Through my journey, the lotus flower has had special meaning. It was the symbol I used to direct my thinking. The lotus flower grows in muddy water to bloom with remarkable beauty. I recently began a collaboration with talented local artist, Niki Gaffrey, to design a lotus for my Chi Bella Jewelry line. Each lotus is hand-crafted out of clay and can be customized with the crystal of your choice. For example if you desire serenity, I would insert the Amazonite gemstone in the center of the lotus, providing a soothing effect on the wearer. This stone is known to help calm emotional and mental turmoil and alleviate stress and exhaustion, and provides the wearer a physical reminder to draw upon calm thoughts throughout the day. I'll be introducing this new design at a special event on March 24 at Fusion Spa.Salon at Grand Boulevard.