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

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