This before and after photo collage shows what we can do with a well-loved engagement set when the owner wants to wear it differently. We designed a compass so she can always find her True North. Heirloom renewal is one of our favorite things to do.
Similar Posts
Are Lab-Grown Diamonds “Real?”
In an ever-changing gem marketplace, one of the newest additions to the diamond world is the lab-grown stones. Historically, diamond simulants like Cubic Zirconia (CZ) and moissanite offered customers a chance to wear something white and sparkly without having to buy a natural diamond. In the last few years, a new type of lab-grown diamond…
Charming Charms Hold Memories
Greetings! I love to offer creative jewelry solutions and here is one I found this summer. The charm shown here is one I made after my granddaughter drew a tiny picture for me that just went straight to the heart. I was worried that I’d lose the original and found a charm company that uses…
History of Engagement Rings Part 2: 1300’s to the 1800’s
In 1215, the Pope Innocent lll declared that marriage intentions must be made public in advance. And that there must be a waiting period before the marriage ceremony. This single declaration likely caused the tradition of engagement rings to blossom and become a cultural “necessity.” Around this time, the Roman Catholic church mandated that all…
Christmas Earrings
“I am still loving my gingko earrings and wear them most of the time. Someone asked me the other day if they were Christmas earrings because they seemed to be tiny dangling ornaments. Loved that, so now I will celebrate all year long with my Diana Earrings.”
One Foot in Ancient History
If you’ve been one of my regular readers, you know I love ancient history. The Tucson gem show honors ancient history, in some cases without meaning to, and in other cases, most deliberately. The gems themselves, now faceted, clean, and shiny, are, of course, the result of millions of years of mineral growth that we…
The World’s First Recorded Opalized Pearls Discovered
The world’s first recorded opalized pearls, relics of creatures in an ancient inland sea dating back 65 million years, have been unearthed by two miners in the South Australian outback. Dr. Ben Grguric from the SA Museum, where the pearls have gone on display, said opal miners Dale Price and Tanja Burk were sorting through…
