The stone's wide array of colors led ancient mystics to believe it could inspire artistic expression. Additionally, Some believe the stone helps alleviate stress, depression, and other mood disorders, and can be beneficial for those struggling with emotional balance or past trauma. And she's durable! According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), pink tourmaline is rated 7 to 7.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it durable enough for everyday wear in jewelry. 

how beautiful are these gems! All of the images you see are jewelry pieces made right here by us in Lovell, Maine. 

Feast your eyes on this threshold into fall on two of our newest additions, from artist Jeanne Ouellette! 

We've been carrying Jeanne's work for a few years now, and are delighted to see her dreamy local landscapes come in and go to their forever homes, but how about this awesome new night scene, "Night Cabin"?! We love the ethereal glow and the soft comforting light shining from the little cabin on the water. It reminds us of so many of the lovely camps in the summer night right here on Lake Kezar.

By contrast, we have a day scene by water, "Exiting the Narrows". Do you also feel like you're seeing this view from a serene kayak trip too?

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Jeanne Ouellette paints the world around her. Trained as a landscape architect, she has found herself at the intersection of the natural environment and design throughout her career. A skilled draftsman, she is focused on interpreting the landscape of Maine in oil paint. She takes particular inspiration from the mountains, rivers and seacoast. Her work reflects the village character of small towns, as well as the vitality of downtown neighborhoods.

Jeanne Ouellette graduated with a BA in Art from Colby College, Waterville, Maine and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Her studio is in Lovell, Maine.

It's no secret that one of our most loved, and most popular artists here at Harvest Gold is Kristen Dill; with her dreamy reflections on Maine lakeside summers with her own distinct flair. Dills work is characterized by the bold and bright colors of summer, and a textural element that gives each work life. Many of her works feature local gardens and flower arrangements, but they extend far further into lakeside scenes, fruit and insects, and depicting the magical New England summer life. 

We were proud to receive of several of her newest works this week, which can be seen on our website or here in the shop in person! So stop by and view, or grab one for yourself! 

Title: Great blue Lobelia, Limelight, and Hydrangea 

 Title: Moonlight through the Pines

Title: White Foxglove in the Garden 

Greetings from Harvest Gold Gallery! As the summer ends, September has brought some cloudy days, which make perfect lighting for dazzling silver! Our sterling silver jewelry is all excellent quality, safe for sensitive skin or piercings, and handmade with love by owners Lynda and Bill! We encourage you to look below to see the current highlights of our sterling silver collection... Everyone deserves a little bit of sparkle to accompany any outfit, at any occasion!

Sterling Silver Dog Pendant Necklace:

Sterling Silver Butterfly Cut Out Ring:

Sterling Silver Evergreen Couple with Moon and Star Pendant Necklace:

Sterling Silver Interlace Bracelet & Sterling Silver Dragonfly Cutout Ring:

Donna Marie Seim is an awarding winning author whose love of
children’s literature has always been her passion.

Donna is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a BSSW in
the field of Social Welfare. Donna also holds a MA in Special
Education from Lesley University.

We are proud to be carrying copies of four (4) of her books: The Magic Hat, Troll Forest, Charley,  and Cheeky and Charlemagne. Check them out on our website for more information! 

Donna lives in Denmark, Maine, and Newbury, Massachusetts, with
her husband, Martin, and her golden doodle, Charlie.
You can see all her work at www.donnaseim.com

Hello from Harvest Gold Gallery! Are you looking for a unique colorful ring? Well, we are delighted to introduce two new yellow-gold rings, both featuring bi-color gemstones!

Tourmaline was established within Maine in 1820, but didn't gain much recognition until the 19th century. It's eventual popularity was greatly due to the discovery of watermelon tourmaline! Watermelon tourmaline was first found in the Dunton Mine, in Newry, Maine, during the year of 1902. It's an entirely unique variety of tourmaline, that features not one, but two vibrant colors. The dazzling pink center of the gem is primarily produced by the presence of manganese, while the vivid green exterior is primarily produced by the presence of iron. Watermelon tourmaline is still beloved and admired, and frequently used in current jewelry designs. 

So, in the spirit of summertime sunshine and enjoying refreshing fruit at the beach, we bring to you: two fruit themed gemstone rings, made from Maine's very own watermelon tourmaline! 

Below, the Dragon Fruit ring is shown. This ring has a rectangle gem with a stunning green to pink gradient, and two round diamonds on either side:

Below, the Watermelon Slice ring is displayed. It has a kite shaped gemstone with a wonderful blend of pink and green color, as well as two diamond strips on either side:

Both rings are handmade with love, and shown in size 6 and 1/2, but may be changed if requested. We encourage you to add a pop of color and positivity to your life with either of these rings! 

Enjoy these photos from a recent client who had her grandmothers pearls (strung in a necklace) remade into a bracelet to match her style better. Now she gets to wear her heirloom in a way that still feels authentic to her own personal style!

Harvest Gold Gallery is honored to display Jean Swan Gordon paintings. She was born in 1922 and lived her early years in Old Lyme, CT where at only 14 years old she was studying under a local artist due to her talent. At first she only drew pen and pencil line drawings, many of them are figures of people. It wasn't until her later years that she started painting flowers, however they became an incredible success- both for Jean and anyone to behold them. Sadly Jean passed away in 2013, yet her spirit lives on in every brush stroke of every flower in her paintings.

This piece is one that is new to us, come and see how beautiful it is in person!

"As with people, no two are the same. They can move around like people, and there’s something challenging about that. That’s why I try to convey in my work the vigor, energy, and variety of flowers at various stages of growth and development.”
~ Jean Swan Gordon