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Founded in 1789, the storybook Village of Aurora, New York, is situated on a picturesque inlet on the north shore of Cayuga Lake.   This spot has always been favored, originally by the peoples of [...]

LGBTQ+ couples have had to overcome societal and legal prejudices to live open and full lives. It was only 6 years ago that the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 [...]

I’ve been a member of the International Light Association for 20 years due to my interest in color and light as seen through the lens of precious gems. In 2018, I was invited to present [...]

Blue as the summer sky or a robin’s egg, people the world over have revered this particular shade of blue as a good luck symbol. The color turquoise is inspirational and transformational. A [...]

This is the first time in 47 years that I have not been madly preparing for holiday show. Usually the first weekend in December is preceded by advertising, polishing the jewelry and my [...]

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 [...]

Rudi Jaeger and Alize Carrere, wedding photo by Sheryl Sinkow, 2019. Rudi surprised Alizé on their wedding day with a white gold and diamond ring made by a jeweler in Denmark. Alizé loved the [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

NEXT WEEK! Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2019, 5:30-7:30PM Please join us for a trunk show of Lainey Papageorge’s dazzling fine art jewelry with sales benefitting Chapman Cancer Wellness Center [...]

Attention Atlanta Friends and Clients, Get a sneak peek of my new jewelry offerings this Sunday at “Art in the Park,” Ansley Park Beautification Foundation’s benefit art sale. [...]

   A peak at the new Lovejoy Comet Series inspired by Lovejoy Comet sightings earlier this year. Diamonds, Paraiba, Blue Flash Moonstone, Goshenite, Aquamarine, 14KT White Gold, size 7. Life is [...]

Elaina Designs celebrates Spring and our loyal female clients. Mark your calendars for a Mother’s Day show coming up the weekend of May 9.  Please call or email Lainey for an appointment to [...]

Life events invigorate one’s sensitivities; as an artist I attempt to distill my personal experiences into a composition on the canvas of precious metals.  I pay close attention to the [...]