Happy Stories From our customers

Black rhodium can be seen trending in jewelry publications this season and we’re certainly no stranger to its beautiful and practical beauty.

First of all, what is rhodium?

It’s a very rare member of the platinum family and one of the most expensive rare metals. While the price can fluctuate considerably, an ounce of rhodium can go for around $2,500 dollars (!)

Due to its extreme toughness, it can easily resist corrosion and scratches.

What are the benefits of black rhodium?

It’s highly reflective so its sultry silvery color makes a perfect plating material. It creates the perfect backdrop for gemstones to really “pop.”

Here are a few examples of black rhodium:

Black Rhodium Plated Sterling Silver 925 Nickel Free Engagement Wedding Ring Set.

Diamond Pyramid bangle in black rhodium–plated 18k gold; $20,000; Sutra, Houston;  sutrajewels.com, found on JCK.

Note how the gems really pop against the inky backdrop of black rhodium:

Diamond, sapphire, tsavorite, and onyx ring in black rhodium–plated 18k gold; $13,900; Lydia Courteille, Paris; lydiacourteille.com

A friend of mine got herself into a bit of beauty quandry. She wanted a “big change” in her life after moving across country so decided a short haircut would help define this new phase. Only one small problem: she can’t stand her new haircut.

“My face isn’t the right shape for a cut so short. It makes me look like a boy.” I didn’t think it looked that bad but I did make a suggestion that I knew would increase the femininity quotient: earrings, of course.

It’s not only that earrings add that certain feminine touch to a short do, but also helps balance a cut that doesn’t fit the face the way it should. (Earrings also draw attention away from the haircut!)

We often here our customers complain about organizing their jewelry. And we get it. Jewelry boxes (while often beautiful works of art) aren’t really the most practical way to store jewelry. If you’ve ever spent hours untangling necklaces, you know firsthand its limitations.

Luckily, there are tons of crafty and fun techniques that help you store your jewelry and accessories in a way that saves space and time. But more importantly, these methods are a fantastic way to display your jewelry so you can easily see the jewelry in your collection!

Don’t think you need any type of organizer. Go to that jewelry box (or drawer) of yours and start sorting. Undoubtedly you’ll find pieces that you love but haven’t worn in a while. Because you forgot about those pieces! Jewelry matters too much to get lost in a box or drawer, right?