The business has grown steadily as has the quality of her materials. She now uses semi-precious gemstones and fine beads cut in India by artisans who have passed their stone cutting art down through the generations.
Peridot, chalcedony, topaz and iolite are just a few of the unique, colorful stones that she incorporates in her designs. The clasps she uses are very important to the design of her jewelry as well. They are organic in shape
and are often set with inlaid gemstones which bring a piece together.

Much of her inspiration for design comes from nature: the deep blues of the sky and the sea, the golden sun and sand, the freshest greens of spring and the richest auburns and ochres of autumn. She loves to mix textures and create a woven effect with different strands of beads and gems.

Sage admires the gems she uses and is always willing to educate her customers about the stones they are wearing. Recently, quite a few gemologists (people who are in tune with the powers that gems transfer) have
become interested in her work and wear it for its enhancing, restorative and healing qualities. These customers have discussed the qualities and taught
Sage a lot about the gems she works with.

Sage's formal education stems from painting and photography in art school. She is an alum of the School of Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Massachusetts College of Art and received her B.F.A. from Oregon State
University in 1997. Her studio work and love of art has given her a creative edge and the discipline she needs to pursue an inspiration until it has become a finished piece of jewelry.

It may seem odd to some that Sage's main selling occurs at farmers markets, but Sage loves the community, the casual and fun atmosphere and the direct contact she has with her customers. Whenever able, she looks to build long lasting relationships with her customers.