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March Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a stunning gemstone that has been prized for its breathtaking blue-green color and historical significance for centuries....
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A Concise History of Jewelry
Having evolved from crude pieces made from shells and bone to extravagant works of craftsmanship and art, jewelry has held great...
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What are Demantoid Garnets?
Demantoid garnets are gems that were discovered in 1868 in Russia's Ural Mountains. The Russian miners began comparing these green...
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An Interesting Trend: Women Buying Their Own Engagement Rings.
An interesting consumer trend has been developing in the jewelry industry over the past handful of years, as data published by the De...
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Earrings Before and After
I thought I'd share with you one of my favorite projects I recently finished. A unique one-of-a-kind pair of earrings were custom made...
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February’s Birthstone: Amethyst
Link to shop these amethyst earrings. A Passion for Purple Known for its striking purple-violet color, amethyst is one of the most...
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Silver and Gold Jewelry. How Jewelers Get That Two-Tone Look.
The trend for the two-tone look has become popular and jewelers utilize many techniques to achieve this look. Keep reading for a quick...
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Promise Rings
Representing love and commitment the promise ring has become increasingly popular in today’s culture. Promise Ring Meaning The exact...
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7 Interesting Facts About Garnets
When I say garnet, do you see red? Probably. But below, I'll give you 7 facts about garnet you may not have known. 1. Garnets are a...
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Instagram Round Up
Best of 2020 Today on the blog I’m sharing my favorite Instagram images from 2020. I included a few of my favorite custom pieces and...
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Pearls, Plaid and Polka Dots!
I couldn't resist styling my new hoop and pearl earrings with some fun pattern mixing today. There's a timeless beauty to pearls, which...
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Hoop Hoop Hurray
On my website I have a growing collection of hoop earrings and recently added this pair of minimalist hoops with hanging calla lilies....
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A Perfect Pear
Pears are one of the world's oldest cultivated fruits. They belong to the rosaceous family, being a close "cousin" of the apple. The...
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Ten Interesting Facts About Turquoise!
1. It is the traditional birthstone for December and the gemstone for the 11th anniversary. 2. Turquoise is among the first gems to be...
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Vanity Refresh
This weekend I got the urge to refresh my vanity décor. I decluttered and purchased some simple elements and of course added my favorite...
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November Birthstone: Citrine
Citrine is a semiprecious gemstone variety of quartz that ranges from pale yellow to brownish orange in color. The name is derived from...
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July Birthstone: Ruby!
Rubies– A Quick Overview of One of the Five Cardinal Gemstones Celebrated around the world for their natural beauty and unmistakable red...
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June's Birthstone: Pearls
One of the most common gemstones used in jewelry is the pearl. There's a timeless beauty to them, which is why people refer to them as...
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Inspiration: Migration Swirls
Last October, I visited the Navajo Nation region of the great Southwest. One of the highlights of the trip was going to Monument Valley...
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Hand-fabricated jewelry?
What do I mean when I describe my process as hand-fabricating jewelry? Below I will explain how I make my jewelry and describe the...
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