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  • R.C. Rose Gold Oval Halo Engagement Ring

  • Chokers Throughout History

    Choker necklaces have been around a long, long time. From the French Revolution to the most recent Fashion Week in Paris. This BuzzFeed article covers the entire span with some amazing images. Check it out!

     

    1798: Political dress during the French Revolution.

    1798: Political dress during the French Revolution.

    During the French Revolution, women took to wearing red ribbons around their necks to pay homage to those who met their death at the guillotine. The ribbon could be worn around the neck, or another fashion came in the form of an X around the shoulders and back. (via)

    Source: blastmilk.com

    1860s: The uniform of prostitutes.

    1860s: The uniform of prostitutes.

    Manet’s famous painting, “Olympia,” (1863) depicted a prostitute wearing a black ribbon around her neck. During this era, a ribbon around the neck could mean a woman was a prostitute.

    1874: But ballerinas and fashionable ladies wore them too.

    1874: But ballerinas and fashionable ladies wore them too.

    Some of history’s most famous chokers can be found in Degas’ ballerina paintings, of which he did many in the 1870s and 1880s.

    Late 1800s: Royal trend

    Late 1800s: Royal trend

    Alexandra, Princess of Wales, reportedly wore thick rows of pearls and velvet to cover a scar on her neck which made her self-conscious. She was influential in expanding the trend. (via)

     Check out more choker necklaces throughout history.

  • D.L. Two Tone Double Halo Wedding Set

    This engagement ring features a white gold inner halo with white gold supports and accent diamonds in yellow gold bezels

  • M.K. Ballerina with a Cushion Cut Barely Pink Moissanite

  • A Little Gold with your Wardrobe?

    Does gold ever go out of vogue? Not according to this article. Gold dazzles in the  summer, comparable to to the sun in its glory and warms up a cold winter. Here are some accessories from a recent Elle article on the glory that is gold. If there’s a piece that tickles your fancy, we can recreate it for a fraction of the cost!

     

    Nicholas Liu Fine Jewelry Solid Charm Pendant, $600

     

    Ben-Amun Gold Metal Slider Necklace, $221

    BaubleBar Gold Knot Studs

     

    Susan Caplan Exclusive for Asos Vintage ’80s Sphere Studs, $12

     

    Ben-Amun Foiled Gold Circle Button Earrings, $145

     

     

    Sydney Evan Gold & Diamond Safety Pin Earrings, $660

  • The Difference Between a Gem’s Shape and Cut

    We’re big believers that the more you know about a gem before purchasing, the happier you’ll be in the long run. Today, the lesson? Knowing the difference between “shape” and “cut.”

    CUT

    The cut of a gemstone describes how an artisan angles the gem to best reflect light through the stone. A good cut gives a diamond its brilliance, which is that brightness that seems to come from the very heart of a diamond. The angles and finish of any gemstone determine its ability to handle light, which leads to brilliance.

    SHAPE

    The artisan will choose the ultimate shape which will best flatter this rough gem. The shape is basically the overall geometry or form of the diamond (round, square, etc.). The parts of the gemstone which reflect shape are the table and crown, for example in the round gemstone they are cut to produce a round shape when looking down from above.

    SUMMARY

    To summarize: The “cut” is actually the angle and shape of the facets. The various cut angles determine how the stone will reflect light. That’s what gives a gemstone it’s brilliance. The “shape” refers to the overall shape of the stone geometrically or as defined by the outline or surface. Hope this helps you distinguish cut vs shape.

    Source: eBay.com

    Below, an example of a shape chart:

  • Fleur-de-lis Stud Earring Winner!

    After our successful DIY (Dream it Yourself) Custom Design Contest, we’d like to proudly announce the winner of our stud earring giveaway, given to one lucky online voter.

    This year’s winner:

    Kirstin Kolstad

     

    Kirstin wins a pair of our exclusively designed fleur-de-lis earrings. We chose these earrings as the winning prize because they work with just about any outfit. Plus the fleur-de-lis is a powerful and ancient symbol often used to represent royalty.

    Kirstin, may you feel like a Queen when you wear them!

     

  • What Story Could You Tell with a Custom Design Ring?

    Today we announced the winner of our 4th annual DIY (Dream it Yourself) Jewelry contest. Read the story here.  Check out the video below, showcasing all of the elements in the ring, each representing a family member.

    And here’s Carla with her beautiful family:

     

    So why would you consider having a piece of custom design jewelry?

    • To mark an event in your life, like the birth of a baby
    • To remember a loved one by
    • To celebrate a passage in your life, like starting a new life in a new location
    • To treat yourself like the rock star that you are
    • To create a piece of jewelry instead of simply purchasing the same old, same old

    Custom design jewelry is about as individual as you. If you’ve never considered it, give us a call and we’ll show you how easy the process can be.

    What story could you tell with a piece of jewelry?

     

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