Buying Jewelry 101
If you’re going to spend a lot of money on a piece of jewelry, you want it to be gorgeous! That goes without saying. But you also want to...
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Stories of Gems
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Stories from history and current events - about fabulous jewelry, gemstones, designers, and collectors
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Tips for buying jewelry, and jewelry trends
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- May 7, 2020
- 4 min
Beware of lead in children’s jewelry
As a mother, I feel like it’s a never-ending task to keep my children safe and healthy. And I often get frustrated at how hard that seems...
- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
7 questions with Baleen
This is the last post for my newest feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
- Oct 17, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Twist
This is the third post in my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
- Oct 10, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Venue Ballard
Today I’m continuing with my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Isadora’s
Today I want to debut a new feature that I’m calling “7 questions.” Basically, I plan to ask jewelry stores and/or jewelry designers the...
- Jul 18, 2019
- 7 min
Are lab grown diamonds really better for the environment?
Now that lab grown diamonds are becoming more and more available, and more companies have them as as option, it only makes sense that...
- Jun 20, 2019
- 5 min
Should you buy a lab grown diamond for your engagement ring?
Lab grown diamonds are here, gem gals! And they’re pretty amazing. I mean, they are diamonds, after all! If you are thinking of getting a...
- Apr 18, 2019
- 5 min
Mother’s Day Gifts from Etsy
Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like me, you want to WOW your mom with a great, thoughtful gift! And so, gem gals, if you are...
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
Buying a diamond online? Be smart.
Whenever I tell people I’m a gemologist, they always ask me about their wedding rings. And since most wedding rings have diamonds, I end...
- Aug 16, 2018
- 6 min
Who’s doing sustainability right?
Today I wanted to focus on jewelry companies who are doing things right with sustainability. Part of the problem with trying to put...
- Aug 9, 2018
- 5 min
Yes! Women purchase their own jewelry!
It’s 2018, people! And yet, I feel like the jewelry industry still acts as if we’re in the 1950’s. So let me say this loud and clear:...
- Jan 16, 2016
- 5 min
Why the 4 C’s are so important for diamonds
If you’re shopping for a diamond, it’s likely you’ve heard of the 4 C’s. You might think they’re helpful, and you’re ready to go to town...
- Jul 12, 2015
- 4 min
Why you should NEVER buy a ruby from Macy’s
Hey there, gem gals! Today I want to tell you why Macy’s is NOT the place to buy a ruby. Now, before you think for even a second that I...
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