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 …
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 …
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 …
Champagne pearls are the ultimate wedding pearl. Even the name is celebratory! The champagne color is softer and more romantic than pure white pearls and can be worn with so many different styles and colors of wedding dresses. Champagne pearl earrings are a great choice for any day, but especially for your big day. Whether …
Decades before I started making jewelry, I had a pearl necklace when I was young. It was a simple strand of tiny white pearls that I would wear for special occasions (or when I was playing dress-up.) I would always try to borrow a pair of my mom’s pearl earrings to go with it. They …
If you’re looking for jewelry that is sweet, playful, and even a little calming, you may be looking for pink moissanite jewelry. I find pink to be such a soothing color. Maybe it’s because I’m a millennial. Or perhaps it’s associated with happy childhood memories. In the past, studies performed on the comforting abilities of …
Confession time: I hated my birthstone when I was a kid. My friends and I would go to the mall and they would all walk out of Claire’s with colorful, sparkly rings in gumdrop shades and I’d be stuck with clear — boring, inconspicuous clear! Clear is not a bold enough color for a passionate, …
Moissanite is a gemstone that is quickly becoming one of the most popular diamond alternatives, especially for engagement jewelry. If there’s one thing I’ve noticed in my years making jewelry, however, it’s that jewelry is extremely personal. What’s right for some people may not be right for others. While many people still view it as …
The average person spends around $1,000 on a wedding band and upwards of $5,000 on an engagement ring, but there’s no rule that says you have to! I love jewelry and have been making and wearing it for a long time. I have to say, my favorite, most sentimental pieces are not always my most …
