Who Doesn’t Like Jellybeans?! And who wouldn’t like them even more if they were beautiful, came in a nearly unlimited variety, and had no calories?! Well, nature’s jelly beans …
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This ring was inspired by the vines and tendrils that are in so many pieces of art since time began, particularly the art of Aubrey Beardsley and the art nouveau …
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One of our latest collections is called “Facing East.” It is inspired by the ancient and timeless architecture of Asia. The lines, balance, and harmony of these structures conveys a …
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Bridges and structures like them are so interesting because of the triumph of engineering the lightest, most efficient way of solving a 3 dimensional problem. Gold, like steel, in …
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Back in the Middle Ages jewelry was a little more lethal! Rings were made for royal customers and the merchant princes that were elaborate and decorative, and sometimes had another …
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Different experts may have various opinions of the best strategy to design your own engagement ring, so that said, this is my advice. First and foremost, the most important consideration …
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What a great question! The answer is that there are many place to buy an engagement ring and many opinions as to which is the best. There are pros and …
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Both of these terms: “antique” and “vintage” are used commonly throughout Chicago, and elsewhere throughout the United States. They are interchangeable to most people, but they are actually more specific …
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It is a provocative question but the answer lies in the observer of course. To some it is crazy huge bling and to other understated elegance, or even a special …
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How many gents out there find the world is a little lacking on a fair selection of masculine pieces? We decided it was time to make a change, and are …
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This is a blog that I would like to share that highlights some of the resources that we have found so helpful in our business of making jewelry. There are …
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April has arrived, spring is slowly but surely making its way into Chicago, and those of you with birthdays this month get to celebrate with the one and only diamond. …
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As we break into March (and hopefully spring!) it’s time to focus on the Aquamarine, this month’s gemstone. The name of this beautiful gemstone was derived from the Latin words …
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Amethyst is the birthstone of February. If you happen to be celebrating your birthday this month and you subscribe to ancient greek mythology, try putting your birthstone in your wine …
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Here we are in a new year, and for those of you lucky enough to be born in this first month of January, your birthstone is Garnet. Garnet is one …