About Karla B. Proud

Karla is originally from Fallbrook in North San Diego County California.....a small town known for its avocados and proximity to some amazing gem mining areas.   Karla was inspired by her Grandfather to get out into the country and collect interesting rocks, crystals and minerals. 

That early passion became a business in the early 1970's when she re-opened old gem tourmaline locations in the Pala Mining District along with her partner.  The success of the early mining ventures opened the door to world travel and exploration of other mining areas in Africa.

In the 1980's Karla moved to Honolulu, Hawaii and opened "The Rainbow Collection" retail fine jewelry stores and operated there for 25 years. In 2003 she met David and Sheila Chaffee who brought a gorgeous group of natural Dust Devil Mine Oregon Sunstones for her custom designs.  A jewelry collection was designed and promoted in Hawaii and Karla was hooked! 

The beautiful Oregon Susntone prompted a move to Bend, Oregon in the high desert about 3 hours drive from the mining area.  Today, Karla is deep into her newest endeavor, romancing the Oregon Sunstone.

Karla can be contacted at the Bend Oregon wholesale office : 541 383 7184