In an industry full of buzzwords - artisan-made, hand-finished, crafted with care - the term “handmade” can feel a little watered down. But to me, it’s anything but vague. “Handmade” is a promise. It means...

Curves are everywhere once you start looking for them - in the way a creek winds through a valley, in the trail of light a sparkler leaves behind, or in the folds of ribbon candy...

When I sit down with a bride to talk about her wedding jewelry, there’s one gemstone I always bring up: the pearl. Softly glowing, rich with history, and endlessly versatile, pearls have a way of...

When I opened my studio gallery in 2008, I made a promise to tread lightly on the Earth and honor the stories behind every piece of jewelry I crafted. That promise led me to offer...

When I started my jewelry business back in 2004, sustainability wasn’t just a buzzword—it was a personal mission. I had already spent years working in the jewelry industry, starting in 1997 at a local fine...

Some of the best ideas come from happy accidents, and that’s exactly how my fingerprint jewelry designs were born. I was working with a wonderful couple on their wedding rings—hers was already planned, a bold...

I’ll never forget the moment I first encountered zircon’s incredible brilliance. As a gemologist and jewelry designer, I’m constantly captivated by gemstones that stand out for their unique properties, and zircon is one that continues...

I’ll never forget the sense of wonder I felt when I attended my first gem and mineral show in Denver as an 18-year-old. Surrounded by sparkly treasures from around the world, I was immediately captivated...

As a jewelry designer, I love discovering gemstones that surprise and inspire me—and garnet is one of those stones that never fails to captivate. From its stunning variety of colors to its rich history, garnet...