London, England:

Met with world’s leading expert in jewelry ethics, taught design and jewelry to twenty seven women who are part of the “Marylebone Project”, and was the designer for the Landmark Hotel Sweet Notions Runway show.

Scottland, Ireland:

Sketched designs from inspiration of the anciant ruins and architecture of Scottland.

Venice and Milan, Italy - Zurich, Switzerland:

Two-toned beads from Milan, amber, gorgeous hand-crafted glass beads, pendants from Venice, extremely rare 1920's Bakelite, Swarovski crystal and Mediterranian coral from Zurich.

Shen Zhen and Hong Kong, China:

Carnelion, aquamarine, black fresh-water pearls, faceted smokey topaz, faceted peridot, coral, tourmaline, Swarovski crystal, bee's wax and quartz.

Lima, Peru:

Stone, shell, opals and chalcedony.
Thailand:

Rubies, sapphires, South Sea pearls, & shark teeth.

Hawaii:

Fresh water pearls, coral, azurite, shell, Tahitian black pearls, amethyst and 14k gold clasps.

Czech Republic, Prague:

Fine crystal

Cordoba, Argentina:

Rhodocrosite

Banff, Canada:

Ammolite

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico:

Amber, hematite and coral.

Costa Rica:

Pre-Columbian gold vermeil replica pendants from the famous museums of Central America.

Madrid and Andalucia, Spain:

Silver, pearls, and gold.

Cities across the United States:

Every kind of semi-precious/precious gemstone and metal.
Island of Caye Caulker, Belize:

Tortoise shell, coral and coconut beads.