Designing a custom piece starts with a conversation. Collaborate with our designers online to explore ideas, view diamonds and gemstones, and map out the details of your one-of-a-kind design. Sign up for a Design Page to begin creating something truly personal. Are you local to Washington? Stop by our Seattle or Bellevue studio Try on […]

Bi-color & parti gemstones are a fascinating demonstration of the effects of a changing natural environment during the formation of a given stone. People are often familiar with the unique charm of bi-color tourmaline, but not many know about the gorgeous variety of bi-color and parti and sapphires. Bi-color sapphires have a mix of two […]

Here are some of our favorite ring designs featuring incredible geometric gemstones! See a gem or ring style that sparks your fancy? Click through the photo to see a close-up of each ring and add it to your Design Page favorites. Let’s start designing! Bi Color Sapphires A beautiful blend of colors lend themselves to […]

It’s no wonder cushion cut diamonds are one of our most popular centerpieces for a custom design! Their unique range of dimensions makes them perfect for many engagement ring styles. Square and elongated cushion cut diamonds are now joined by more unusual lab diamonds cut into unique vintage patterns. Below are some of our favorite […]

Welcome to our gemstone news blog! Discover the latest additions to our collection, enjoy fun games, and uncover valuable information about gemstones. Stay tuned for sparkling updates straight from our jewelry store studio!

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Romantic French Toi et Moi (You and Me) settings date back to the 17th century, when Napoleon Bonaparte proposed to widow Josephine de Beauharnais with a pear-shaped sapphire and diamond ring. Today, two-stone rings are still a timeless celebration of couples and a storied evolution of an iconic design. The selection of gemstones for a […]

Round brilliant cut diamonds are the most popular, but the criteria used to evaluate them can feel overwhelming. We all know the ‘4C’s,’ that familiar line up of characteristics that lets us know how ‘good’ a specific diamond may be:  Carat, Color, Clarity, and Cut. Traditionally, it’s in that order because most of us first want to know how […]

Birthstones and their meanings have evolved over time and through many cultures. If you are a historian at heart and passionate about colored gems, birthstones are a treasure trove of myth and science to explore! In Eastern cultures, Navaratna, a Sanskrit word for nine gems, is connected to astrology and mythology and is also tied […]

An ombré of shifting colors is a beautiful way to add dimension and detail to an engagement ring design. Custom engagement rings are a wonderful canvas to explore and play with color because the design can be tailored to your absolute favorite shades. When a gradient is built, your designer will hand-select each gemstone to […]