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 […]

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 best jewelry is deeply personal. We associate it with good memories of all the fun events we wore it to, it’s often given as gifts, and sometimes jewelry is even passed down from loved ones. There are few types of jewelry as personal as engagement rings, which is why I love whenever I see

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

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