Category: Emerald

• Emerald Feature Gemstone Loose Stones Precision Cutting

  Feature: Dan and Cindi Stair

  Daniel and Cynthia Stair are the owners and gem cutters at Custom Gemstones and I have known them for many years, after first striking up a conversation when I was looking for my engagement ring stone. I recently reached out to Dan with a whole bunch of questions and he answered every…

  March 14, 2016
• Elle Collection Emerald engagement Gemstone jewelry jewelry design Mayer & Watt My Jewelry Line Sapphire Spinel Tourmaline

  Miscellaneous Updates

  Just a quick update this week, New Years is coming up soon (where did this year go?), and getting my new office/studio together is taking up way more time than I planned on. My wonderful Angie Crabtree “Elle” print was finally framed, and it’s waiting for it’s new spot to be…

  December 28, 2015
• Aquamarine Art Deco Emerald Gem Blast Gemstone Loose Stones Uncategorized

  Gem Blast: Emeralds

  Emeralds are considered one of the four “precious gemstones” along with ruby, diamond and sapphire (blue, specifically, since, you know, red and pinkish sapphire is typically considered ruby. But whatever.) So that means that they are highly prized, highly synthesized and highly treated. But it’s the birthstone for May so I’ll…

  May 4, 2015
• Art Deco Band Bracelet Diamond Earrings Emerald Gemstone Gray jewelry jewelry design Necklace Ring Sapphire

  Oscar Jewelry

  It’s that time! Oscar fever! I don’t really pay much attention to Hollywood award ceremonies. Except for the red carpet. I swear, it’s the only reason these ceremonies exist in the public eye. Evening gown designers, shoe designers, makeup artists, stylists, hair stylists, I get tired just thinking about how…

  February 16, 2015
• Aquamarine Emerald Ruby Sapphire Spinel Tourmaline Uncategorized

  Gemstones: What to look for

  So, buying gemstones is a tricky business. I’ve been doing it for many years, but I’m still far from being an expert at it. Now, having said that, I do have some guidelines that I try to follow when I am after something. There are just too many variables for…

  January 5, 2015
• Bracelet Diamond Earrings Emerald Gemstone Halo Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry Necklace Ring Ruby Sapphire

  Feature: Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry Outside

  So, we took a trip to San Francisco, and I specially put aside a Saturday afternoon for going to Lang Antique & Estate Jewelry with a very good friend of mine who is looking for an engagement ring for her friend, and keeping an eye out for her own boyfriend. When…

  September 2, 2014