Gemstones have always been believed to hold powers that extend beyond the sheer beauty they lend to wedding or engagement bands – these powers range from spiritual ones to the healing of physical and mental ailments. Tourmaline is one of the most essential stones in this aspect, though each shade of this versatile stone holds metaphysical […]

Emeralds have always fascinated me, from their alluring green hue to their rich symbolism. But as someone who loves subtle and elegant jewelry, I think that stud earrings are one of the most underrated ways to wear the birthstone for May. And as someone who values high-quality and ethically-sourced gemstones, Brilliant Earth and Angara are

A preference for yellow gemstones in jewelry signals a warm, open, and optimistic personality. If this is you, maybe you’d like to display your own sunny disposition on your finger! Yet, a cursory look will show that yellow gemstones can be uncommon, hard-to-find, and sometimes quite expensive. This guide gives you ten of the best

You’ll be able to skip the necklace when you’re looking for jewelry to wear with a halter neck dress. Why? The neckline almost acts as the jewelry itself and doesn’t leave any space for a necklace. Wearing a necklace could just make the area around your face look too cluttered and confusing to the eye

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

Tourmaline is a unique stone in its range of colors and cost. It’s moderately durable and requires little special care. Tourmaline is a type of crystal silicate, meaning the different types of tourmaline stones may differ but still contain similar properties. Tourmaline is also October’s birthstone and might be a desired embellishment for a bride

You’ve probably heard to rules: save up two months of your salary to buy a diamond ring. But more and more couples are bucking both trends and buying alternatives like moissanite engagement rings.  Non-traditional engagement rings are here to stay, according to a December 2021 CNN report. Sapphires, pearls, rubies, and moissanite are among the

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

When I first started making jewelry, I didn’t know what a gemologist was. I purchased my cut and faceted gems through jewelry supply shops and gem merchants and didn’t think twice about it. I trusted that the gems were actually what the merchant said they were and of the quality that was disclosed.  It wasn’t

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