Sometimes it feels like baguette diamonds are always the bridesmaid. It’s true that more often than not, they play a supporting role to a center diamond. They’re often used for side stones, halos, and eternity rings and are rarely featured as center stones, but who are we to judge when they play their role so […]

Birthstones strike the perfect balance between personalization, sentimentality, and bling—which makes them the ideal gift for a mom! Wearing her children’s birthstones around her neck is a lovely way for a mom to feel connected to her kids while at the same time showing off some extra sparkle. Whether it’s Mother’s Day, her birthday, or

Jewelry is a classic gift for a mom for Mother’s Day, her birthday, or the holidays. It’s beautiful, special, and sentimental. In my opinion, one of the best ways to make jewelry as personal as possible is to customize it. In fact, one of the first pieces of jewelry I ever made was a custom

If you’re in the market for a unique, affordable engagement ring, but don’t want to be limited to only one or two choices, pear-shaped moissanite is the perfect stone for you! The pear cut is an unconventional shape, but it’s still popular enough that you won’t be limited in your options. There are a ton

If you’re looking for ideas for a romantic, affordable engagement ring, look no further! Cushion-cut moissanite is nearly as romantic as it gets. It’s a timeless, sparkly cut that looks great in so many different settings! The soft angles and brilliance of the cushion cut make it so elegant, and you can’t beat moissanite for

I’ve been making jewelry for many years now, and if I’ve learned anything it’s that the most important thing to keep in mind when picking out jewelry is to find something that speaks to you. That means if you’ve got your heart set on a four-carat ring, but don’t have the budget for a diamond,

I must say, as a relatively well-liked (at least I hope so!) woman in her thirties, I’ve been to my fair share of weddings. I’ve also been designing and crafting jewelry for quite some time, though when I rack my brain, I can’t say with any certainty that I’ve ever seen a five carat ring

As an artist and jewelry designer, I have often looked to 70s jewelry trends for inspiration, especially in the popular nature-inspired designs and use of organic materials. Jewelry in the 70s celebrated originality and identity and was influenced by a merging of several different cultural movements. In this guide, I’ll walk you through some of

Orange gemstones might not be the most popular or common for jewelry, but I still remember the pair of citrine drop earrings that made me fall in love with jewelry design. They were on display at a little shop where I used to buy my jewelry-making supplies. I never purchased them, and here I am

The combination of a fascinator headband and veil, especially a short birdcage or bandeau veil, is one of my all-time favorite bridal looks. As an artist and jewelry designer, I’m obsessed with any type of embellishment, and I just love how a fascinator can be made as bold or understated as you want. Below I’ll