Diamond Alternatives for Modern Brides
Diamonds are forever. The ubiquitous De Beers ad campaign is considered the most recognizable slogan of the 20th century… but is it true for you? In this topsy turvy time of part time employment, unethical mining methods and changing tastes, we might long for something more unique; a solution for those bored to death by […]
Continue readingMaker Spotlight – Komo Koa
In our Maker Spotlight this week, we’ll be talking about Komo Koa. They’re the makers of fine Hawaiian wood jewelry. We love all things Hawaiian here, so when we started covering koa wood jewelry, it was inevitable that we’d jump into the realm of all things Hawaiian and koa from rings to watches, pendants to […]
Continue readingKoa Wood Jewelry Care
Rings made from koa wood need meticulous care because, while they’re durable rings, they’re organic materials that can be impacted negatively by the environment. While some rings made from metals can be worn daily and beat with a stick, koa wood rings require special care. They can still be worn on a daily basis, but […]
Continue readingThorsten Jewelry – Men’s Wedding Bands In A Bold New Style
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 […]
Continue readingInlays For Wooden Wedding Rings, Part 2 – Malachite To Turquoise
When we last left off our first part of our Inlays For Wooden Wedding Rings, we were taking a look at Lapus Lazuli inlays. Now, we move on to the latter half of the alphabet and dive right into the following beautiful materials: Malachite, Meteorite, Mother Of Pearl, Opal, Ruby, Seaglass, Topaz, and Turquoise. So, without […]
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