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Stories You Can Wear: A New ALS Collaboration f...
Back in 2019, not long before I lost my dad to ALS, I collaborated with a small business called Wells Cooperative to create a necklace that represented our father daughter...
Stories You Can Wear: A New ALS Collaboration f...
Back in 2019, not long before I lost my dad to ALS, I collaborated with a small business called Wells Cooperative to create a necklace that represented our father daughter...

Jewelry Trends to Fall in Love with in 2025
Jewelry Trends to Fall in Love with in 2025What’s hot, what’s timeless, and what you’ll find in my shop! If you’re like me, you probably love jewelry that tells a...
Jewelry Trends to Fall in Love with in 2025
Jewelry Trends to Fall in Love with in 2025What’s hot, what’s timeless, and what you’ll find in my shop! If you’re like me, you probably love jewelry that tells a...

All About Turquoise: History, Beauty, and Uniqu...
At Palettes and Petals, I'm all about gemstones that have a story to tell, and turquoise is one of those stones that has captivated me for a very long time. My...
All About Turquoise: History, Beauty, and Uniqu...
At Palettes and Petals, I'm all about gemstones that have a story to tell, and turquoise is one of those stones that has captivated me for a very long time. My...

Funky and Chunky Gemstone Necklace Collection: ...
If you've been following along for awhile, you know that my journey in to making jewelry didn't start recently. It actually started in junior high when I got in to...
Funky and Chunky Gemstone Necklace Collection: ...
If you've been following along for awhile, you know that my journey in to making jewelry didn't start recently. It actually started in junior high when I got in to...

Why I don't Sell on Etsy: Pros and Cons
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Castro | Handmade Jewelry & Homewares (@palettes.and.petals) When people find out that I make and sell earrings,...
Why I don't Sell on Etsy: Pros and Cons
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Selena Castro | Handmade Jewelry & Homewares (@palettes.and.petals) When people find out that I make and sell earrings,...

NoIssue: Sustainable Packaging
I recently have the amazing opportunity to be featured in a NOISSUE Creatives Article with my best friend and branding designer Hey Hannah.‘… It was so special to get...
NoIssue: Sustainable Packaging
I recently have the amazing opportunity to be featured in a NOISSUE Creatives Article with my best friend and branding designer Hey Hannah.‘… It was so special to get...