Custom Moissanite Pendants 10 years ago, CZ was the dominant and really only diamond simulant that was available or used.  CZ was inexpensive and looked like diamond to most.  But, many claimed that CZ would fade or lose its sparkle after a few years.  We never saw it, but enough

Custom Graduation Ring We aren’t knocking Josten’s or Balfour. They offer a great selection of class rings. However, they do not offer everything that people might want.  Their selection of stones is limited.  And if you want a logo or emblem on the ring that they do not offer, you

Since WWII, diamonds have been traditionally used in engagement rings.  Before that, if a stone was used at all, they were generally colored gemstones.  Diamonds, on top of being very expensive, were not as widespread as they were later for various reasons.  These included a low number of diamond mines

Name Necklaces never really went away, but they are trending more than usual lately. There are numerous reasons to wear name necklaces and all of them are good.  While you can get name necklaces online, it only really works if you have a common name.  And you are severely limited

Not many people realize or think about the fact that the Earth’s interior is riddled with hundreds of species of colored gemstones.  And they are just randomly sprinkled around either.  They usually grow in stunning geological formations that can be quite large. Gemstones have been around since well before human

So…that piece of jewelry that was sparkly and shiny when you bought it is not dull and cloudy.  What is the best way to clean it?  Are all Jewelry Cleaners Safe? Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all answer.  It depends on what the metal is and any stones

The Pavé Diamond Ring has become an icon of the jewelry world.  Pavé Diamond rings come in numerous styles and can be used for multiple purposes.  But it is like saying you want a Coke, when you mean a soft drink. Everyone knows that it can mean lots of different

The world of colored gemstones is a fascinating one.  Going back thousands of years, gemstones have been used for various purposes since they were first discovered.  They were used for protection, demonstrations of power and wealth, and later, physical adornment. They have been attributed mystical properties since the beginning as

2 stone engagement rings, aka the Toi Et Moi Ring, have been around for awhile.  However, they are trending upwards lately.  The allure of having 2 center stones is hard to pass up.  And so is the symbolism behind the ring.  In this post, we will discuss the different Toi

There is nothing more sacred to a woman than her children.  Becoming a mother is an amazing experience that is hard for males to put in words.  Maybe even females too! But the experience of growing a life inside one’s body has to be celebrated.  One way we do this

Copper and Brass have both been used for jewelry for a long time. Their earthy and warm tones have made them some of the most popular metals in jewelry making.  Especially with handmade jewelry. They are both durable and affordable as well.  But, which is better in Copper Vs Brass? 

In the world of colored stones, only a few have the attraction that Tsavorite Garnet does.  Granted, there are only a handful of green gemstones.  However, after emerald, we would argue tsavorite as most desirable.  Its problem is that of marketing.  Nobody really knows that tsavorite is. When most people

20 years ago, there were few alternatives to a diamond engagement ring.  The idea that the center stone could be something other than a diamond had not yet taken hold.  Additionally, the only real stone that mimicked a natural diamond was CZ.  And CZ left some desiring a little more

Running from the early 1700’s until the 1950’s, there were six distinct types of Antique Jewelry.  While some of the eras overlapped each other, there is a generally accepted delineation of these 6 eras.  They were: Georgian (1700-1830) Victorian (1830-1900) Edwardian (1900-1915) Art Nouveau (1890-1910) Art Deco (1920-1945) Retro (1939-1950)

People usually think that diamonds are one of the rarest gemstones in the world.  They aren’t.  And it isn’t close.  Diamonds are actually one of the more abundant gems in the world.  It is just that a small percentage of them are desirable enough for jewelry.  There are many gems

There are numerous reasons why the 20’s were are considered a golden era of jewelry design. Design and jewelry technology took off during that period.  This allowed for pieces that were not possible before. And the 20’s were a wild time in and of themselves.  Consequently, the jewelry of the

There are a lot of diamond certification labs out there.  And luckily, there are far fewer than 10 years ago. Until then, there was a bunch of labs that systematically over graded stones.  It was a big scandal when the story broke.  As a result, a lot of these labs

Tourmaline is one of the most underused gemstones in jewelry.  Which is puzzling because it checks all the boxes you want a stone to check.  Tourmaline is durable.  It can be relatively inexpensive.  And it comes in almost as many colors as sapphire.  Which leads us to believe that the

On the field and off, Sports Jewelry is a great way to compliment your love of sport.  Unfortunately, this type of jewelry is an underserved market that doesn’t get enough attention. Almost everyone plays, has played, or is/was involved with sport in some way in their lives.  And sports don’t

When people hear the term “Simple Engagement Rings”, they usually think you just mean a Tiffany style solitaire setting.  That might have been true 20 years ago.  But we have come far from that. Now, CAD allows us to design almost any ring you want, so the bar has been

When it comes to colored gemstones, we have a lot of customers who want something different than the status quo and our response is almost always one of the Phenomenal Gemstones.  What are those?  They are a group of gems that display a visual phenomenon not seen in normal gems. 

Jewelry is made out of many different types of metal. Some are inexpensive, while some are very expensive.  Then, you have some that are easy to work with and those can be difficult to work with. Some are durable and some aren’t.  Yet, all have a time and place to

Wedding Ring Sets For Couples have typically never been very common.  Usually, the man gets a plain band while the woman gets something that fits with her engagement ring. But when it comes to celebrating your life as a team, why settle for the plan and ordinary?  Wedding rings can

What Jewelry To Wear With An Evening Gown does not always have a simple or straightforward answer.  It depends on a few things.  Mainly, are you a risk taker or do you like to conform to the norms. Either way, there are still guidelines to follow.  But as an artist