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  Evie is a precocious little girl who quickly outgrew the hand engraved baby bracelet that her Grandma, JoJo, had given her when she was born. Inspired by her initials, EGG, JoJo wanted her [...]

On summer evenings I bear witness to thousands of fireflies in our uncut NY meadows, blinking in simpatico. It’s a jaw-dropping performance, mesmerizing, mysterious, silent, sublime, powerful. At [...]

In the depths of the psyche, anyone’s psyche, there is a desire for transformation. The initiation for transformation means that as one thing passes, another thing comes to life.  The present [...]

Stretching on the yoga rock. The North Rock in my Stone Circle is a luscious lichen green. The symbol, “OM”  vegetable garden has now been weeded and prepared for early spring [...]

During these fear-filled moments in our lives, devotion, kindness and connection to all things becomes even more vital. I’m in Ithaca with David, ensconced on our sacred land and my [...]

6.95 tcw Ethiopian Opals, Silver vermeil with diamond posts, 18KY ring. Amazing color flash!

Anni Stokes is one of my oldest and dearest. We met at Emory College in 1972 where we were both Educational Studies majors. We also shared the memorable experience of being members of Kelly’s [...]

Cast Georgia vine in Sterling silve, plated in 14K yellow gold.

Anodized Niobium green hooks, Pink, Green, and Watermelon Tourmaline, Morganite.

Sterling threader earrings with Kunzite Crystal and Pink Sapphire

Sterling Baja Ring with 14K Rose Gold set Rhodoite Garnet. Size 6.

Lemon Citrine, peridot, vermeil clasp, 17"

Black Rhodium plated reticulated sterling, pink and purple sapphires set in 14K rose gold. Size 7.

Jenny Kapella is a new client that found me through a Google search, even though she lives only a mile away. I was very happy to know my website and social media efforts led her to me and I was [...]

26" Black and White Rhodium Chain with two size options. Black Tahitian Pearl.

26" Sterling elongated link chain with two length adjustments. White, baroque South Sea pearl.

Reticulated Sterling, Emerald Crystal Slice with 14K bezel. 18"

Elaina Designs Atlanta Studio OPEN for STRESS-FREE HOLIDAY SHOPPING! Monday thru Sunday, Dec. 16-21, days and evenings by appointment Please call, text, or email (678) 662-6156 or [...]

As the Holidays approach we reflect on the many things that bless our lives. For me, its been my family and my women friends. Here’s a story of enduring female friendship expressed in three [...]

Thirty years ago when my mother, Irene Phrydas, was diagnosed with breast cancer at 69, there were no support programs to help her through the physical and emotional challenges she faced. Mama [...]