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With summer weddings, come summer anniversaries. Anniversary season primarily takes place from May to September when the majority of weddings occur. Even if “we’re not doing gifts this year” has come up in conversation, when does anyone truly follow through with it? Surprising one another is exciting. With the opportunity to express your story through jewelry, gifting a piece that will remind you of your time and the memories you’ve shared together is always a win. While there are traditions on what the theme should be when gifting for certain years, jewelry never fails. Here are our best recommendations for...

Tennis is one of the few sports that gives the player freedom to add flair to their match attire. Jewels, watches, and the famous diamond tennis bracelets have been icons of classic elegance throughout the years. From the viewers to the players, jewelry is a special addition to this event. As Wimbledon 2022 starts in a couple of days, we’re reminiscing on the best jewels worn both on and off the court.    On the Court   Getty Images Chris Evert While you may be unfamiliar with this name, you’ve certainly heard of the term “tennis bracelet.” The bracelet we...

2020 was certainly a challenging year, but one thing we know for sure is that the expression of love was stronger than ever.  No matter what the year, you should always select a style and setting that speaks to you.  But, if you’re interested in knowing the 2021 “trends” in engagement rings, we’ve compiled a list for today’s top styles! The Unique Custom designed engagement rings have taken on a new-found popularity and 2021 proves to be no exception. People are looking for styles unique to them, but are also looking for very distinctive cuts and interesting settings. You can work...

Long before European colonizers set foot on the quiet beaches of what is now the United States–before settlements or muskets or even horses–gems played an important role among the various people groups of this land. Beads and other objects carved from turquoise, garnet, and coral carried great cultural significance, from commerce and beautification to medicine and shamanic divination (one myth held that turquoise was formed from joyful tears that soaked into the earth after successful rain dances). It is no surprise that this vast land of 3.7 million square miles, with its richly diverse geography–from snow-capped mountains to cragged deserts...

We’ve all had the experience of watching a great movie, using an amazing product, or trying a fun new recipe and thinking, “How have I never heard about this? Why don’t more people know about this?” That is exactly how we feel about garnet, spinel, and tourmaline. Sure, you may have heard those names, but do you understand how amazing they are? Many people are familiar with sapphire, emerald, and ruby–and for good reason–but there are so many other incredible gemstones that haven’t received the praise they deserve. Tourmaline is a gorgeous gemstone that comes in a range of colors...

Unsurprisingly, most people don’t know much about the gemstone supply chain, nor have they thought much about where gemstones come from. The reality is that gemstones come from all over the world; from the farthest reaches of Africa to the mountains of Montana. So, where do our gemstones come from, and how does a fiery red ruby make it from Mogok, Myanmar all the way to Walters & Hogsett Jewelers in Boulder, CO? Enter Kimberly Collins. Kim is a dealer of colored gemstones who travels the globe in search of the perfect gemstones with the perfect color. Unlike many gemstone...