best of America Jewelry Artists
Vol II Artists A-J

This wonderful collection includes the Moon Over Waves Necklace in a two-page spread on my work. Click on the book image to find out more about it.


The Be Ye therefore Wise as Serpents Necklace is featured in Margie Deeb's The Beader's Color Palette.
(Photo: Melinda Holden)


Book is available here

The Deco Frog Necklace is featured in Margie Deeb's The Beader's Color Palette.
(Photo: Melinda Holden)



The Hawk Moth Necklace is featured in Margie Deeb's The Beader's Color Palette.
(Photo: Melinda Holden)



The Autumn Sunset Necklace is featured in Margie Deeb's The Beader's Color Palette.
(Photo: Melinda Holden)



The Inner Light Necklace received the Design Excellence Award for the Gemstones category in Penelope Diamanti's gorgeous book, Beadazzled: Where Beads & Inspiration Meet.
(Photo: Melinda Holden)




The Ode to Spring Necklace and the Vesuvianite Necklace are also included in Beadazzled.

(Photos: Melinda Holden)







The Verdigris Kumihimo Necklace, the Granite Cross Necklace and the San Blas Necklace are featured in Best of America Jewelry Artists and Artisans (vol 1)

(Photos: Melinda Holden)

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The Pinto Bear Necklace and the Moroccan Ammonite Necklace are featured in Beading for the Soul by Deborah Canarella.

(Photos: Melinda Holden)


The Titi Monkey Necklace was a finalist in the finished jewelry category in the first annual Bead Dreams Bead&Button Show and is included in the special issue "Collector's Edition" (2003) entitled beaddreams.

Virgo Moon was one of 5 finalists in the beads category in the prestigious Saul Bell Design Awards for 2002 with Heather's Vessel Necklace.
(Photo: Melinda Holden)


The Eagle Chick Necklace is included in The Beader's Guide to Color by Margie Deeb
(Photo: Melinda Holden)


The Garnet Wine Necklace is also included in The Beader's Guide to Color by Margie Deeb
(Photo: Melinda Holden)


The Anemone Vessel Brooch is included in 500 Brooches: Inspiring Adornments for the Body
(Photo: Melinda Holden)


The Netted Charlottes Bag is included in 500 Beaded Objects by Katherine Amacher Korff
(Photo: Melinda Holden)


The Flying Shaman Amulet Bag is included in Beaded Amulet Purses by Nicolette Stessin