We made it to Spring 2021!  I am so happy to see the first signs of Spring after the crazy winter that we experienced.  The hummingbirds have arrived to our area, the sun is shining, plants are showing signs of life and the trees are budding.  The colors of spring will soon be appearing along with a hope for bright things to come. ​This is a great time for updating your wardrobe and accessories including, or course, your jewelry.  Pearls are having a huge moment on the runway this season.  They're not only the June birthstone but have been revered by all since the b ..read more

After a very cold and unusual fall and winter, it's time to find some joy.  You can find a little cheer in something as simple as a brigtly colored piece of jewelry.  You don't have to break the bank to bring a smile to someone's face.  Look for simple, beaded stretchy bracelets that can usually be found at a very reasonable price.  Or how about a unique pair of drop earrings in a bright and happy color!  Not only can some simple pieces be an instant lift to a dreary season, but they can also be the foundation for new and upcoming fashion trends. Let's think ahead to ..read more

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After a very cold and unusual fall and winter, it's time to find some joy.  You can find a little cheer in something as simple as a brightly colored piece of jewelry.  You don't have to break the bank to bring a smile to someone's face.  Look for simple, beaded stretchy bracelets that can usually be found at a very reasonable price.  Or how about a unique pair of drop earrings in a bright and happy color!  Not only can some simple pieces be an instant lift to a dreary season, but they can also be the foundation for new and upcoming fashion trends. Let's think ahead t ..read more

Happy New Year!  ​ Let's put a very difficult 2020 behind us and look to the future.  Everyone is hopeful and looking forward to a better year.  In this vein of thought, Pantone has punched up this year's color palette with bold, bright colors.  They've already chosen their Color of the Year!  In fact, they've chosen two colors for this new year.     Their color picks are "Illuminating" and "Ultimate Gray".  ​According to Pantone, Illuminating "expresses a message of positivity supported by fortitude".  "Ultimate Gray is emblematic o ..read more

Wishing all of our friends, family, and wonderful customers a very Merry Christmas! And please stay safe and healthy until we can enjoy each others company again ..read more

Now that we're settling into Fall, let's take a look at the 2020 Fall color palette that was seen on this year's runways.  Some great mixes are in this season, such as rich, deep burgundy.  These hues can be found in many stones such as mookite, ruby and garnet.  This looks great with a new neutral such as a gray of any hue.  These burgundies range in shade from cherry red to any deep wine color. And don't forget to include bright reds in this mix.  Use it for a pop of color against a neutral. Making a shift on the color wheel, almost every shade of blue was represen ..read more

So Fall is finally here! With it comes a burst of color.  You'll be seeing stunning jewel tones everywhere.  Colors like orange, red, yellow and blue.  This is exciting for anyone that loves color.  And if you feel more comfortable in a neutral palette, use your jewelry for a pop of color. Speaking of jewelry, what's in store for this Fall and Winter?  Think BIG.  Big tubular, rounded or sculptural collars, rings, earrings and pendants.  You'll also be seeing bold chokers this season.  Big, statement pieces are the trend. Look for gigantic stones in g ..read more

​We'd like to take a moment out of all the chaos that has been going on the past few months to thank all the moms out there for all they do. Day in and day out, mothers do what needs to be done in the care of their homes and families. Let's celebrate all of our mothers this Sunday and be grateful for this time we have together ..read more

Late 20th Century beads. (Catawiki Auctions) ​Well I've been crazy busy and haven't written in a while but another year is coming to a close and I have learned so many new things about jewelry and stones this past year.  I really wanted to share them with everyone, so I am going to try to incorporate some of these things in my blog and I hope that what I pass on may inspire you as I have been inspired. I thought I would start with some things that inspired me the past few months.  I have purchased and used Dzi (pronounced Zee) beads in the past just because I thought they were so pretty.  W ..read more