About the Name

The name of my company comes from a traditional English folk song called, “Of All the Birds”. It was a song I sang to my son Greg for years, among others, each night at bedtime. As a child, he never stopped asking for it, and I never stopped singing it.

About the Artist

I’m Hazel Brutsché and I’ve been creating original handcrafted jewelry for a dozen years. I am always amazed at the wealth of colors and textures in precious and semi-precious stones. I thoroughly enjoy hand-picking unusual and striking stones; things you don’t see every day.

My fascination with stones started in eighth grade earth science class. I began collecting rocks, then moved on to stone nugget necklaces, since they were affordable on a teenager’s budget. It was a great “Aha!” moment when I realized could wear my rock collection.

My love affair with vintage costume jewelry, having inherited a large collection, ultimately led me to start this business. I first learned to repair vintage costume jewelry to keep it in good repair while wearing it. Next came a series of classes and the trial-and-error creation of jewelry with the stones I loved for so long. Gifts for friends and family followed, along with the encouragement to do more and try new techniques.

Another lifelong love of mine is music. I come from a musical family and have been singing and playing guitar and dulcimer for years. I have a BA in music history, and I enjoyed a few of my fifteen minutes of fame in New York City when I performed in “The Soldier’s Fancy,” an all-women folk music band.

At the end of August 2007, after a long career in publishing, I made the decision to leave the corporate world and follow the dream of creating handcrafted jewelry. I now enjoy doing what I love, and work from a private studio in Falls Church, VA.

About the Company

It’s all about the stones: After I work up a design, the stones guide my decisions—they know what they want. That’s why the jewelry I create is either a limited edition or one-of-a-kind.

My jewelry is handcrafted of precious and semi-precious beads, as well as crystals, sterling silver, gold, pearls, glass, and various handmade treasures. My favorites are moonstones, red coral, spinel, jade, and all types of jasper. I search extensively to find unusual clasps and findings to create a style that is both contemporary and classic. Each piece is made to last, so handle your jewelry gently and you will have it to enjoy for years to come.

I'll design it for you—or help you with your design idea. If you’re looking for a gift, give someone you love custom-made jewelry and watch the bragging begin. Create jewelry to match outfits, or make pieces to complete a set. Click here to learn more about ordering jewelry.

Each piece is gift-wrapped, and includes a hand-written card identifying the stones and materials used. Gifts include a hand-written card indicating that the item was custom-made, and includes the recipient's name.

Black Is Green
(about the website)

Black backgrounds use considerably less energy than white or light backgrounds. A black background uses approximately 59 watts, while a white one uses about 74. It's just a small step in saving energy, but even small steps add up. Do you have feedback on the black website? Contact me. I welcome your comments.