Some jewelry you admire from afar… and some pieces speak to you so deeply that you know one day you’ll finally bring them into your life. For the longest time I’ve quietly admired the work of Cindy, the gifted artist behind Stranded Jewels. Her pieces always felt different to me — not just jewelry, but beautiful works of art. There is something about the way she brings gemstones together that feels intentional, almost like painting with color and energy. You can truly feel the soul in her designs. I finally decided to treat myself to two of her gorgeous necklaces, something I had been wanting to do for so long, and when the package arrived it was even more special than I imagined. Every detail of the wrapping was so beautiful and thoughtful… it felt like opening something precious. The necklace I’m wearing here features smooth Afghanite beads with delicate 18k gold accents and a rose-cut lapis lazuli pendant backed in gold. The blue is absolutely breathtaking — deep, celestial, and ...