Calliope Creations Handcrafts Gemstone Charms Specifically for Women
Natasha Suter — August 12, 2010 — Fashion
References: artfire
Marianne Hopkins of Calliope Creations has been designing jewelry, beading and making small sculptures with natural materials for over 15 years. Her work has been sold at the Tucson Museum of Art, as well as placed in galleries in California and Arizona. Many of her pieces are in private collections across the country.
One of her creations is the light gray 'Women’s Health Medicine Rock,' which is embellished with soft, downy white duck feathers and gems with a band of light green cording crossed with pale yellow. The gemstones selected are those which have been used through the ages to promote women’s health, especially in the area of fertility, pregnancy and childbirth. Calliope Creations' rocks can be used and appreciated by any woman and they make a loving and thoughtful gift.
The designer behind Calliope Creations resides in Tucson, Arizona and when she's not working on various creative projects, you can find this artisan training and showing her Shetland Sheepdogs in competitions.
One of her creations is the light gray 'Women’s Health Medicine Rock,' which is embellished with soft, downy white duck feathers and gems with a band of light green cording crossed with pale yellow. The gemstones selected are those which have been used through the ages to promote women’s health, especially in the area of fertility, pregnancy and childbirth. Calliope Creations' rocks can be used and appreciated by any woman and they make a loving and thoughtful gift.
The designer behind Calliope Creations resides in Tucson, Arizona and when she's not working on various creative projects, you can find this artisan training and showing her Shetland Sheepdogs in competitions.
Trend Themes
1. Gemstone Charms for Women's Health - Opportunity for creating gemstone charms that promote women's health and wellness, specifically in areas of fertility, pregnancy, and childbirth.
2. Handcrafted Jewelry with Natural Materials - Disruptive innovation potential in the handcrafted jewelry industry by using natural materials and unique designs to create one-of-a-kind pieces.
3. Personalized and Thoughtful Gifts - Opportunity to offer personalized and thoughtful gifts, such as Calliope Creations' rocks, that can be appreciated by any woman.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Incorporating unique gemstone charms and natural materials in the jewelry industry opens up possibilities for innovative and expressive pieces.
2. Wellness and Health - The wellness and health industry can embrace the trend of gemstone charms and promote women's health through alternative therapies and healing practices.
3. Gifts and Souvenirs - The gift and souvenir industry can tap into the personalization and thoughtfulness trend of handmade items like Calliope Creations' rocks.
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