We’ve all been there, having a beloved piece suddenly break on us. Nothing worse than a clasp coming loose or chain breaking. Most repairs are fairly simple, however if you’re dealing with fine or demi-fine jewelry you’ll need to get it repaired professionally to ensure quality. Having spare parts for jewelry is always a good idea and I would suggest keeping spare ear nuts and jump rings on hand. Here’s...

I will start off by saying that while there are a few groups who verify sustainable practices, there’s no single major organization that determines whether jewelry companies are legitimately sustainable or not. That’s why understanding what sustainable jewelry is will help you to make informed and environmentally friendly decisions in the future. Responsibly mined/conflict free gemstones are another aspect of sustainability I didn’t mention because I personally feel as though...

Before beginning to fabricate pieces myself, I never thought much about those little stamped numbers on my jewelry. Most of us probably don’t give it much thought since we purchase jewelry and assume that it’s what it’s stated to be. However, that’s not exactly the case. Here in the United States there isn’t regulation on hallmarking like in other countries. What does that mean? It means that technically anyone can...

  Holiday shopping can be stressful and with COVID-19, a lot of holiday shopping will probably be online. Quality is difficult to gauge from product photos. Researching the companies you're choosing to purchase from before you purchase is a good idea. How is it made? Where is it made? Is it manufactured? Is it handcrafted? The answers to these questions can help you to determine before you buy what kind...

We've created an easy infographic to help you know the pros and cons of metals commonly used in jewelry. Now you can easily know which metals might appeal to you more based on pros and cons.

All gemstones (which includes diamonds) come in a variety of shapes and sizes.  Cutting gemstones is actually an art called lapidary and while there are different methods to the trade, I'll be focusing on faceting.  Faceting is done with machinery and is meant bring out the brilliance of a gemstone because the bottom reflects light so that when you view it looking down you can see the light.  Faceting creates...