We have officially entered sapphire season AND proposal season, so I wanted to talk about an option to consider when proposing in 2024. ...

We all know that not every relationship works out, and sometimes, our loved ones leave the earth too soon. In most of those instances,...

**Harry Potter spoiler alert As you may have picked up, I love reading, and the Harry Potter series is one of my favorites. In fact, I am...

Vintage style jewelry is timeless in their style and in their meaning.  They represent enduring love with a connection to the past and...

I often get asked about the difference between platinum and white gold because they are both similar in color.  I could go on about the...

Have you ever wondered what happens to the gold you sell at a jewelry store? In order for a jeweler to recoup the money they paid you for...

One of the questions that comes up when I am working with a client on an engagement ring and wedding bands, is how long it will take to...

Summer and books go hand-in-hand for me! Well, books and every season go hand-in-hand for me, but I find that most people have a little...

Lab grown diamonds can be very exciting! They make a large, incredible diamond accessible to a larger portion of people, and thus,...

Earlier this month, I decided to visit Hearst Castle to get the scoop on the jewelry Marion Davies wore. I decided to take the Upstairs...

Happy birthday, America!  Our country is now 248 years old, and she has the beautiful birthstone of Ruby.  If you are an American...

Happy birthday, America!  Our country is now 248 years old, and she has the beautiful birthstone of Ruby.  If you are an American...

Moonstone has been an intriguing gemstone since it was first discovered! Hindu mythology says that moonstones are made of solid moon...

Wearing jewelry in the summer is different from your winter wardrobe. In the summer, we are wearing clothing and shoes that have wrists,...

One of my favorite places to visit on the Central Coast is Hearst Castle, built by media mogul, William Randolph Hearst! It overlooks the...

Many people are surprised to learn that alexandrite, along with pearl and moonstone, is the birthstone for June.  Those of you who know...

The summer and fall of 2024 is full of couples who want to engaged! While popular fashion trends change rather quickly, popular...

It can be overwhelming when you are an executor of an estate and have been given large amounts of jewelry to handle.  It can be equally...

This year in California, that old saying, April showers brings May flowers, is definitely true! When I think of flowers in jewelry, my...

Emeralds have been adored for thousands of years with kings, queens, emperors, and empresses wearing them. Cleopatra is the most famous...