Father & Son Hopi Jewelers

Stories of Gems
Learn about gems. And jewelry.
Buying it. Collecting it.
Past and present.
Designers. Motifs. Trends.




- May 27, 2021
- 5 min
Earrings go back farther than you think!


- May 13, 2021
- 4 min
Today’s watches owe their thanks to a Countess!


- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
Tiffany’s orchids from Paul Farnham


- Apr 15, 2021
- 3 min
Citrine at the Smithsonian


- Apr 1, 2021
- 4 min
Brazil is a literal gold mine for gems!


- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
The creativity of Suzanne Belperron


- May 7, 2020
- 4 min
Beware of lead in children’s jewelry

- Apr 16, 2020
- 4 min
The incredible story of Japanese bird pins


- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
3 things you can thank Estee Lauder for


- Mar 12, 2020
- 5 min
Women of Influence – Meet Helena Rubinstein


- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
7 questions with Baleen


- Oct 17, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Twist


- Oct 10, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Venue Ballard


- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Isadora’s


- Sep 26, 2019
- 3 min
Best Jewelry at the 2019 Emmys

- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Tennis Bracelets, anyone?


- Jul 18, 2019
- 7 min
Are lab grown diamonds really better for the environment?

- Jul 11, 2019
- 5 min
Jewelry to celebrate the Apollo Moon Landing


- Jun 20, 2019
- 5 min
Should you buy a lab grown diamond for your engagement ring?
