Jan 26, 2023 | Colored Gems
One of the world’s most beloved gemstones, garnet has a long lineage and a somewhat unruly family tree. Because the garnet group is so diverse, gem garnets come in almost every color. Let’s take a walk through the world of garnets and see how dazzling they can be....
Jun 24, 2020 | Legacy Jewels, Once Upon A Jewel
My friend Lisa was in from Amsterdam with bags of gems and jewels she had collected over years of travel. Lisa’s jewel stash was large and varied, the only common denominator amongst the pieces was her good eye and sense of the possible. Would it be possible to...
Feb 10, 2018 | Colored Gems
What’s blue and green and gold all over? “Heaven and Earth” ring in 18 karat yellow gold featuring a vibrant 10.60 carat blue Zircon (Cambodia) accented by pair of 5.51 carat Peridot. See Cynthia Renée's custom jewelry design portfolio here. Discover how your jewels...
Nov 1, 2017 | Legacy Jewels, Once Upon A Jewel
Have you had those fleeting moments in life when you experienced an unusually profound insight, a feeling of connectedness or intimacy? It’s as if God pulls a curtain back, showing us the deeper workings of life. Then, it’s over, and we’re back to...
Oct 29, 2017 | Jewelry Care
After Sunday’s Oscars, media snipes targeted Nicole Kidman’s clapping style. I suspect Nicole knows something the snarkers don’t: enthusiastic clapping can seriously damage fine rings. Let me tell you how to protect your rings while expressing your enthusiasm during...
Oct 20, 2017 | My Life in Jewels
I learned geological field work in the rugged backcountry of San Diego. Large bodies of molten rocks crystallized beneath the earth’s surface, later forming mountain chains along the state’s notorious faults. The rocks I roamed were sliced by series of “cracks,”...
Oct 18, 2017 | Bring Your Own Jewels, Designing Eye, Jewelry Styling, Legacy Jewels
The years go by, and we find our jewelry box filled with unworn bits and pieces gathered over the years. Whether beloved jewels passed down from family or gifts and purchases made for our younger selves, they no longer suit the present day us. I can help you transform...
