Welcome

Sometimes, we can't see the forest for the trees.  Jewelry purchases should not be confusing or frustrating.  When considering the purchase of fine jewelry, meaningful dialogue is essential for both the buyer and seller. Let's agree to ask questions and receive timely responses.  E-mail is a wonderful way to communicate with one another and can be written, sent and responded to at any time of day.  Because nature has produced so many species and varieties of gems, it would be impossible to exhibit them on one website.  I have provided my sources for gems and sterling silver below as links for your pleasure.  While all of the earrings shown on my site are available for purchase, those earrings containing jaspers, agates, or dinosaur bone will vary in color demonstrably from stone to stone.   Please contact me for more information regarding these wonderful one of a kind gems.  Here are a few 

snap shots of recent work.

Gem Sources

I have presented a few examples of  richly elegant yet affordable gems that I enjoy working with and others love to wear.  The translucent gems that are exhibited on this site:  Almandine Garnet, Amethyst, and Citrine are readily available.  The price/carat for Peridot, Blue Topaz, and Citrine continues to rise due to availability and popularity.  Because the prices of commodities and precious gems fluctuate daily, the wholesale prices of sterling silver and gems fluctuate as well.  

Most of the jaspers, dinosaur bone, and agates used for Tubes & Talismans are obtained from the Heart of Stone Studio in Arizona.  They are truly one of a kind artifacts.  The subtle and fabulously dynamic matrix of colors vary stone to stone.  Jaspers are usually opaque, while agates often contain translucent bands.  Jaspers often reflect the terrain in which they are found.  Gem cutters are challenged to find material that will yield stones similar enough to be considered matched pairs.  Natural cabochon and lab-grown gems used for Bijou Baubles and Jem Mosaics are purchased from Rio Grande in New Mexico, and Joseph P. Stachura in Massachusetts:

My Promise To You

All of my work is unconditionally guaranteed and I have gone to great lengths to adequately photograph and present my product in a professional and pleasing way.  All shipping and Insurance is included in the purchase price of any pair of Bijou Baubles.com earrings.  I am here to answer any questions you may have.  I look forward to working with you!

 Michael@bijoubaubles.com    719.502.1427   bijoubaubles.com, P.O. 441, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829