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Our customers frequently ask, “How do I keep my jewelry clean?” Well, unfortunately, there’s no one answer (because much depends on the metals and gems of your particular piece as well as your average usage).

Gold has its own particular “rules” which were recently detailed in June’s InStyle magazine.

1. Create a mild cleaning solution with warm water and a few drops of liquid dishwashing soap.

2. Soak the piece for 15 minutes.

3. Gently scrub the piece with a soft-bristle toothbrush to reach every nook and cranny.

4. Rinse with warm water.

5. Blot dry with a soft cloth and let air dry.

We like the simplicity!

Oh…and don’t forget: keep your gold jewelry (as well as other types) away from chlorine bleach, which will discolor metals over time.

.87ct round brilliant cut, fancy intense pink
2.13ct radiant cut, vivid fancy yellow
1.30ct emerald cut, vivid fancy yellow

#1 = mined diamond, 1.73ct J, SI2
PureGrown 2.12ct H, SI2
PureGrown 2.16ct I, VS2

We love style expert Lindsay Albanese and have featured her on our blog several times in the past. She’s pumped about jewelry and offers up quick and easy advice that you can apply to your style today.

In this YouTube video, Lindsay talks with special guest, model and actress Molly Sims on how to layer jewelry, mix things up, and have fun with the jewelry you have.

Remember: take chances and don’t get stuck in the same, old jewelry-wearing rut.

Today, wear something in your jewelry box you haven’t worn in a long time!

9x7mm center stone

At the risk of full disclosure, our temperatures (in Scottsdale, Arizona) are usually pretty darn hot year-round. But that doesn’t mean we don’t still love the concept of summer jewelry. Summer jewelry gives the wearer the opportunity to take bolder chances (especially with color) and express a more relaxed side of her personality.

This summer 2016, one type of jewelry is certainly hot, hot, hot: tassels.

Here are a few examples to get you into the summer groove:

Sincerely Jules

Pinterest – 1000+ ideas about Tassel Jewelry

A Pair and a Spare

Etsy

Maybe you’ve dabbled in jewelry design. Or simply love jewelry and want to take it to the next level. But what does it take to become a professional jewelry designer? Well, as you guessed…it starts with education.

But first, what exactly is a jewelry designer?

According to Study.com:

Jewelry designers work with precious metals, diamonds, beads and gemstones to create wearable pieces of art. A jewelry designer may create one-of-a-kind pieces for high-end jewelers or an entire line for a mass-market fashion designer. They may also sell their jewelry themselves. Designers can create jewelry entirely by hand or they can begin the design process by using computer-aided design (CAD) software. As with many artists, jewelry designers are often freelance workers and must continually seek assignments or customers in a competitive market.

Now back to the education:

If you’re interested in a career in jewelry design, check out this list of the Top 10 Best Jewelry Design Schools in the US. And who knows, maybe someday we’ll work together!