The Darien Times, Thursday, September 12, 2002

Local jewelry designer to shine at Saks benefit
"...Her jewelry designs, made up of transparents stones suchas aquamarines, amethysts, citrine, and morganite, symbolize the tranquility Fitzpatrick finds in nature. Her jewelry consists primarily of necklaces and bracelets, all made of semi-precious natural stones. Most are strung with silver, but can be specially ordered in gold. She has several set designs, but creates most of the designs individually. Custom designs are also available..."

The Darien News Review September 19, 2002

A Bejeweled Blue Sky for Brest Cancer Research by Stacey M. Campbell
"...With a deep breath and novel outlook, a blue sky is born each morning in the soulful mind of Tokeneke Trail resident Laura Bellamy Fitzpatrick, whose triumphant battle over breast cancer has led her to an inspiring quest of a spirited nature. From her lifeline to her neckline, Laura's vibrant jewelry pieces - like talismans of her own transcendence from the deadly disease - are strung by her passionate force to help fund a cure..."

The Advocate, Tuesday, October 22, 2002

Soothing Stones by Beth Cooney
"...When Fitzpatrick was receiving chemotherapy and radiation, the mother of three would bring along a piece of pale blue aquamarine and rub it through her fingers. "I don't know exactly why they made me feel good, but they did," she says of the stones' soothing effects...Friends offered her all kinds of theories on the stone's possible therapeutic effects. They were homeopaths who told her the small, smooth rocks gave off healing energy. And other healers who told her that a water stone, such aquamarine, was probably a natural source of comfort..."

The Dallas Morning News, Sunday, December 1, 2002

Jeweler's Creations Help Fight Breast Cancer by Beth Cooney
"...Ms. Fitzpatrick says her business is a creative way for her to repay the people who supported her during her own treatment. "This is for my doctors, the sister [Susan Harris of Greenwich] who made sure my boys never missed a hockey practice or a sailing lesson, my sons, my daughter, my husband, my wonderful neighbors," she says. "I may never be able to give millions of dollars away, but this is my way of doing something..."