It often happens that jewelry waits for the right person at the right time, defining the meaning of ‘bespoke’. A man came in for a gift for his wife in honor of their 40th Anniversary. What we found for him was matching pair of Copper & Sterling Navajo cuff bracelets. He asked the meaning of […]
Santa Fe Trail Jewelry
Ocean Whispers
This elegant, ocean-inspired bracelet pairs a twisted sterling silver cuff with an artful arrangement of Trollbeads. Swirls of seafoam, indigo, and sky blue glass beads shimmer between textured silver spacers, evoking the play of light on water. Each bead is thoughtfully selected to mirror the rhythms of the sea, making this piece a graceful tribute […]
Blue Opal Wood Ring by Patti Kawakami
Look at this gorgeous material! Blue opal wood is rare, beautiful, and each piece is a natural work of art—making it especially desirable for one-of-a-kind jewelry. It forms when silica-rich water replaces the organic material in ancient wood, fossilizing over MILLIONS of years. In some rare cases, that silica becomes opal, and even more rarely, […]
Trollbeads idea for Autumn.
Here is a simple design idea for creating your own Trollbeads Fantasy necklace. Such simple elegance for autumn. Wear it long or short. A Trollbeads Fantasy Pearl Necklace with Golden Swirl Bead, Pause Bead and Sunstone Round. Each Trollbead comes with a story. Every story has a bead. Golden Swirl Bead – Limited Edition – […]
Starborn Trunk Show!
Saturday, December 14th, is the perfect day to get out and hunt for the perfect holiday gifts! One collection stands out from the crowd……Starborn Creations, jewelry that spans all ages and all styles. Here for one day only, shop their vast collection, only at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry in Monument, Colorado. 719-481-0250
Trollbeads Neck Bangle design ideas are limitless.
We just love the versatility of the sterling Neck Bangle from Trollbeads. Whether you like simple elegance or a fuller design, your creativity is endless. Beads use here are Lotus, Stardust Stripe, Rose Spacer, Hydrangea Gold, Rose Quartz round, Budding Pearl Spacer, Berries Gold.
African Pride – The Trollbeads story of Malawi
One of the things I love about my business is the inspiration I receive and the inspiration I share with my artists and customers. I bask somewhere in the middle of both. Today I created a bracelet from my Malawi Trollbeads that I will call African Pride after the World Tour bead with that name. […]
August Art Hop is Thursday the 17th! Come view the wonderful paintings by Nancy Nuttelman.
I have been honored to carry Nancy’s paintings for many years here at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry. Her pieces lend themselves to the decor and ambience of this Southwest inspired store. Nancy will be showing a variety of styles including landscapes, flowers and abstracts. Please come by and meet her at this lively event in […]
400 year old Carnelian beads are a treasure from the ancient past.
Few designers work with trade beads and ancient artifacts like Richard Lindsay does. He sold me this necklace of 400 year old Carnelian beads several years ago. They were so beautiful and I was able to restring the beads to create two necklaces. I added my own twist to the design. I have included in my necklaces for sale a similar […]
A look inside Santa Fe Trail Jewelry
Come in and see what’s new! I have new earrings from Illustrated Light, VitaJuwels for gemwater infusion, new designs of my own and best of all, a fresh look to the store thanks to the help of Sherri.
The Art of Layering at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry
I love to wear layered necklaces. It is not for everyone, not for the faint of heart. I’ll never forget a customer telling me I needed to ‘ditch’ a necklace ( I was wearing three at once ). I guess I spent too much time hunting for treasures in New Mexico. The Santa Domingo and […]
End of summer blooms at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry
I love flowers and 3 years ago I inherited ( along with Lacey, my Aussie ) two Hibiscus trees from my dear friend Jeni. Today there are 5 blooms on the monster red and 2 blooms on the orange hibiscus. It’s a good day.
Bonnie Mattox, Colorado Artist, is represented in Monument at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry.
Bonnie’s talent is rich with color and textures. Learning under one of our favorite artists, Darlene Armstrong, Bonnie has developed her own unique and organic style, fitting well with the offerings here at Santa Fe Trail Jewelry. Come in and see her beautiful designs including rings, pendants and earrings. This ring has sold!
Rhodochrosite Ring handcrafted by Darlene Armstrong
Darlene Armstrong has brought in a beautiful array of jewelry designs to Santa Fe Trail Jewelry. This ring is hand crafted with gemmy Rhodochrosite. Colorado officially named rhodochrosite as its state mineral in 2002. Large specimens have been found in the Sweet Home Mine near Alma, Colorado.
Mother’s Day is on its way! Give her a Rose from Trollbeads.
Coming soon is that time of year where we celebrate our mothers. Even though we should always appreciate them, Mother’s Day is extra special whether the gift is a card or just flowers. Trollbeads has created an extraordinary bead just for that purpose….The Mother’s Rose, a Limited Edition Glass Trollbead. I have a limited amount […]
Santa Fe Trail Jewelry has a new mascot!
Meet Sully, a newly adopted puppy. Being a blend of three of the smartest dogs on our planet (Border Collie, Aussie and Heeler), at ten weeks old he already has learned to sit, knows NO, and will lay down and wait for his dinner. He is so young, he will be with me as much […]