Sunday Spotlight: Plevé
I will declare my bias early: this is the line I used to work on at my old company. That does not change the fact that it is one of … Continue reading
Ethical Gold and Diamonds: A Fantasy?
I am regularly asked about the truth regarding claims of responsible and ethical gold and diamonds, and whether ‘blood diamonds’ are still a thing. These are pretty loaded questions still, … Continue reading
Antique Engagement
Making engagement rings for my friends makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside…and I do think it’s fun when they have LOTS of opinions about the design. This particular friend/client … Continue reading
Watermelon
Certainly no one has benefited from my connections to the diamond industry more than my dear sister. There seems to be a standing order now whenever I travel to a … Continue reading
Green Quartz Cushion Love
I admit I am having a bit of a love affair with Green Quartz at the moment. Green Quartz goes by many a name, including Praeseolite and Green Amethyst (although … Continue reading
The Color of Metal
I have found that people’s understanding of the color of metals really runs the gamut of fact and fiction, so I’d like to take a couple of minutes here to … Continue reading
Wedding Bands Fit For A Sister
My sister, bless her, was the first person to entrust me with a project. Her request was relatively simple: two 18KT yellow gold bands, with shared prongs, small diamonds and … Continue reading
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