May 12, 2020 | 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,...Apr 16, 2019 | Designing Eye, Once Upon A Jewel
Colorful Expressions: Using colored gem jewelry as symbols of self and meaning Initiation and growth are Spring’s hallmarks. It’s 37 degrees the day I’m writing. Since the garden is mostly dormant, let’s look at the initiation of an interesting jewelry...Oct 23, 2018 | Designing Eye, Gemstones, My Life in Jewels
“Oh, I like that lavender and green….,” Laura replied to my text showing her several pairing of gems for three-stone rings. “What should we do with them?”That’s always the next question, isn’t it? The unset gems move you,...
