Continuing this week's occasional theme of emerging designers' jewelry of the spirit is, well, Jewelry of the Spirit, created by Liz Alpert. 

Besides depicting her designs, Liz's web site tells the intriguing story of how breaking her back in ski accident led her to find healing power in natural beauty.  Follow the links to learn more about the larger movements of which Liz is a part--including the Reconnection, a healing movement out of Hollywood that has made Liz its official jewelry designer.

SMALL WORLD EXTRA:

Liz Alpert is the niece of Richard Alpert, more popularly known as Ram Dass.