The Symbolism And Spiritual Meaning Of Cactus

Desert flora are one of the reasons I love living in Tucson. It turns out that these seemingly ordinary plants hide a wealth of symbolism and spiritual meaning. There are...

Making Jewelry from Cactus Skeleton

Lost wax casting is an ancient and intricate art form that has been used for centuries to create everything from stunning sculptures to intricate pieces of jewelry. While this method is...

Lila Clare Jewelry Blog

video: luna collection - moon-inspired jewelry

Here is my second Lila Clare Jewelry video! This video features the Luna Collection. Inspired by the moon in our night's sky with each of her lunar cycles, the jewelry also has...

Custom Bridal Jewelry by Lila Clare Jewelry

As a bride-to-be, you put so much time and energy into the process of planning a wedding. From booking a venue to drafting invitations, deciding on a photographer, flowers, catering,...

Video: My Pure Joy (Collection) - Nature Inspired Jewelry

I'm so thrilled to release my first Lila Clare Jewelry video! This video features the Joy Collection. I named it Joy because of the sheer joy I felt (and feel!) designing...

Practicing Presence with Eckhart Tolle

Do you ever feel as if you’re going nonstop, with each demand on your time as urgent as the next one? Maybe you feel like your day is spent putting...

The Meaning of Pink Amethyst

I’ve loved gemstones for as long as I can remember, and I’m not alone. Gems have long been revered for their beauty and uniqueness. They also boast metaphysical properties that...

Simple Everyday Style: Long & Layered Jewelry

Summer’s in full swing with a heat index that makes me hot just thinking about! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been experimenting with different ways to punch up...

Nature's Awakening

I find such comfort and resounding truth in this poetic simplicity. Perhaps the only amendment I’d make would be to add a corresponding line which mirrors the first, so as to say: ...

What Is Lost Wax Casting?

One of the questions I'm frequently asked is: "How do you make jewelry out of prickly pear cactus?" The process I use is lost wax casting. It’s a time-honored jewelry-making...

Amethyst: Its History & Significance

The history that belongs to one of today’s most sought-after semi-precious stones, amethyst, is rich with both fact and folklore. As one might expect from a stone that has been given its own calendar...

Reframing Resolutions In 2018

As we approach the two-week mark of 2018, many of us are assessing those resolutions we committed to, or at least considered committing to. Yet finding balance takes time, which is...

What Does Gifting Mean To You?

This time of year I usually start to feel busy, overwhelmed and worried about gift giving. I’m wrapping up a busy show season, and trying to find space to...

Claude Monet: A Master Of Nature-Inspired Art

“The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration.” - Claude Monet Is there anything more poignant, honest, and effortless than nature? Anything more simple yet enchanting?...

A Quick & Easy Guide to Gold-Plated, Gold-Filled, & Vermeil Jewelry

What is the difference between gold-plated, gold-filled, and vermeil jewelry? When it comes to jewelry, there are...

A Fall Affair: Introducing Lila Clare’s Newest Pieces

Fall is officially upon us! Call it my North Georgia upbringing - filled with days spent wandering through the forest, leaf kicking and collecting, and coming home to warm hugs...

10 Reasons Why Handmade is Hands Down the Best

When I created Lila Clare Jewelry, I was embracing a calling to get back in touch with nature, to work with my hands, to create, and to inspire. Over the...

Oh, marvelous nature!

Is there anything more profound, more awe-inspiring, or more humbling than nature? We each have a well of inspiration that we drink from to quench our curiosities and fuel our...