I'm a second generation American with family from Denmark and Norway.  The traditions of the homeland were always part of our life as we were raised in a parsonage in the midwest. There are so many influences in my work that I've made a separate section here to write about all the wonderful stones and techniques that I use from the homeland.
You will find detail descriptions of the gems unique to Scandinavia, some of the traditions, and unusual techniques.
Following the Gemstones and Lore section are images of jewelry that have the special stones of Scandinavia.