A Pirate's Paradise

Who: Valerie Fairchild
What: Contemporary Art Jewelry
Where: Santa Fe, NM
Web: http://www.fairchildjewelers.com/index.php
Why: In my humble opinion visiting Santa Fe without stopping at Fairchild & Co. Gallery is like vacationing in Tahiti without hitting the beach...I just couldn't do it! Valerie and her staff create the most lusciously indulgent gold jewels with some of my favorite collector-worthy gems...Paraiba Tourmaline, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Rainbow Moonstone, carved Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian and Aquamarine, Lightning Ridge Opal...it's a gem-lover's paradise!
Designs range from fit-for-royalty Ancient Egyptian to techno-cool bi-metal Bamboo so everyone can find a favorite. Or a few favorites. Or a treasure chest full of brilliant pirate-worthy booty as the case may be. ;)