The Oval Diamond: Why It's Having a Moment (And Whether It'll Last)
The first time I made an oval engagement ring was probably 2014. Maybe 2015. Back then, ovals were the quiet choice — the shape clients asked about when they didn't...
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Why I Keep My Studio Appointment-Only
The short answer is: so I can actually pay attention to you I get this question a lot. "Why can't I just walk in?" It's a fair one, and the...
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Why I Love Working With Sapphires More Than Diamonds
I'm going to say something that will get me in trouble with half the industry: most of the time, sapphires are a better choice than diamonds. Not always. Not for...
What to Bring to a Custom Jewelry Consultation
Most people show up to their first consultation with me clutching their phone like a life raft. They've got forty Pinterest screenshots and a half-formed idea of what they want....
What's the Right Budget for a Custom Piece?
This is the question every client asks, and almost no jeweler answers honestly. So let me try.The real answer is: it depends on the piece, but I can give you...
Traveling With Fine Jewelry: What You Should and Shouldn't Do
I get this question constantly. Someone is heading to Italy, or Mexico, or just to Tahoe for a long weekend, and they want to know: do I bring my engagement...
How to Stack Rings Without It Looking Like a Mistake
Ring stacking is one of those things that looks effortless when it works and a little chaotic when it doesn't. The difference isn't really about money or having more rings....
What Makes a Stone "Eye Clean"?
"Eye clean" is one of those phrases that sounds like industry jargon but is actually pretty simple. A stone is eye clean if you can hold it up about ten...
What to Do With Jewelry From a Relationship That Ended
I get this call more than you'd think. It usually starts with "I don't know if this is weird to ask, but..." and then there's a pause, and then someone...
Why Platinum Prongs Last Longer Than Gold
There's a question I get asked more often than I expected: "Why is platinum so much more expensive than gold?" And underneath that question is usually another one: "Is it...
What Is a Salt and Pepper Diamond?
I get asked about these all the time, and there's still a lot of confusion — even from people who already love them. A salt and pepper diamond is a...
How to Clean Your Ring at Home Without Damaging It
People ask me this almost every week. Usually it's because something happened. A ring that used to sparkle looks dull. A diamond lost its fire. A client panicked after reading...
Why I Keep My Studio Appointment-Only
The short answer is: so I can actually pay attention to you I get this question a lot. "Why can't I just walk in?" It's a fair one, and the...