What is an "Estate" Stone?This term is used to refer to materials previously belonging to an individual's private collection. “Collection” and “estate” sound fancy...
Explore Our Rock-Filled Vision BoardLast 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...
Should Our Wedding Bands Match?We frequently hear this question when helping couples plan their wedding bands. Two things we want you to know right away - 1) there are...
Russia's War on Ukraine & the Ongoing Importance of Ethical JewelryThe current crisis in Ukraine shows us the imperative that ethical business needs to become business as usual in the jewelry industry. A...
Tucson Gem & Mineral ShowThe Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is a rock lover’s paradise - crystals, gems, fossils, rough and finished materials in all forms take over...
The Deep Time Capsule CollectionInspired by the way time seemed to suspend and move differently in the last year and a half, the nature of time became a frequent...
Summer Jewelry Reading ListIs 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...
Ring SizingHow 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...
Gem Legacy: Gems Changing LivesWhen 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...
A Look Back and Forward with Cultured PearlsHave you ever wondered how pearls became the must have accessory for every well coiffed 1950’s housewife? Pearls were at one time the...
Introducing Virtu Gem and Zambian EmeraldsRough Zambian Emerald crystal from Virtu Gem Do you know what country your emeralds come from? Columbia may have the most famous emerald...
Behind the Scenes With Our Vis Vitae CollectionWould you like a peek behind the curtain at our design process? Our signature collection process is collaborative and oftentimes we...
Shop Local, Shop Small, Shop MomAre you celebrating your partner, your own Mother or "bonus Mom, or maybe a Mom who inspires you? Or perhaps you're treating yourself...
It’s Our Earth Day PostWhy is your jeweler writing about Earth Day? Great question! Our passion for the principles celebrated on Earth Day and our passion for...
It’s Time to Talk About DiamondsWhat do you think of when you think of diamonds? Diamonds are iconic. Diamonds are a natural wonder. Diamonds have contributed to a...
Fall Colors Full of MeaningNoah knew that he wanted an incredibly unique ring made with some very specific materials. He wanted to reference his and his partner’s...
Why We Choose Fairmined Gold [TLDR - Fairmined Certified is our new “gold standard” for all projects and a portion of all our sales benefit organizations working for...
AquamarineDo you feel connected to your birthstone? I have to confess that I’ve never really established a relationship with mine (Ruby - July),...
Yellow Sapphire Sunshine 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 Whole Little Galaxy 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...