Photos on Right: Classics Designs: Loon Necklace, Bubbly Earrings & Dragon Earrings w/Carnelian

August 23, 2026

We continue to have some amazing monsoons... the DRAMA! Last night I woke up to booming thunder and spiking lightening that lit up the backyard like a football stadium during homecoming... no kidding. It was great, I just love this time of year. I would love to share some photos but it happens so fast it is hard, if not almost impossible to capture the bolts... they are not very cooperative!

We had a great weekend last week at the Tucson Bird Festival. It happens every year about this time and people come from all corners of the world. It is great fun and so informative. Besides having field trips w/incredibly knowledgeable guides, we also have some great lectures by equally qualified people. You can check them out by going to the link listed below: Tucson Bird Alliance. It is a four day festival and is very well organized. The director of the Alliance, Luke Stafford also puts out a newsletter which you can sign up for. 

It's getting late... so I'll close this down and write a bit more tomorrow, possibly with some photos. 

I've been working on some new pieces. They are designs that have been retired for some time but I found an extra copy or two hidden away in my cupboard. I work slowly on pieces these days, taking my time and having fun creating. I hope to show them off by the end of the month. Stay tuned!

In the meantime, be sure to check out my 'Classics' items. (Aurora Earrings are my new shop icon). These are designs which I created years ago and they have been officially retired for quite some time. These pieces came from friends and family who have decided to part with them and have returned them to me. I have cleaned them up so they look brand new. The prices are good too! The $ from their sales will go to my grandson for his trip to France next year. Thanks for helping him on his way

I have been trying to finish up one of a kind designs that  started years ago. I just finished one I started just after returning from a trip to visit friends in Puerto Vallarta, MX. I was inspired by a family of iguana who lived in a tree just outside their rental. They were HUGE but boy, could they move from languid to fast in the blink of an eye. I just loved watching them and drinking the occasional margarita! I had a gorgeous large oval cabochon of Chrysoprase which was richly lush and just right for the iguana's lair. But... life intervened and this piece sat in a bag waiting for me to put all the parts together... it has taken about 10 yrs! But finally, it is almost done. I just need to construct the earrings and hopefully that won't take nearly as long! Photos soon!

Last month I uploaded (7) new Classics designs, check em out!   'Classics' is located under Portfolio above, just click on the arrow (but you already knew that didn't you!). This selection features items that I designed years ago and have been retired for quite some time.  Some have been returned to me for various reasons. I clean them up and make them bright & shiny for resale. All the proceeds go to my grandson who is raising $ to go to France next year. To find these pieces please follow the link to my Etsy Store in the above Contacts> Classics. Beirne is a great guy and I know they will all appreciate your support!  (Disclaimer: The Loon Pendant is not for sale. It has an fossilized walrus ivory cabochon with scrimshaw. Law prohibit the sale of items like this without proper authenticity. This piece was designed back in the early 1990's and the regulations were not as stringent. I just thought you'd like to see it).

I have added some new photos to Portfolio as well. These are designs that I have been working on for some time. They are one-of-a-kind They are labeled: Turn Again Set, Petite Sirene Set and Salmon Circle Set. Currently, they are not or sale.

 "My House' is due for some new photos soon. It's located under Blog, once again, click on the arrow.  I wrote about this fabulous organization in January but felt it was a good story to keep following. It's a great organization which is dedicated to helping youth who have aged out of the foster system in Alaska, specifically in the Wasilla area. Check it out to see the beautiful renderings of the building. Want to know more... follow the link listed below.  Thanks! i will be included in an actual (zoom) tour of the facility tomorrow and hope to pass some of that visit on. It is very exciting as we are talking a lot about where the art will be installed. 

My website store JudieG's Trove is now open and it includes a Store which can be opened in the above banner. I have some great deals on beautiful, beads, gemstones and collectable/vintage jewelry. It's all set up to accept PayPal (no worries if you don't have an account, we can work it out!) Shipping is FREE on items over $45. Have a ? please click on Contacts in the above banner (or at the bottom of this page) and drop me a note! 

Many thanks to everyone who shared, visited and purchased a piece(s) from my store, I really appreciate your support!

I'm also grateful for people who took time to write me notes. Notes that reconnect us but also tell me where we met and how much you have enjoyed your JG jewelry. It just warms m'heart. Thank You!      Best, Judie

My Etsy store has some great deals... check it out by going to the link found in Contacts (above)
>Designs with just 1 - 3 pieces in inventory >Search> Last Ones
>Item on sale> Search>Sale
>New Offerings> Search>Classics
>Special & One-of-a-Kind > Search>Gallery
> I will continue to offer Free Postage on orders over $35
>The ThankYou10 and the Favorite Item discounts will be continued.