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Topaz Really is Beautiful
Most people I know do not like their November birthstone, Topaz, and I can see their point. For years, department stores, selling poorly...
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Nov 22, 20242 min read


Wedding Jewelry Trends
Every bride is unique and has her own take on how she wants to appear on her wedding day. Most wedding dresses are classic, though, and...
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Nov 15, 20242 min read


Gold of a Different Color
As I watch the beautiful fall leaves turn colors and swirl in the wind, it got me thinking of the various colors of gold. Most of us...
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Nov 8, 20242 min read


Restyle and Recycle Your Jewelry
My client was going through her home to declutter and get rid things she was no longer using, which included things in her jewelry box....
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Nov 1, 20241 min read


A Scary Opal Story
Our last Ominous October blog post is a scary story, you may want to dim the lights. Once, there was this woman who bought herself….an...
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Oct 25, 20242 min read


Goth Jewelry by Queen Victoria
In today’s Ominous October blog series, let’s talk about the phenomena of mourning jewelry, or as I lovingly call it, goth jewelry....
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Oct 18, 20242 min read


When They Left
When most people think of mining in California, they tend to think about the famous gold rush in Northern California, but did you know...
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Oct 11, 20242 min read


Crystal Healing
Gemstones are amazing, natural wonders! Throughout history, gemstones have been used in jewelry, in magic spells (ancient Sumerians),...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read


Wedding Advice No One is Talking About
Many people plan their wedding day from months to years before it happens, and there is one piece advice that no one is talking about....
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Sep 27, 20242 min read


The Star is Sapphire
Red carpet, lights flashing, and bright stars…no, this isn’t another Hollywood movie release, but a rare phenomena found in nature! Due...
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Sep 20, 20242 min read


Have You Considered Sapphire
We have officially entered sapphire season AND proposal season, so I wanted to talk about an option to consider when proposing in 2024. ...
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Sep 13, 20242 min read


What to Do with Jewelry When Relationships End
We all know that not every relationship works out, and sometimes, our loved ones leave the earth too soon. In most of those instances,...
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Sep 6, 20242 min read


The Jewelry Horcruxes of Harry Potter
**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...
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Aug 30, 20242 min read


How to Get Vintage Jewelry
Vintage style jewelry is timeless in their style and in their meaning. They represent enduring love with a connection to the past and...
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Aug 23, 20242 min read


Which White Metal?
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...
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Aug 16, 20242 min read


What Happens to My Gold?
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...
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


Ring Timeline
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...
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Aug 2, 20242 min read


Summer Reads that Sparkle
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...
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Jul 26, 20242 min read


Lab Grown Diamond Clarification
Lab grown diamonds can be very exciting! They make a large, incredible diamond accessible to a larger portion of people, and thus,...
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Jul 19, 20242 min read


Hearst Castle Jewel Part 2
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...
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Jul 12, 20242 min read
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