gem

new arrivals so far...

2011-10-20T09:19:00.000-05:00

new jewelry from victoria beckerman

funny letterpress cards

clever little flasks for that movie you need a little wine for

new jewelry from paper wings

Gem featured in JCK magazine!

2011-07-30T07:52:00.000-05:00

read article here

Jewelry and Home

2011-05-17T15:59:00.000-05:00

hand wrapped deerskin cuffs

leather and chain fringe necklace

stackers

our favorite scarf, perfect for spring and summer-$48 assorted colors

pod box for ?

New Jewels for Mom

2011-04-28T09:38:00.000-05:00

New jewels arriving daily for Mother's Day!

yellow baby agate earrings $140

Deep set blue chalcedony earrings

pink amethyst chain earrings

tri-color pave anniversary bands

bronze circle on suede necklace

3 diamond bead necklace

chan luu pyrite and leather 5 way wrap

14k gold and diamond teardrop necklace

14k white gold, diamond and white topaz ring

18k gold and diamond engagement ring

lots of new tracey tanner now in store!

($28-46)

Gem has the perfect gift for Mom!

2011-04-28T09:19:00.002-05:00

Gem has the perfect gift for Mom!

Earring, $375
Chan Luu black bangle, $186
Vintage looking jewelry, $53
Chan Luu bracelet, $185
Belly dance jewelry, $98
Earring, $220
Ring
Lika Behar Turkish Evil Eye Ring, $425

Earth Day!!

2011-04-21T10:12:00.000-05:00

10% off your purchase today when you refuse a bag-

mention this blog posting!

MK Totem bags just arrived!

2011-04-01T14:06:00.000-05:00

Julie Rofman Bracelets now in store!

2011-04-01T13:07:00.000-05:00

Just in, our collection of hand-loomed glass bead bracelets from Julie Rofman. Come and see them before they sell out! Pricing $80-$200

Check out our eccentricities!

2011-03-22T16:28:00.000-05:00

little metal army guys $6.50-$6.75

zinc skull tags $2.50 each

incense cones that last for days $10 and $16

sake or chilled vodka set $55-

pyro worthy wooden matches with old photos from India $4.50

hand paperweight/back scratcher? $11.50

pretend you work for the paper--field notes $10

glass balls on a hook for a candle or air succulent

$19-27 with hook

The original Chan Luu wrap bracelets in stock now!

2011-03-21T09:58:00.001-05:00

The original Chan Luu wrap bracelet. What's the difference? Real leather, not vinyl; tight wrapping which won't unravel in 2 months; these will last years. Sterling silver beads and clasp, not base metal. Real stones, not glass. Plus, after wearing, they soften and become like a favorite pair of worn in jeans. You can wear them with anything! I don't want to wear a knock-off; I want the real deal!

Spring Silk Scarves 20% off this week!

2011-03-10T09:43:00.000-06:00

More black spot books have arrived!

2011-03-08T09:11:00.000-06:00

see how sweetly they arrive, all wrapped in old book paper?

all the new books with leather from mid-century sofas, parisian boots from the 70's, baseball mitts and old handbags.

clocks, scarves and fun books!

2011-03-08T09:07:00.000-06:00

newgate clocks from England; love the "Lille" clock!

hand screened silk scarves from Portland designer plainMADE

also from England, reprinted book from the early 1900's

colorful Acai necklaces

Jewelry additions this week..

2011-02-28T22:56:00.000-06:00

real butterfly wings in black silver

new mini post earrings

leather fringe earrings

leather bracelets and necklaces

taqua nut pieces

cast pod necklaces from artis lou zeldis

Some new jewelry....

2011-02-23T12:06:00.000-06:00

add much more! Come by and see the new arrivals

Home and Jewelry goods arriving daily!

2011-02-17T10:05:00.000-06:00

Now that the shows are over, the new goodies are beginning to arrive! New items are arriving almost daily, so stop in and see what's new. The website isn't representing anything new just yet. Stay tuned to the blog where everything is freshly updated!

desktop accessories such as leather mouse pads and brass pencil holders

gemstone tourmaline slices

new beaded color for spring

Sharing from Vogue.com

2011-02-13T10:05:00.002-06:00

We just picked up this line and will have it in store at the end of the month--can't wait!!

“It’s a little bit cowboys and Indians,” says Maya Yogev of the inspiration behind her inaugural range of handbags that she’ll launch with her business partner, Keira Guez, for spring 2011. Everything from the sandy desert-color palette to the totem-pole reference in the brand’s title belies a Native American theme.

