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Opals are amazing stones and they  are so hot right now. Bad Zoolander reference aside, I love them. I also receive a lot of inquiries about making opal rings. Because of that, I’d love to shed some light on a few fun facts about about everyone’s favorite gemstone. Fun Fact 1: There are many types […]

Rose Gold is everywhere right now. It’s the most popular choice for modern engagement rings, and as a hot fashion trends it’s on everything from iPhones to hairstyles. This beautiful pink metal is really having a moment. However, there are a few things you may not know about this rosey-hued gold. Rose gold is an […]

“I’m just going to buy a stone, and you can design your own engagement ring.” This was my now husband’s response when we started talking about engagement rings. It made sense. I am a custom jeweler, after all. But to me it felt like an easy out.  Where was the romance? Where was the surprise? I […]

One of the first things I ever made from start to finish was my husband’s rose gold, map wedding band. Our wedding was coming up, and I had been designing jewelry for about a year a half. At that point, I was a design pro, but very much a noob on the bench. But he […]

Welcome to my Cocktail + Ring blog series. This is a completely self-indulgent series where I pair two of my favorite things, alcohol and jewelry, so I can learn a little more about my favorite subjects. Every month we’ll explore a new drink recipe and talk about the ring I’m wearing while I sip it.  […]

If you were like me as a child, you knew your birthstone. I won’t speak for everyone out there, but in my childhood, I received many birthstone rings and necklaces. I remember this vividly, because I hated my birthstone.  Truly, hate didn’t even cover my feelings. I detested this stone. This was especially disappointing to […]

Hello, new friend. Welcome to the Antiquarian. What is the Antiquarian?  The Antiquarian is a custom jewelry brand that reveres the past, but stands in it’s own modernity. We’re obsessed with creating new heirlooms that you’ll want to pass down to the next generation, but we also preserve antique jewelry for the future. Most of […]