B.Y.O.J: Bring Your Own Jewelry!

There’s magic in subtlety. I collaborated with our cherished client, Susan, to breathe new life into her treasured jewelry collection. Susan initially toyed with the idea of an all-encompassing redesign. But, on closer reflection, I envisioned an elegant...

Pass the Bubbly Please

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....

Sapphire Dreams

Looking for a story with a happy ending?  Read on… Once upon a time, there was a bright and beautiful woman who became a wife and mother while working smart and savvy in finance, taking charge of her life so that she could retire while her son was in college and...

Long Distance Jewelry

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...

Hardness & Durability

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,...

“Gia” Earrings

Studying geology, I scrambled all over rocks learning  their secrets, trying to make sense of their place in Earth’s history.   My jewelry creations start with the gem and how best to enshrine it. I call my new design series “Gia”, alluding to...

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