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I design a few pieces of jewelry on Earth Day each year to pay homage to our ‘Blue Dot’ spinning on its axis in an infinite vastness.  I can’t sense the turning, but I do feel the changing light, [...]

To go in the dark with a light is to know the light. To know the dark, go dark. Go without sight, and find that the dark, too, blooms and sings… —Wendell Berry I’m pondering this [...]

Without our big family gatherings this year, Thanksgiving presents a time to count our blessings, solo.  If someone you know needs a pick-me-up during the holidays, please consider these warm [...]

An unusual Bluebird visitation occurred early this morning as I began to design jewelry at the Green Door Studio. Was this family confused by the springtime like temperatures?  Or just visiting [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Lainey’s Upcoming Events Ithaca, Juneau, Skagway, and Atlanta  Contact Lainey to make appointments (678) 662-6172, lp@elainadesigns.com Now through November 12 Green Door Studio — [...]

Labradorite, bi-color black and olive tourmaline crystal, double terminated quartz with hematite inclusion set in 18K yellow gold. Designed by Lainey Papageorge. Articulated by FM Abdulky.  Susan [...]

Lightweight Gold Wire Earrings that Celebrate Summer Tina admired the “butterfly wing” motif earrings I made for her daughter and wanted a larger pair in the same style for herself. She brought [...]

June Birthstone: PEARL   Above: Sold pins/pendants and custom necklace and enhancer Elaina Designs has long connected with dealers from all over the world in search of rare and unusual high [...]

Natalie Gets a State-of-the-Art Diamond Asscher Cut laboratory grown Diamond semi bezel set with (9) natural diamonds set in platinum. Natalie and Matthew recently celebrated their 38th wedding [...]

A Special Mother’s Day Offering  20% off all jewelry through May 12 If purchasing through our website, please use the coupon code EDSALE20 during checkout. Or shop the sale in our Atlanta [...]

Lucinda Bunnen and Virginia Schenck are women who contribute to our fabric of cultural/social awareness. Lucinda is an ‘intrepid’ photographer and philanthropist who supports both artists and [...]

Light Equals Dark Jewelry Show featuring Elaina Designs and Metaalia Jewelry  Friday, March 29, 11AM-6PM Saturday, March 30, 11AM-5PM 2116 Lanes Ln. NE, Atlanta, 30317     “Lotus Pond [...]

Sometimes if we’re lucky and live long enough we get to see ourselves spiral around and revisit where we began. With fresh vision, our experiences lean toward wisdom. One spiral began in [...]

I had a great time at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show and returned with some lovely pieces in time for Valentine’s Day! There’s much more in the showroom and I invite you to call or [...]

Happy New Year, friends! For me, each new year kicks off with preparing for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show where the world of gemstones is at my fingertips in one place for a week. It’s [...]

Rustic cut Red Diamond, Padparascha Sapphires, 14K Rose Gold Last year, I received a call from the West Coast with a unique and fascinating request for an engagement ring. I knew Jeffrey [...]

Anodized Aluminum Pendants on Black Steel Snake Chain, $180 Click here to shop our website for the High Museum of Art Pendants 14K Gold Plated Aluminum Pendants on Steel Snake Chains, $180 Click [...]