So.

I'm ruined.

I bought a book on Tiaras about a month and a half ago, and since then my jewelry sensibilities have flown right out the window, continued up and over the sky scrapers of downtown, and finally landed somewhere in the bay where they promptly sunk to the bottom, never to be seen again.

Thing is all I can think about in my designs now are Diamonds and Gems, pearls and stones.

I find myself designing around them now. They are no longer an adornment for the piece of jewelry itself.

They are the central feature of the piece. The rest of the design falls into place around them.

I need to find a benefactor to buy these lovely stones for me so I can realize these designs.

Did I mention I now have this super secret dream to make a tiara for my Nieces to get married in?

Yeah well I do.

P.S. Corazon, I'll be sending designs for your approval upon the impending event of you winning the lottery :)