Studio 12 Design Blog

A diamond is a girl’s best friend…. unless it’s not!

by Sarah Muse
A diamond is a girl’s best friend…. unless it’s not!

Yes, in the year 2020 the international Diamond market is being flooded by ‘Lab Grown’ diamonds and ‘Simulant’ diamonds.

Is this a good thing?

Posted in creating memories, custom design, custom designed jewelry, diamond info, diamonds, future heirlooms, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, made in the south, made in virginia, modern heirloom, modern heirloom jewelry, muse, natural diamonds, Roanoke jeweler, studio 12 design blog, your personal jeweler

Always be Prepared

by Sarah Muse
Always be Prepared
. . January is notorious for new beginnings and fresh starts. We set high expectations in survivalist mode without a real plan for how to follo...
Posted in #hiddentreasuresunite, #timeforaredesign, accessories, Always be Prepared, bespoke, creating memories, creative lifestyle, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, everyday luxury, female entrepreneur, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, modern heirloom jewelry, Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection, studio 12 blog, studio 12 design blog, Survivalist

Golden Touch

by Sarah Muse
Golden Touch
His ‘golden touch’ and positive outlook on life are the pillars around which I’ve grown my business and life.
Posted in entrepreneur month, jewelry mentor, made in virginia, made with love, mentorship, modern heirloom, Roanoke jeweler, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

You're Invited

by Sarah Muse
You're Invited
Let's Go on a Journey Together.  I'm excited to present the debut of my Maker's Video with you. _ _ It's so much more than a client, jeweler...
Posted in #whatsinyourjewelrybox, accesories lover, bespoke, contemporary design, copper tile, creating memories, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, everyday luxury, female entrepreneur, future heirlooms, jewelry design, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, jewelry style, love va, made for you, made in roanoke, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, modern design, Roanoke jeweler, sentimental jewelry, southern style, virginia living, wardrobe essentials

August is Hot and so is it's Birthstone: Peridot

by Sarah Muse
August is Hot and so is it's Birthstone: Peridot
  Peridot is hailed by the Egyptians as the “gem of the sun” which is quite the appropriate time of year for this majestic birthstone. Peridot h...
Posted in #hiddentreasuresunite, #nolongerinabox, #whatsinyourjewelrybox, contemporary design, creating memories, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, everyday luxury, jewelry obsessed, jewelry trends, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse, muse virginia, must have, one-of-a-kind jewelry, peridot, peridot august, sentimental jewelry, southern style, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

Do you ever feel like you're going it alone?

by Sarah Muse
Do you ever feel like you're going it alone?
  Are you creating by yourself in your studio or office and doing all the tasks needed to run your business on a daily basis?    Many creative en...
Posted in artist retreat, collaboration, community, creative life, creative lifestyle, creative retreat, female entrepreneur, made in virginia, made with love, roanoke muse, studio 12 blog, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

Local Artist Spotlight in Curata Blog

by Sarah Muse
Local Artist Spotlight in Curata Blog
Once a month, the Curata Blog features local small business owners and artists who are using their creativity to make the people, homes and businesses of Roanoke beautiful.
Posted in #zenhammering, accesories lover, american craft, art for the home, art in roanoke, bespoke, contemporary design, copper tile, creating memories, creative life, creative lifestyle, custom design, custom designed jewelry, custom redesigned jewelry, design life, everyday luxury, future heirlooms, great gifts, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, Hand Crafted Copper Architectural Tiles, Handcrafted jewelry, handcrafted specialty tile, highpoint market, Interior design, jewelry designer, kitchen remodel, loft living, made for you, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, mompreneur, muse, muse virginia, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Roanoke designer, Roanoke jeweler, roanoke muse, studio 12 design blog, virginia living

Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection

by Sarah Muse
Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection
Do you wish you had secret armor you could put on to protect against the world? An amulet of power for those days when you aren’t as confident or feeling as beautiful as you want...
Posted in #wearitallthetime, accesories lover, Annual studio tour, art jewelry, capture a moment, contemporary design, creative life, custom designed jewelry, everyday luxury, exclusive, female entrepreneur, future heirlooms, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, jewelry design, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, jewelry porn, jewelry trends, love va, made for you, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse, muse virginia, must have, NEW jewelry collection, one-of-a-kind jewelry, organic design, pearl jewelry, roanoke artist, Roanoke designer, Roanoke jeweler, roanoke muse, southern style, statement jewelry, Sticks & Stones & Bones Jewelry Collection, studio 12 design blog, studio tour, virginia is for lovers, virginia living, wardrobe essentials

The Moment that Makes You Squeal!

by Sarah Muse
The Moment that Makes You Squeal!
Have you ever had a moment when you saw something so magnificent that it made you squeal?
Posted in accesories lover, bespoke, capture a moment, contemporary design, custom design, custom designed jewelry, everyday luxury, female entrepreneur, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, Lady Gaga, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, one-of-a-kind jewelry, Oscars Red Carpet, roanoke artist, Roanoke jeweler, studio 12 design blog, style inspiration, style junkie, style maker, Tiffany Diamond, wardrobe essentials

How Do You Choose Jewelry For Your Special Someone?

by Sarah Muse
How Do You Choose Jewelry For Your Special Someone?
Jewelry always makes for the perfect gift for our special someone. But are we choosing a piece of jewelry they will love and want to wear?

What’s in Your Jewelry Box?

by Sarah Muse
What’s in Your Jewelry Box?
Do you remember the last time you opened your Jewelry Box? What’s hiding in there?  Are hidden treasures nestled in there all alone, in the dar...
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What a beautiful time of year to Celebrate You!

by Sarah Muse
What a beautiful time of year to Celebrate You!
I met this amazing woman a few years back… She was a breath of fresh air. Wise. Funny. Creative. Enthusiastic about life. An instant friend.
Posted in creative life, custom designed jewelry, everyday luxury, great gifts, hadcrafted in Roanoke Virginia, Heath Hardage Lee, Hello Sunshine, jewelry designer, jewelry obsessed, jewelry trends, made in the south, made in virginia, made with love, muse virginia, must have, one-of-a-kind jewelry, sentimental jewelry, southern style, statement jewelry, studio 12 blog, studio 12 design blog, style inspiration, The League of Wives