Jewelry Journal

A Journey Through Time: Finding Inspiration in Ancient Treasures

Behind the Design of the Mesopotamia-Inspired Hoops A visit to the Met a few years ago sparked a design idea that squirreled itself inside my brain and then manifested into our new fabulous hoops....

Retail Spotlight - Gladstone

  To celebrate our annual trunk show with Gladstone we did a Q&A with Elaine Souza, the owner and part of the RGFJ family.    Tell us a little about Gladstone, how long have you had your beaut...

Birthstones

Birthstones have been cherished for centuries for their beauty and symbolic significance. Each birthstone is believed to possess unique qualities that can influence the life and destiny of those b...

Pinky Rings

Pinky rings are the unsung hero of the jewelry world, they pack a stylish punch and are an essential part of every jewelry collection. My love affair with them started early in life, I am left han...

Enamel

Enamel! I worked with enameling in my designs years ago and recently fell back in love with it. Enameling has very strong historical design references, it has been used throughout jewelry history...

Charm Bracelets

Charm Bracelets really are the "choose your own adventure" of the jewelry world.Charms date back to the prehistoric period when they were formed out of shells, clay and animal bones, then continued...

Collecting

// to bring something together from different places or over a period of time I am a collector at heart. I love to collect beautiful things, I have a well curated collection of glassware and chi...

Sapphire Engagement Ring - A Love Story.

Sapphires are an excellent choice for an alternative engagement ring because their hardness and durability, meaning the stone—like our love—will last a lifetime :)      Of course, that's no excuse ...

Jewel School - Pave Party

Pave PartyThis is one of my all time jewelry stone setting techniques.  The term is derived from the french word PAVE, which literally means "to pave".   The inspiration for this is the cobble ston...

Jewel School - Ottoman Empire Inspired Jewelry

My early training and apprenticeship installed a love and respect for intricate design and workmanship, during my 20s I lived in London and began travelling the world and spending lots of time in m...

Jewel School - Pearls

"Pearls are a mixture of mineral and organic material formed within the soft living tissue of a shelled mollusk. When dirt gets inside the shell, it is an irritant to the pearl. The pearl releases ...

Jewel School - Regency Rings

"This is my take on a classic British Regency Ring, I love making these rings because they are extremely comfortable, timeless and very chic. The shank is arched to fit over the webbing on the fing...