One of my favorite things to do is create sentimental pieces that tell a story. For me personally, jewelry is not as much vanity as it is fond reminders of special people, vacations, or general memories. Some pieces are considered rare and collectable, and I suppose the romance behind that is not lost on me. […]
Continue ReadingHow is this gem or jewelry related? Well, my daughter is one of my most precious gems and is genetically impacted by this condition of the POGZ gene mutation, known as White Sutton Syndrome (WSS). It has been an absolute honor to be able to sit on the Board of Directors for this organization! As […]
Continue ReadingPermanent jewelry is a trend of soldering chains onto the body, not to be removed. I’m sure there’s a symbolic appeal for permanency for the sentiment. People get tattoos for similar reasons. Logically, it makes no sense to me. Chains still snag or break; wear down or dull over time. Why not just get a […]
Continue Reading…This title may be a given, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked about metaphysical properties of gemstones. I honestly don’t know. Gemology is the scientific study of rarer, valuable, and durable/wearable crystals. I deal with mostly faceted material for jewelry. This involves the use of lab tools to help identify […]
Continue ReadingWhy do luxury brands such as Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co, Bvgari, Cartier, and others charge so much more than comparable fine jewelry elsewhere? As assumed, you aren’t just purchasing a designer piece, you’re also purchasing what’s behind the name as representation. It is usually the luxury designers who set out inspiration for […]
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