I have been a designer and craftsman as a jeweler for 40 years creating all my own designs. I am also an owner of an opal mine in southern Arizona, and cut all the stones from this mine to use in my jewelry. Arizona Blue is a unique gemstone not seen anywhere else. Grand Canyon North Rim and Bryce Canyon National Park currently offer our Arizona opal in their giftshops. I began my career in the east coast and did benchwork for 27 business in New York and New Jersey. I created all the jewelry for "Manuel," Clothing Designer For The Stars, for the New York Fashion Week in 2007. I currently own and operate Sunrise Jewelers and Trading Company in the artist colony of Tubac, Az.