Gems’ earliest use was for healing and spiritual ritual. Their value as concentrated wealth came into play at a much later time. Although gems were rare and exhibited great beauty, the reason they were so precious was the power they imparted to their wearers. They are storehouses of power that may be transmitted through contact […]

Beginning a new year is all about changing it up and trying new things. I know that when I’m putting an outfit together, there are some classic staples that I tend to reach for over and over. It gets boring wearing the same old go-tos all the time, but it’s often hard to find pieces […]

We define our style, either daily or for special occasions, through the clothes we wear, but also through the accessories including jewelry. Rings, necklaces, bracelets or earrings are part of the equation in terms of fashion. Jewelry is indeed the little extra, the final touch to bring to an outfit for a 100% successful trendy […]

The word solitaire has its etymological roots in solitary, which in itself means alone. Therefore technically speaking, a diamond of any size, when it appears alone in a piece of jewellery, qualifies as a solitaire. However, among connoisseurs of fine jewelry, a diamond must be of respectable size (0.20cts or more) to be called a […]