There is no other gemstone that displays flashes of reds, blues, greens, and yellows in a singular source. That is why Opal has been...

Red carpet, lights flashing, and bright stars…no, this isn’t another Hollywood movie release, but a rare phenomena found in nature! Due...

When we think of Sapphires, we tend to think of exotic locations, but did you know Sapphires are mined in Montana too? There are rich...

The blue sapphire and diamond engagement ring first worn by Princess Diana, and now, Princess Kate, has become synonyms with the royal...

One of the biggest trends in engagement rings in the last 5 years is replacing the center diamond for a colored gemstone. I have seen a...

Did you know that Sapphire comes in every single color of the rainbow including black, brown, and gray? In fact, the gemstone we call...

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...

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

We are about a month away from my favorite time of year, fall! Fall is a popular time of year for weddings and proposals (think gorgeous,...

Did you know that August had a new birthstone update? For so long, the apple green color of Peridot and the stripes of Sardonxy have been...

Did you know that diamonds can be found in the United States?!! Crater of Diamonds State Park is located in western Arkansas, and it...

Have you ever wondered what a jewelry concierge is, and how it could benefit you? Well, you came to the right blog! I had worked in...

Let’s get one thing straight. A lab grown diamond IS a diamond. It is not another gemstone pretending to be a diamond, but it is an...

Happy birthday, America! Our country is now 247 years old, and she has the beautiful birthstone of Ruby. Ruby is an incredibly popular...

When we think of Pearls, the image of a round, white gemstone comes to mind, but did you know that Pearls come in various shapes and...

“A woman needs ropes and ropes of Pearls.” Coco Chanel Pearls have always been a symbol of luxury and elegance. They embody the joy of...

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...

Technically, Summer begins on June 21st, but I tend to begin my Summer the first day of June! Who else? We tend to be more active this...

When clients ask me if a piece of jewelry is real or not, they are usually asking to see if the metal and gemstones are natural and not...

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...