Journal

How to Choose a Natural Diamond Initial Necklace
A diamond initial necklace is a personal emblem: a letter worn close to the skin, often every day. The surest choices are made slowly—by reading the metal, the stones, and the way the letter will live with you. Solid gold, clearly marked. Fine jewelry in 18K gold is 18 parts pure gold in 24, or 75 percent, and may be stamped 18K or 750. Fourteen-karat gold is 14 parts in 24, about 58.3 percent, and may be stamped 14K, 583, or 585. Pure gold is too soft for most jewelry,... Read more...
Type A Jadeite, Unheated Gemstones, and Quiet Luxury
Clear answers on where to find natural, untreated Type A jadeite at the gallery, how unheated colored gemstones and laboratory reports are described, and what a private 4K viewing and insured FedEx or DHL shipping involve. Read more...
How to Read Unheated vs Heated on a Gem Report
A clear guide to unheated and heated ruby and sapphire—what GIA and GRS treatment wording means, and why the treatment line should be read on its own. Read more...
How to Care for Type A Jadeite
Simple at-home habits that protect natural, untreated Type A jadeite—gentle cleaning, separate storage, and what to avoid between wearings. Read more...
How to Tell Type A, B, and C Jadeite
A clear guide to jadeite treatment grades—Type A, B, and C—and why laboratory confirmation matters. Read more...
Caring for Fine Pearls at Home
Simple at-home habits that protect pearl luster between wearings. Read more...
VIP Notes: Favorite Gemstone Styling Ideas
Quiet, wearable ideas for pairing fine gemstones with everyday and evening looks. Read more...
How to Identify Natural South Sea Pearl Overtone & Luster
A refined guide to reading South Sea pearl overtone and luster with a jeweler’s eye. Read more...