Only Life is More Colorful.

Jewels, Gems & the Colors of Life

Colorful Expressions

Colorful expressions are utilizing jewelry adorned with colored gemstones to convey...

B.Y.O.J. = Bring Your Own Jewels

Spring is in the air bringing with it our desire for something new...We can recreate starting with...

Gem Hunting while Pregnant and other Stories

In my 30's used to tell the joke, "Do you know why men like younger women? Their stories are...

How the Law of Odds Creates Visual Power

Going from a good design to a great one isn’t a matter of luck. I met with a customer, Frances,...

Gem Cents: What Determines the Value of Colored Gems

As many of you know, I've spent over 30 years in the jewelry industry as a colored gemstone dealer...

Gem Services Concierge

I was born with an eye. What makes it useful is 34 years of evaluating gem materials and...

Save your Fork, there’s Pie!!!

That phrase is a running joke in our family, at least when my parents were alive. Dad married an...

Jewelry Storage

Friends, many of you ask for advice on storing your jewelry. Jewelry storage has two main themes:...

What Should We Do With Them?

"Oh, I like that lavender and green....," Laura replied to my text showing her several pairing of...

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Hi, I’m Cynthia!

As a gem-mine geologist turned colored gem dealer and award-winning custom jewelry designer, I transform your personal stories into jewels that reflect your journey and dreams. I am your guide, advancing your eye as we create your jewel or build your gem collection. Let’s bring your vision to life ~ schedule a no-obligation clarity call.

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