Looking for New Earrings? A Jeweler's Guide to Styles, Backs & Closures
This blog post will cover the types of earring styles, earring backs, and closures, outlining the difference and offering tips and tricks for choosing the right pair or single earrings for you.
The Evolution of LGBT Jewelry and Gay Pride
Queer jewelry has come a long way over the years. Jewelers created pieces to make a statement when the fight for LGBT rights had just begun. People still rock them today to appreciate the past and ...
How to Pick an Eco-Friendly Gemstone
Do you love the look of diamonds and hard-to-acquire gemstones but worry about their origin? This blog post will cover mining and environmental concerns for earth-mined diamonds and natural gemston...
Everything You Need to Know About Salt & Pepper Diamonds
The name salt and pepper diamonds refers to the black inclusions and icy white, smoke-like inclusions, giving them a pepper and salt look filled with shapes and mesmerizing patterns.
How Montana Sapphires Changed the Jewelry Landscape
Sapphires were first discovered in Montana in the Missouri River circa 1865, during the Gold Rush era, but weren't considered valuable or rare because of their small or unimpressive appearance. As ...
Have you ever wondered how to design and craft jewelry? A bench jeweler is a skilled artisan or craftsperson working in a jewelry store, wholesale supplier/manufacturer, independent workshop, or s...