Journal

Magical Jewelry: Creating Custom Talismans
Every once in a while, I find that it’s necessary to reiterate that my jewelry collection is called “Talisman Fine Jewelry” not just because it’s a cute name. In fact, the moniker is quite li...
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A painted alleyway in RiNo courtesy of RedFin The writers over at real estate giant RedFin's blog recently approached me about my favorite spots in the Denver neighborhood now known as RiNo ...
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Recycle Your Old Gold Into Something You Love
A friendly reminder/PSA, since these messages can sometimes get lost in the fray: Talisman will take your old scrap gold - family baubles that don't fit your taste (or quite literally don't fi...
Read moreHappy New Year and a Tiny Sneak Peek
The sky at Boyce Thompson Arboretum outside of Phoenix, AZ. Taken December 2023. A sign of shapes to come? Well friends, this new year did not exactly start off with the bang I was expecting. Fir...
Read moreSneak Peek at Fall/Winter 2023
July and August are the months in which I’m busy dreaming up new designs to be unveiled in the fall. What begins as a sketch, and then a wax carving, slowly morphs into solid gold. You’ll have to ...
Read moreAlternative Wedding Rings by Talisman Fine Jewelry
Model Aleah Hyvonen wears the Rollo Band and Portal Ring on her ring fingers, as well as the Demeter Cigar Band on her pointer. Photo by Chiara Garland. Let’s be honest, not every woman (or man f...
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