Gold is most definitely back in style, which I am super thankful for since warm colors don’t look great paired with silver. That being said, gold is expensive! Plus if you’re metal sensitive like I am, the higher karat gold pieces racks up the bill even quicker. For that reason, I love gold filled jewelry because it’s such an awesome gold substitute. I had to start designing with gold filled...

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...

  Moonstones are more popular than ever and for a good reason. Their unique coloring, affordability, and varying cuts makes this a perfect gem to work with in multiple design styles. But how much do you know about moonstones? Here I strive to answer 5 of the most common moonstone questions I receive.   What is moonstone? Moonstones are all-natural gems belonging to the feldspar group. Their unique adularescence makes...

  Jewelry is an incredibly personal thing. It represents both your style and character. Are you a minimalist who is a no-frills type of person? Or do you enjoy statement pieces, suggesting you’re a bold personality? No matter what you choose to wear, gone are the days of mass-produced jewelry. Today is full of personalized pieces and small batch pieces that help represent you and your individuality.   What is...

Accessorizing can be difficult because there are literally so many options available when it comes to jewelry. There’s also the consideration of what pieces you typically wear. As a jewelry designer and silversmith, I can tell you that quality also matters. Consider how often you’ll find yourself wearing these classic pieces when deciding on which materials you’d like them to made of. There are always occasions that call for these...

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.

Growing up, I always had metal sensitivities. My ears were probably the absolute worst though. Not only did they become red and inflamed but they would feel itchy, sore, and sometimes these fluid filled lumps formed behind my ears (ew, I know). I tried wearing all sorts of different metals from 14K gold to 18K gold to white gold. Regardless of the earrings I was choosing, my ears always reacted...

There are a lot of gold jewelry options all at varying price points. There's gold plated, gold filled, gold vermeil, 10K, 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K. So what's "real"? If you aren't a jewelry aficionado it can be confusing. In reality, all of these gold options contain gold making the definition of "real" somewhat subjective. But depending on your budget or how long you want to be able to wear...