We charted a course through Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and along the way we met with many jewelry artisans with great cultural diversity; from an artist selling her amber creations in a street festival in Warsaw, to a vendor of tribal jewelry in a souk in Casablanca. More recent travels have brought us to sample the treasures of Asia as well.

Having always had a love and respect for other cultures, we return after each trip filled with great visions of sharing our discoveries, and we named the company "Origin" as a representation of all the places and cultures jewelry design has its roots - from where it originates.

Giving Back: We have always been socially conscious. Our vision of helping to create a better world has led us to donate to many local charities. This year we began a sponsorship of two toddler girls in the Philippines so that they will have greater opportunities for better nutrition, health services, and education. We can't wait to visit with Feuna-mae and Cathy at their homes in the Camotes Islands in the springtime.

Going Solar: In 2004, Origin put a photo-voltaic solar electric generating system on the roof of our office building, and now run our business on 100% clean, renewable energy.