​mindful affirmation All my jewelry is uniquely handcrafted individually. Every hand-picked stone, fossil, and animal totem is a gift of nature, and each element is chosen for its desirable energy. Each piece is designed mindful of its elements' synergistic powers and influences. My belief in the healing enhancement and motivational qualities of stones and totems is shared by many and dates back to times ancient. While I am not suggesting wearers of my jewelry alter their health care regiment or faith systems, they should let the jewelry act as confirming symbols of their intuitive trust in nature. It is my personal belief that the animal totems and gem stones I utilize in my jewelry do carry special 'magic', serving as personal shaman shields. All animal totems are "windfall" items and no animal is killed for it's parts. The clay I use is an Egyptian Paste developed with a Potter friend and is a synthesis of techniques learned from the Potter and my apprenticeship in the Lost Wax techniques of jewelry making.