When I visited Germany, I went to the gems and jewels capital of Europe. My husband had just proposed to me and as an engagement gift, his family in Germany bought us an amethyst geode. They had a special device there for cracking the geodes open. We cracked it open to reveal the beautiful purple jewels within.

I was inspired to create this piece, Open Up, as a result of that experience. I added the element of the mirror since the thing we should always be opening up is ourselves. When you look into the amethyst mirror and see yourself, you can think of the gorgeous gems within.