Feb 23, 2023 | News and Events, Press
Diana Jarret raises a glass in praise of Cynthia Renee’s exquisite champagne diamond, baroque pearl, and gorgeous blush pink-toned gems in her article for “Life in Naples”. Read more… See Cynthia Renée's custom jewelry design portfolio here....Feb 11, 2023 | Bring Your Own Jewels, Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
Yesterday, my daughter reminded me of something I’d told her a few years ago, “Our weaknesses are our strengths gone too far.” It’s so satisfying when your kids are of the age they begin to suspect you may have some wisdom after all,...Feb 4, 2023 | Legacy Jewels, Only Life is More Colorful
Originating in Mexico, Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated for a few days after Halloween. Since the holiday is associated with skeletons and skulls, I figured it was a Mexican version of Halloween. Not so. Dia de los Muertos is a reunion between the...Feb 4, 2023 | Legacy Jewels, Only Life is More Colorful
It may surprise you that beauty is not in the eye of the beholder. Nor is it just culture telling us sparkling jewels are beautiful: our ancestors also found beauty in gemstones and loved to adorn themselves with them even before they could put their love into...May 13, 2020 | Designing Eye
Do you know we don’t need to meet in person to create together? Let’s Visit! So much of my work is creating with clients long-distance, often via video visit. Between video conferencing, phone calls, FedEx and my shipping insurance, a busy person can bring...May 12, 2020 | Gemstones, Jewelry Care
A gem’s hardness is often misunderstood by the layperson. Let’s clear that up. Watch the video, or read on for details. There is a difference between hardness and durability. Have you heard that a diamond is the hardest natural substance? It has a hardness of 10,...