A wily desert traveler—her collection is based on everything from joshua trees to Coachella—Yogev couldn’t help but embrace a utilitarian tilt for her thirteen-strong debut: “I reshaped bags I’d collected from army surplus stores,” she says. “They’re functional, but you can dress them up with these beautiful charms.” Cue the antique brass, bone, and sea-urchin quills, crafted into tassel adornments by jewelry designer Sierra Reed, that attach to Yogev’s many-pocketed backpacks, collapsible bucket bags, and multi-zip messengers in lightweight fabrics such as lambskin and linen.

Also the creator of premium leather-jacket brand Grai, 29-year-old Yogev had no qualms about switching subjects. “The head of Otis College used to say, ‘If you’re trained in fashion design, you should also be able to design a car,’ so it just took a little research to feel comfortable with the transition,” she says with a shrug. And while she’s not about to turn her skills to transportation, she’s all set to dress up travelers in style.

Sharing from Vogue.com

Satya Yoga Jewelry

2011-02-06T10:39:00.000-06:00

satya yoga jewelry now at gem by lauragem featuring gold jewelry

New scarves

2011-02-03T23:44:00.000-06:00

vintage silk Ikat squares $48 ea

hand-dyed tie dyed silk scarves $52 ea

vintage table linen silk scarves $58 ea

Coatt Morse Code Necklaces

2011-02-03T23:35:00.001-06:00

just arrived in time for valentine's day; Coatt morse code silk and gold-filled necklaces with dot dot dash words such as lover, coeur, peace, friend, amore, mom, sister, etc...I love these!

I can't wait for Julie Rofman!

2011-02-02T11:29:00.003-06:00

Julie Rofman at Gem by lauragem on Polyvore.com

gem and muse event feb. 11!

2011-02-02T10:07:00.002-06:00

new year new york new lines

2011-02-01T21:05:00.000-06:00

rorshach art

turkish ring

tin type necklaces with book necklace

new leather and stone bracelets

vintage frames

antique lockets from the chelsea flea market

tiny type necklace with antique baby ring

gem album of tin types

love the shoe, should I order?

excited about...black spot books!

2010-11-30T09:19:00.000-06:00

how sweet; the most personal of gifts, a tiny journal to wear over your heart

wear one, wear several.

antique victorian lace cast into a ring

antique gun trigger necklace (gun used in a train robbery!)

Margaux Kent, an artist from Philadelphia, makes these amazing little books with thick, hand-torn drawing paper covered in worn leather sourced from ripped old chairs from Holland; boots, shoes and bags collected from all across the country..She has a story behind every piece she makes, which made me want to carry this lovely line of jewelry in our newest store. I love jewelry with soul..

We are Open!!

2010-11-28T21:03:00.000-06:00

what a wonderful first weekend it was! such an outpouring of support--thank you to all who came to see the new store!

just comparin'

2010-11-14T20:11:00.001-06:00

Damen store, empty...

this is the case I was referring to; see how large it is in here?

we're getting there!

2010-11-14T08:34:00.000-06:00

decisions, decisions...

think we'll change the light wall to black-

look how tiny our furniture looks in this giant space! that brown case on legs against the wall was the checkout area at the damen shop. now it looks like dollhouse furniture..

unpacking a box; wondering how we'll fill this place up!

new logo...

2010-11-06T09:30:00.000-05:00

front of card

back of card

Gem to reopen before Thanksgiving!

2010-11-02T20:18:00.000-05:00

Here is an exterior picture of the shop in Oak Park.

It is located at 108 north marion street.

(the store on the right with the "for lease" sign)

Below is a photo of the south wall with the exposed brick and water pipes. The ceilings are 18 feet high and the floors are a warm, dark wood. I was laying out a floor plan with scrap molding that was lying around...

Below right is a shot of the front window. The store is about 4 times larger than bucktown was..

Bucktown lands trendy national jeweler | News | Crain's Chicago Business

2010-10-06T09:34:00.001-05:00

We finally found out who pushed so hard to rent the space out from under us--it is hard to compete with a national brand. Independent businesses begin in these neighborhoods, such as in soho and bucktown; it's a shame that in the end the street ends up looking like a shopping mall. We wondered why this tenant wanted our particular space so badly when there was a space available right next door- we have a destination client that wants to buy jewelry and now they will be walking into his store. We would have been fine with him right next door, as our jewelry is very different. Alexis Bittar is fashion/costume jewelry for all intents and purposes, while ours is finer. Perhaps the price point is similar, but the product is very, very different.
We offered to match the rent on our space, but as the story says, ‘I want a major retailer. You’re a small business, you could go out of business any time,’”

