by lisaannmaurer | Jun 1, 2024 | Journal
I received the following message a few weeks ago… “I’ve never bought more than Target costume jewelry, so I’m excited to look into getting such a special piece.” It made me think about when I received my first piece of fine jewelry — a solid gold bracelet, a gift from...
by lisaannmaurer | May 6, 2024 | Journal
Graduation season is quickly approaching. It’s an exciting time as long-awaited dreams are realized, all-nighter study sessions are behind, and students are launched into the unknowns of post-grad life. The unknowns of graduation were hidden to me. I was sure I’d go...
by lisaannmaurer | May 3, 2024 | Journal
May is Older Americans Month, and I’ve had the incredible privilege of capturing several older women’s stories to create rings. Most of these rings have been spurred on by family members who desire to honor their loved one and the impact they have made on so many...
by lisaannmaurer | Apr 18, 2024 | Journal
There’s nothing quite like the joy on your mom’s face when she unwraps a piece of jewelry. The way her eyes light up at the sight of a small box, the sharp intake of breath as she glimpses the gold for the first time, and her delighted squeal as she slips...
by lisaannmaurer | Feb 19, 2024 | Stories
Meet Jude, the inspiration behind the Sister Sister x Jude Maboné, Miss District of Columbia Collaboration Jude is a six-time heart attack survivor. As a student-athlete, she experienced her first attack during a six-mile run at only 16 years old. She then suffered...
