Cat and Kiln — Mountain Memories

You probably know that silver is used in both its pure form and as an alloy (sterling) in jewelry. You also know that it’s been used for centuries as currency, mainly in the form of coins. Recently, there have even been commercials featuring celebrities touting the investment opportunities of silver.What you may not know is that silver is soooo much more. In fact, it is the most versatile metal there is...and it quite possibly the most precious metal in the world. There are currently 118 elements known to science. Of those, 91 are metals, and of those, only 4 are...

It officially began September 9th this year. If you're from West Virginia, you know what squirrel season is. If not, I'll spare you the details since some may not be as fond of it as I am.        In recent years, squirrel season has taken on a whole new meaning for me. It's the beginning of my super BUSY season. I will spend the next 10 weeks   scrambling just like that crazy-stupid-busy squirrel gathering nuts for the long winter ahead.  You may be wondering what any of this has to do with jewelry. Well, there's preparation for...