by: Alexis Lynn Quets Precious metals have been used in jewelry for thousands of years, because of their luster, intrinsic value, and ease of working with. The three precious metals that have been around the longest and are still among the most popular are gold, silver, and platinum. Facts About Gold Of the three gold […]
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by: Audrie Ford An engagement ring is an all-important symbol of love and devotion. Choosing a proper ring, however, can come with serious anxiety. According to a Huffington Post article published in 2014, “ring shopping is the World Champion of Stressful Moments”. Thankfully, there are a few surprisingly simple things to consider while ring shopping
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For a cut that has as rich a history as it does a modern appreciation, you need not look further than the Marquise or Navette cut. This stunning cut has a shape that is extremely unique when compared against its counterparts, and looks stunning in stones that extend beyond a diamond. The Marquise cut is
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Are you considering buying an emerald cut wedding or engagement stone? We think that’s a wonderful choice! The Emerald cut has a lot to offer its owner in terms of affordability and durability – as such, we are not surprised that this beauty of a cut has earned its place as number 3 in the
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We’d like to take a moment to put the spotlight on goldsmith Kerstin Laibach and her ethical jewelry practices as well as the beautiful designs she creates without harming the environment. Kerstin’s Background in Jewelry Design Kerstin spent much of her younger years in a stunning area of Europe known for its handcrafted jewelry standards. She
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As fans of super cool, innovative, and uniquely beautiful jewelry and the artisans who make it, we wanted to take a moment to highlight an award-winning fine jewelry designer, social activist, feminist, and overall badass, who uses her unique and luxurious designs to tell the stories of powerful women of the past – Wendy Brandes. ABOUT/BACKGROUND
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By now you might know that when choosing a wedding band, the possibilities are endless. You may have already chose the material and style of your forever ring – but have you considered the finish? Whether you like the glitz and glam of a polished finish or the durability of a hammered one, we have
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Whether or not you know it, you’ve come across Feldspar hundreds of times in your life. Feldspar itself isn’t even a gemstone – it’s an alumina and silica inclusive mineral and holds the title of being the earth’s most abundant mineral! In fact, this mineral makes up approximately 60% of the rocks you see on
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Today we want to spotlight a company that we’d have our eye on for a while now, due to the beautiful rings they make using more non-traditional materials such as tungsten and titanium, but in a bold new style, and that is Thorsten Jewelry. Non-Traditional Materials, Unique Designs Everyone from brides and grooms-to-be to ring
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If you’re looking to add a unique touch to your wedding or engagement ring, you’ve probably already considered some sort of gemstone as an alternative to the commonly utilized diamonds. The possibilities that come with a gemstone addition are essentially endless and the decision could be a stressful one. Beryl is an astonishingly resilient mineral
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