Renegade Gem

Projects and Musings from a Diamond District Dropout

Sunday Spotlight: Orly Wexler

Colorful gemstones, 24KT gold, and….rubber? Rubber indeed. Meet Orly Wexler, an Israeli jewelry designer whose background in industrial and graphic design is evident in her handsome, exotic, and structural pieces … Continue reading

April 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

Knuckle Chains Are A Thing Now

Jewelry trends are fascinating to watch because they almost always start with the cheap stuff, the fashion jewelry made out of plated bronze and cheap stones etc., before fine jewelry … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · 1 Comment

Accessible Custom Beauty

Many people are under the impression that custom jewelry is reserved for individuals with truckloads of money who opt for custom designs because they have time and funds to spare … Continue reading

March 5, 2014 · 3 Comments

Sunday Spotlight: Anna Sheffield

Anna Sheffield is changing the world. Alright, maybe a slight overstatement, but she is definitely shaking up the world of fine jewelry and bridal/engagement rings. Very few bridal designers are … Continue reading

March 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sunday Spotlight: Moritz Glik

Moritz Glik is a Brazilian shoe designer. At least, he used to be. Finding himself captivated by the creations in the jewelry studio next door to his own, he decided … Continue reading

February 16, 2014 · Leave a comment

Sunday Spotlight: Ben Amun’s ‘Deco’ Collection

I am pretty accustomed to walking down 47th Street in the Diamond District past dozens of windows filled to the brim with sparkly diamonds and baubles, and I rarely even … Continue reading

February 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chameleon Stones

Did you know that some gems can change colors? And not in a “oh it looks a little pink-er in this light” way, but in a once was red, now … Continue reading

February 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

Sunday Spotlight: The Natural Sapphire Company

This is a bit of a departure, since my Sunday Spotlight typically highlights a designer that I am particularly fond of lately, but The Natural Sapphire Company is a retail … Continue reading

February 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Asscher Luxe

So excited to be posting this, now that its new owner is in joyful possession of it! This ring is a very classic halo setting around a striking 3.45ct Asscher … Continue reading

January 31, 2014 · 1 Comment

Sunday Spotlight: Sorellina

I had the pleasure of meeting these lovely sisters at the Couture show in Vegas this past year. Aside from being generally wonderful people, they also had really quality Mast … Continue reading

January 26, 2014 · Leave a comment