Jewelry Journal

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Looking for the perfect gift? We put together a little list of some of our favorites for you.

One of my favorite things about fall is the variety of squash to play with, my current favorite is Delicata, they are so easy to prepare and so delicious. I wanted to share this simple recipe tha...

Pave Sapphire Crownwork® Wide Bands

These rings are one of my latest designs and I love the pure simplicity of them, they are the perfect way to wear some fabulous bling on your finger every day.They measure just a little over 3/4 of...

Classic Bezel Set Earrings

My all time favorite, classic earrings are these bezel set beauties that I make in all shapes, sizes and stones.They drape so beautifully on the ear. The hook is made of 18k spring gold so its hig...

Behind the Design - The Drawing

Every designer has their own process for designing, we thought you might like a little peek at Ray's. Ray studied technical drawing at college, so he draws all his designs in Plan and Elevation (w...

Rare & Beautiful

Manon Crespi sat down with Ray at the Couture jewelry show in Vegas and talked all things jewelry for her incredible You Tube series Rare & Beautiful. Manon is a fabulous writer, jewelry afici...

Color Therapy

I have been reading about color therapy and the idea that colors create electrical impulses in our brains that can either calm or stimulate us. This concept dates back to ancient Egyptians who use...

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...

Jewel School - Opals

The name Opal comes from the Sanskrit word upala, meaning "precious stone" and later the Greek derivative Opallios meaning "to see a change of color".Birthstone - OctoberZodiac - Cancer, Libra, Sco...

Jewel School - Ray Talks Amber

Amber is fossilized tree resin that has formed over millions of years.Zodiac -Leo, AquariusProperties - Cleansing, Healing, Draws Negative Energy. Click here to see all our current favorite Amber J...

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 hande...