Congratulations on finding ILLUMINATING DESIGNS BY CONNIE and Welcome to My Artfire Store (By the way...Artfire is the Best Web Location for Artists and their Freedom to run their own store on the Internet)! My Jewelry is Very Unique and is Designed and Created with Natural Gemstones that have Spiritual and Metaphysical properties, that Reflect Light. Each piece has Blessings in store for it's Wearer! In Designing my jewelry creations, you can see my French and Indian Heritage! I Carefully Select Semi-Precious Stones, Beautiful Minerals, and Create Unique .925 Sterling Silver Settings, and Various Findings to create a look that is striking and timeless. The Best part is that you will not find anything in a store as unique, elegant, classy, and affordable as I can provide you through Artfire. About myself? Hmmm, I'm definitely a Survivor. I have survived almost everything imaginable and I'm simply too stubborn to give up on life. I'm a Christian (And I Give Thanks to the Greatest Designer Ever, God!), a Cancer Survivor, and a Child of Light (as you can tell, I'm attracted to anything that reflects light), I'm an Intuitive and Creative Soul, a Dreamer, a Romantic, and a TWI-Fan! My Mother was an Artist that encouraged me in Fine Art and Design by putting me through private art lessons that pointed me in the right direction. I later pursued a Fine Art Degree at Louisiana State University (go tigers!), where later it developed into a full blown Business Degree with a minor in Fine Arts. My Fine Arts classes encompassed many forms of art and their applications. I worked for Time Warner as a Photo Stylist for Leisure Arts in Little Rock, Arkansas and fine tuned my photography skills. I also hold a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management and Information Technology. God has a way of placing you where he wants you to be, and for me, all of my education and career paths have led me to be an Independent Jewelry Designer. I have my own business and also teach Jewelry Design Classes. I am a Certified Reiki Practitioner, and Each Creation is Charged with Positive Energy for it's New Owner! As each piece of jewelry signifies a special moment in time, to me and my clients, I am happy to create a Beautiful and Unique Creation for their Simple Indulgence or that Special Gift for that Special Someone at an affordable price. I try to always provide great customer service and I also donate a portion of my income to aid Pediatric Cancer Patients (as I have been there), the Haiti Earthquake Victims fund at the American Red Cross, and the Ron Paul 2012 Presidential Campaign. Thank You (Merci Beaucoup) and Big Hugs for visiting my store, and I hope you become one of my regular clients! Connie ;D See My Fav Encouraging YouTube Video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ype1xE0wzsg Email me anytime for Encouragement at: phoenixflight0920@hotmail.com