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Spring Cleaning for Your Jewelry Box
Refresh, Restore, and Reawaken Your Collection There’s something about spring which invites renewal. We open the windows, clear the clutter, and make space for what
Why Fine Jewelry Is the Love Language Which Never Fades
Jewelry is such an emotional purchase…an investment in a relationship. This is why I love this business so much…the business of helping my clients bring
Matching Jewelry for Couples: A Modern Love Story in Gold & Gems
Not Your Parents’ Matching Outfits Once upon a time, “matching as a couple” meant identical tracksuits, cheesy vacation T-shirts, or his-and-hers mugs that lived quietly
I’d Love Jewelry Under My Tree! Most Desired Jewelry Gifts this Holiday Season!
Jewelry Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season! If you’ve ever unwrapped a tiny box and felt your heart lift before you even saw what was
October’s Birthstone Sparkle: Opals (and Their Colorful Sidekick, Tourmaline)
If October had a personality, it would be dazzling, moody, and full of surprises, which makes it no coincidence its birthstone is the opal. Known for
Trending: Jewelry Trunk Show Events
A Unique Opportunity to Discover New Jewelry Designers What’s a really fun and unique way to view the collection of a creative jewelry designer? It’s
Gold & Silver is Wealth: A Long View in an Uncertain Time
Let’s talk honestly for a moment on a subject close to my heart. I have been urging my clients, family and friends for years to take a good hard look
East-West & Asymmetrical Settings: Redefining Balance in Fine Jewelry
For decades, fine jewelry has favored symmetry. Center stones perfectly aligned, proportions carefully mirrored, everything designed to feel balanced and expected. But in recent years,
Be Seen on the Fringe with your Earrings!
There’s something undeniably captivating about movement in jewelry. It catches the light, draws the eye, and, when done right, becomes an extension of your energy.
Must-Have: The Essential Diamond Eternity Band
Why “An Endless Circle of Diamonds” On Your Ring Is the Ultimate Luxury Trend There’s a quiet shift happening in the world of fine jewelry. One that speaks
The Return of a Classic: Diamond Cluster Earrings
The Statement Piece Redefining Timeless Luxury Trends come and go. And every so often, a classic returns with a renewed sense of power. Diamond cluster
Step Into The Diamond Garden
Where Nature Blooms in Light There’s something undeniably magical about the way nature holds beauty—effortlessly, organically, and without force. A dewdrop clings to a petal
How Nature Supports Healing: A Springtime Perspective
I am not a lover of Wisconsin winters…and as March arrives, I come alive again with hope and joy as the days grow longer and
Botanical Motifs in Fine Jewelry: When Nature Becomes Wearable Art
Being the nature girl I am, I have many botanical inspired jewelry pieces in my own personal collection. It makes me feel a sense of
Kat’s Wisdom Corner: Get Your Move On
Investing in your Physical, Mental & Spiritual Wellbeing Summer has always felt like an invitation to move. The longer days, the warmth of the sun
Kat’s Wisdom Corner: When the Doors Close
Lessons in Moving Forward Without Losing What Matters When the Doors Close: Lessons in Moving Forward Without Losing What Matters For twenty years, it wasn’t
Kat’s Wisdom Corner: A Lesson Learned from Betrayal!
Betrayal cuts deeply, especially when it comes from the people we trust most—our friends, our family, the ones we thought would never hurt us. In
Stories of Intrigue: How The Diamond Industry is Working to Protect the Honey Bee
“When most people think of diamonds, they picture red carpets, glimmering jewels, and moments of romance. But behind every stone lies a story far more profound
Stories of Intrigue: Diamond Colors Decoded
The Science of Colored Diamonds Colored diamonds are beautiful, intriguing and oh so rare! “What are colored diamonds? Diamond colors can span the entire rainbow.
Stories of Intrigue: The Discovery of a Rare Diamond
The Discovery of a Rare Diamond…Both Colorless and Pink!! “A breathtaking 37.41-carat diamond split between pink and colorless zones has emerged from Botswana, a discovery
Stories of Intrigue: The Briolette
The Briolette: Jewelry’s Ultimate If-You-Know-You-Know Shape “With no table, no girdle, no culet, and no shortcuts, this ancient diamond cut reflects light in every direction
Stories of Intrigue: The World’s Most Famous Diamonds and Their Scandalous Stories
“Hundreds of years later, we’re still talking about these legendary diamonds. The world’s most exceptional and famous diamonds are as legendary for their beauty as for their
Stories of Intrigue: Why Pink Diamonds Truly Are a Miracle of Nature
“Believe it or not, 80 to 90% of the world’s pink diamonds have been found in a single place, the Argyle Diamond Mine, in a remote part of