Jeweler's Bench

Why You Want a GIA Graduate Gemologist (Like Me...

Shopping for fine jewelry can feel a bit like walking into an unfamiliar wine shop—so many choices, so many details, and a sneaking suspicion you should have Googled more before...

Filigree: The Most Gorgeous Ancient Art Form Yo...

Filigree isn’t just something I love making—it’s an art with a seriously cool history. If you’ve ever admired an intricate, lace-like metal design in antique jewelry, you were looking at...

How Long Does It Take to Make a Piece of Filigr...

If I had a dollar for every time someone asked how long it takes me to make a piece of filigree jewelry, I’d have enough to buy at least a...

How to Clean Your Jewelry Without Ruining It (O...

Jewelry is meant to shine, not sit in a drawer looking sad and tarnished. The good news? Cleaning it is easier than you think, and you don’t need a chemistry...