The birthstone for October is opal, and we have created a list of the 13 best opal pieces we have in the store! Opal is an amorphous solid form of hydrated silica, which means it is not technically a crystal, but has similar qualities…just like glass! The look of opals is significantly affected by the […]
Celebrating milestone anniversaries is easy to do with jewelry! We have put together this guide of jewelry and gemstones that are commonly given for certain anniversaries.
The sapphire has been a popular gemstone for thousands of years. The Greeks gave it the name sappheiros which likely referred to Lapis Lazuli. Given that the name refers to a very blue stone, it is important to note that sapphires come in many more colors than just blue. We mentioned in our blog about rubies […]
Depending on where you are reading this, fall might be coming cold and fast! Last week we put together a collection of affordable options to compliment the fall color pallet. Fall is about candles and turtlenecks and cuddling and earthy goodness! What better to punch up all that joy than some vintage yellow gold style? […]
We have recently processed quite a large group of new inventory and from that we have chosen this group of 10 vintage rings! From diamond cocktail rings to engagement rings with unique designs, we hope you’ll enjoy seeing this small piece of our new arrivals. Be sure to keep checking the new arrivals page for […]
Summer isn’t quite over! Our picks for the best beach jewelry are listed here in order. Sometimes you see a piece of jewelry and you just feel the connection to beaches and water. We love pieces like this and wanted to showcase a few that gave us that feeling. There are a number of fun […]
The namesake of our shop, filigree, refers to the intricate wire work often done in gold or silver that consists of metal beads and threads woven together to create beautiful pieces with a unique and familiar look. The name filigree comes from the latin words “filum” meaning thread and “granum” meaning grain. The style has […]
The July birthstone is an often overlooked stone for engagement rings, which is why we thought it was a good idea to share a group of wonderful ruby engagement rings! The ruby is made of corundum just like sapphire, and has a long and rich history. Deriving its name from the Latin word “ruber”, meaning […]
Recently we had the great joy of collaborating with our friends at Golden Pearl Vintage with the goal of putting together vintage styles that span different eras of fashion. Vintage fashion is not just a way to find looks to set you apart, but also is a very sustainable choice which avoids waste associated with […]
One of the most popular alternative gemstones to diamonds when it comes to engagement rings is the sapphire. Being a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale makes sapphires durable enough for everyday wear, and blue is a very easy color to pair with most outfits so it will never look out of place. The historical […]