This term is used to refer to materials previously belonging to an individual's private collection. “Collection” and “estate” sound fancy...

Last month in Tucson I probably held about 1000 rocks in order to select the relatively few that made it back to our home studio. A...

We frequently hear this question when helping couples plan their wedding bands. Two things we want you to know right away - 1) there are...

The current crisis in Ukraine shows us the imperative that ethical business needs to become business as usual in the jewelry industry. A...

The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is a rock lover’s paradise - crystals, gems, fossils, rough and finished materials in all forms take over...

Inspired by the way time seemed to suspend and move differently in the last year and a half, the nature of time became a frequent...

Is your summer reading all lined up? Still looking for that captivating read you can enjoy in the sun? If you like your books full of...

How do I figure out my ring size? If you don’t know your ring size, you’re not alone. Very few of our clients show up with this...

When you look at a gorgeous gemstone do you think about where it comes from and who uncovered it from the earth? Tens of millions of...

Have you ever wondered how pearls became the must have accessory for every well coiffed 1950’s housewife? Pearls were at one time the...

Rough Zambian Emerald crystal from Virtu Gem Do you know what country your emeralds come from? Columbia may have the most famous emerald...

Would you like a peek behind the curtain at our design process? Our signature collection process is collaborative and oftentimes we...

Are you celebrating your partner, your own Mother or "bonus Mom, or maybe a Mom who inspires you? Or perhaps you're treating yourself...

Why is your jeweler writing about Earth Day? Great question! Our passion for the principles celebrated on Earth Day and our passion for...

What do you think of when you think of diamonds? Diamonds are iconic. Diamonds are a natural wonder. Diamonds have contributed to a...

Noah knew that he wanted an incredibly unique ring made with some very specific materials. He wanted to reference his and his partner’s...

[TLDR - Fairmined Certified is our new “gold standard” for all projects and a portion of all our sales benefit organizations working for...

Do you feel connected to your birthstone? I have to confess that I’ve never really established a relationship with mine (Ruby - July),...

We were thrilled when our client requested a Yellow Sapphire, a gem that is like a little bit of sunshine you can wear on your hand!...

A diamond that looks like it holds a galaxy, with a large table for great star gazing. That was the starting point for this one of a kind...