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...

In today’s Ominous October blog series, let’s talk about the phenomena of mourning jewelry, or as I lovingly call it, goth jewelry....

When most people think of mining in California, they tend to think about the famous gold rush in Northern California, but did you know...

Gemstones are amazing, natural wonders! Throughout history, gemstones have been used in jewelry, in magic spells (ancient Sumerians),...

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....

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

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,...