"After a traumatic cycling accident, a dear friend gave me a beautiful Blessed Mary medal to wear when I ride on the roads to train for my triathlons. I placed this special piece on some gemstone beads and wore it to bring me comfort and calm at all times. It brought me so much relief and renewed my confidence that I made a few bracelets for dear friends that were in need of some positive energy in their lives. Their enthusiasm and serenity was the inspiration to design a line of handmade, unique jewelry that merges the powers of vintage medals that people have prayed and relied upon with natural gemstone beads that have holistic meanings such as healing, forgiveness and calming."