Journal

As you start your diamond research, one of the first things you learn is to always look for a grading report. But… which grading report and from which lab? There are hundreds of labs out there, many in different countries and with many different standards. With so many conflicting information out there, we’re here to […]

This weekend I went to the JCK trade show, one of the most spectacular shows that are held for jewelry retailers and dealers and buyers. I walked three floors of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas and thank god for the A/C and my comfy flats because there almost too much to check out and […]

Especially if you have a specific vision in mind or your partner has a very particular style they love, choosing to design a custom engagement ring is a wonderful route to take.

“A women needs ropes and ropes of pearls” – Coco Chanel A woman after our own hearts, Coco Chanel loved her pearls. As did Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy, and Lady Sarah Churchill. Pearls epitomize grace and classic beauty. June’s modern birthstone has a lustrous shine with hints of silver, gray, and pink hues that changes […]

One of the most popular gemstones throughout history, the ruby is durable and dense – the only natural gemstone harder is the diamond. This beautiful red gem is the July birthstone and makes a great gift that can be worn regularly. Many ancient cultures were fascinated with rubies, believing they held power over life. Called […]

My clients often wonder and ask us how their rings are sized so I thought it would be fun to cover the process in today’s blog. Ring sizing is one of the most common repairs done on jewelry. Ring sizing therefore should be a manageable task for a skilled jeweler. Whether it’s made of sterling […]

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness was wrong…because I’m in love with all things jewelry and luxury. It definitely makes me happy! It isn’t always the cheapest thing you can buy but nothing good should be cheap.  So, you’re looking down at your wrist or staring at yourself in the mirror wondering what else can I […]

The first ring I ever bought for myself was in 2008. I had just graduated from college and was visiting Hong Kong with my family. I was walking through the airport, passing the time by distracting myself with pretty shoes, bags, and jewelry in the duty-free shops. As I stopped into Tiffany & Co.’s mini […]

People have been pawning their valuables for at least the last 2000 years and thanks to reality TV pawn shops have gained their own little spotlight in the public eye. That being said, there are still a lot of misconceptions about what pawning is and how these loans actually work. I own a pawn shop […]

Re-tipping a ring is simply adding platinum, gold or sterling silver to build up the prongs on a ring so they are durable again. Normally you only really hear about rings being re-tipped because they take the most abuse. It is to be expected that rings wear down the fastest because we have them on our […]