Finding the jewelry you love is incredibly personal. Deciding how best to compliment individual outfits with the perfect piece of jewelry to accentuate your face, features, and fashions makes things even more complicated. While there might seem to be an almost unlimited amount of considerations and possibilities, we’d like to help cut through the “analysis […]
Moissanite or Diamond – Which is the right choice for your next jewelry design?
From our earliest nursery rhythms, we’re raised to compare a diamond’s shine to the stars’ twinkle. It’s ironic then that moissanite- a gemstone with many similar properties to diamond- has a real otherworldly origin. Moissanite, a gemstone made from silicon carbide, came to us from the stars. It crash-landed on earth with a fallen meteor, […]
Four Questions you MUST Ask Before Selecting a Pendant Chain
Australian artist Christine Porter once famously declared, “I don’t know much about art, but I know what I like.” When it comes to pendants, many jewelry connoisseurs–and even some jewelry designers– could say the same thing. The beauty of a stunning, impeccably crafted pendant speaks for itself. However, the finer details, like the choice of […]
Jewelry Setting and Gem Mounting Technique
“Jewelry Setting” and “gem mounting” could almost be synonyms for the same process. In reality, the two words are very different and introduce us to how gems are integrated into jewelry. Jewelry setting doesn’t refer to “setting” gems into jewelry. Instead, the term is a noun and references a piece of jewelry with an empty […]
Gold vs Gold Plated
Gold has been synonymous with elegance, authority, and opulence for thousands of years. When crafted by a skilled jeweler, it effortlessly lends prestige to any occasion and fashion. Of course, that opulence comes with a cost. Thankfully, options are available for those looking for prestige without the price. To maintain the look of gold jewelry […]
Silver Chain Jewelry Repair
Silver chains can make for some of the most stunning, timeless, and enchanting necklaces–not to mention some of the most beautiful bracelets. Unfortunately, as durable as silver can be, there is always the risk of chains breaking. Thankfully, however, repairing silver chains is often easier than you might think. Learn more about Silver Chain Jewelry […]
7 Tips for Choosing Sterling Silver Chains
Have you been looking for the perfect sterling silver chain? Here are seven great tips for choosing the sterling silver chains of your dreams. The first known pieces of silver jewelry date back to ancient Turkey, around the 4th millennium BC. Since then, there have been times when it has been the most prized metal […]
Sterling Silver vs Pure Silver
If you have an interest in designing silver jewelry, it is crucial to understand exactly which type of silver will best suit your needs. Today, we’re going to take a few minutes to explore the differences between pure silver and sterling silver. By learning more about the attributes of each grade of silver, you can […]
How to Repair Your Sterling Silver Jewelry
Is your sterling silver jewelry broken, and do you want to know how you can repair it? Learn more about jewelry repair here.
November Birthstone Jewelry
For many parts of the world, November is a time of changing leaves, warm drinks, and the transition into winter! The cozy warmth of this month is on full display in the orange hue of a Citrine crystal. What Is November’s Birthstone? Citrine is not the only birthstone for November! Topaz also shares the title […]