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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...

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...

A diamond wardrobe is essential for every woman. As diamonds are often colorless, they go with anything in your closet and take you from work to your workout class, join you in running errands or off to meetings, and out to dinner with friends.      Diamond earrings are our suggested starting point in building your diamond wardrobe.  We love the simplicity of a classic 3 prong martini setting diamond stud.  Adding an eye catching inside out diamond hoop or an edgy ear climber adds even more sparkle. These options will help light up your face for all occasions, including...

1. WHAT ARE RUSTIC DIAMONDS? Rustic diamonds are diamonds characterized by their abundance of inclusions. Inclusions are small characteristics internal or external to the diamond gemstone that are caused by extreme heat and pressure while forming deep within the earth. These beautiful inclusions and the interesting patterns created within the gemstone are stunning. Each rustic diamond has a unique pattern and look that cannot be replicated in any diamond in the world, ever again. The organic and earthy one-of-a-kind looks make them understated, memorable, and glamorous at the same time. 2. COMMONLY FOUND COLORS The inclusions determine the characteristics and...

Maybe you have heard…gone are the innocent days of single ear piercing and buying earrings as a set.  Take a scroll thru Instagram and you’ll see ear piercings are having a moment.  Basic piercings have been replaced with the curated ear:   ultra cool, edgy piercings that are tailored to your individual vibes.  2020 is about layering, stacking, and arranging your piercings in unique ways. We’re talking clusters of studs, double hoops, and ornate rings. And unlike your classic, cookie-cutter piercing, the right now is about you and your vibe.  Show your style with fun new earring looks and create a look that’s...