Blogs: A Little More About My Journey

Women heavily adorned

Imperfectly Beautiful

Inspired by the strength, complexity, and resilience of women, my handmade jewelry is designed for anyone who connects with it—from young girls to women embracing their true selves. Influenced by...

Imperfectly Beautiful

Inspired by the strength, complexity, and resilience of women, my handmade jewelry is designed for anyone who connects with it—from young girls to women embracing their true selves. Influenced by...

Mariel thoughts about Trends

Jewelry Trends : Where Fashion Meets Expression

Exploring 2026 jewelry trends revealed a fascinating shift away from traditional luxury toward bolder, more expressive styles—from polished "elevated punk" hardware and mechanical moving pieces to asymmetric earrings and sustainable...

Jewelry Trends : Where Fashion Meets Expression

Exploring 2026 jewelry trends revealed a fascinating shift away from traditional luxury toward bolder, more expressive styles—from polished "elevated punk" hardware and mechanical moving pieces to asymmetric earrings and sustainable...

Necklace pendant with clear mist and cobalt blue sea glass

Fashion Jewelry vs. Artistry Jewelry

Reviewing my website categories with AI led to an interesting realization: while my creations come straight from the heart, they are currently labeled as fashion jewelry rather than artisan pieces....

Fashion Jewelry vs. Artistry Jewelry

Reviewing my website categories with AI led to an interesting realization: while my creations come straight from the heart, they are currently labeled as fashion jewelry rather than artisan pieces....

Ring in Mariel's hand made with turquoises

The timeless beauty of Turquoise

Turquoise holds a special place in my heart alongside sea glass and pearls, inspiring new jewelry designs with its unique shades ranging from soft sky blue to rich earth tones....

The timeless beauty of Turquoise

Turquoise holds a special place in my heart alongside sea glass and pearls, inspiring new jewelry designs with its unique shades ranging from soft sky blue to rich earth tones....

Photo of a ferry going to Port Aransas

Spending Time by the Sea

Growing up with early family trips to the shore created a lifelong attachment to the ocean's immense power, endless horizon, and awe-inspiring nature that always calls us back. That connection...

Spending Time by the Sea

Growing up with early family trips to the shore created a lifelong attachment to the ocean's immense power, endless horizon, and awe-inspiring nature that always calls us back. That connection...

Six images of some of the jewelry pieces

The Reality of Creating Images for My Jewelry

In online sales, photography serves as the silent salesperson, processing instantly before buyers read descriptions or check prices—making visuals especially crucial for detailed, emotional jewelry. While experimenting with AI tools...

The Reality of Creating Images for My Jewelry

In online sales, photography serves as the silent salesperson, processing instantly before buyers read descriptions or check prices—making visuals especially crucial for detailed, emotional jewelry. While experimenting with AI tools...