Fortunately, that isn't the case. We aren't going out of business, we are still growing. Namaste. ;)

Bucktown lands trendy national jeweler | News | Crain's Chicago Business

Why the store is dark right now...(no, we are not going out of business)

2010-10-04T09:35:00.000-05:00

Friends and customers,

Gem Jewelry Boutique has closed up the shop at 1710 N. Damen Ave., in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. While Gem maintained a solid performance at the location and intended to stay on, the owner of the building shifted his intentions very late in the lease renewal process in favor of a “major retailer”. Unfortunately, due to conditions and restrictions, we were unable to share this information with you until now. At some point our blog will chronicle the episode, if only to educate and entertain current and future independent retailers. At this moment we are negotiating a new address and will be up and open in quick order. We still have our wonderful jewelry available for purchase on our secure commerce website, www.gemjewelryboutique.com . And you can continue to reach us at 773-384-7700, and at contact@gemjewelryboutique.com. Thank you so much and see you soon!

Laura and Nick Kitsos,

Gem Jewelry Boutique

We are Moving!

2010-09-30T09:01:00.001-05:00

Please stay tuned!

Recent Additions for early fall

2010-08-26T09:19:00.000-05:00

18k gold with smoky quartz and green amethyst

14k rose gold and diamond earrings

oxidised silver diamond bangles

pyrite spike bracelet

hamsa bracelet with sapphire eye

rose cut diamond earrings

More storefronts.

2010-08-13T00:10:00.000-05:00

These are pics sent from my friend Lynn who just went to New York for the first time. I love the cleaners and I just realized that I actually went into the sewing machine "store" and never even noticed the sewing machines in the window. I just saw the clothes and lost myself..!

Just in from Turkey..

2010-08-12T23:54:00.000-05:00

From Turkish designer Gasia, we have just received this beautiful collection of rose gold, blackened silver and rose cut diamond jewelry. Carrie's moon is the necklace that was recently featured on the latest Sex and the City movie.

New Rings

2010-08-07T23:56:00.000-05:00

3.33 carat colored diamond ring set in 18k white gold with pave diamonds $1850

grey diamond set in 18k gold with brilliant diamond accent

arik kastan 14k rose gold and labradorite ring

raw diamond ring set in 14k gold with brilliant diamond accents

megan thorne 18k gold rose cut sapphire ring and 18k band with sapphire and tanzanite

18k white gold megan thorne nymph ring

18k gold megan thorne diamond ring

gemstone slices

2010-07-31T22:50:00.000-05:00

These beautiful gemstone slices are being sent to India to be made into 18k gold delicate stacking rings. I can't wait to see the final pieces!

pink tourmaline, aquamarine and indicolite ready to be made into 18k slice rings.

peruvian opal, rutilated quartz and labradorite slices

New York again...

2010-07-31T22:43:00.000-05:00

I love storefronts. I love the way that each one is unique and usually different from the next. I become very inspired by these little shopfronts. Here are a few that caught my eye...

Erica Molinari newness!

2010-07-13T23:20:00.000-05:00

The Reader Party with Nancy and Nick!

2010-07-13T23:17:00.000-05:00

Gem in Daily Candy today....

2010-07-13T23:14:00.000-05:00

Summer Sale Begins!

2010-07-02T09:49:00.000-05:00

gem jewelry boutique: Gem voted "Best place to buy an unusual engagement ring" from the Chicago Reader!

2010-07-02T09:42:00.002-05:00

gem jewelry boutique: Gem voted "Best place to buy an unusual engagement ring" from the Chicago Reader!

Sadness down South

2010-05-26T08:53:00.000-05:00

As I am sure most of my readers agree, the situation with the BP oil spill is horrendous. I just found these pictures online which illustrates the suffering our wildlife is enduring.

what can we do to stop this?!

A few new rings...

2010-05-24T09:35:00.000-05:00

Black gold with micro-pave white diamond eternity ring.

a 1.11 carat raw rose cut diamond in a greenish tinge. Very sparkly!

yellow gold eternity ring with white diamonds. also available in black gold and rose gold

A .50 carat white gold diamond band/ring for the more traditional bride.

Chechu Alava

2010-05-17T08:30:00.000-05:00

While attending Art Chicago, or "Artropolis" last week I discovered this artist and her blurry, ethereal and captivating paintings. I want one! (or two or three..) I just love her work!

eerily beautiful...

this one reminds me of my sister and I..

and this reminds me of the "four sisters" (mom, linda, sally and nancy)

The 3/50 project

2010-05-11T09:25:00.000-05:00

visit this website for more info on why small, local businesses are better for the economy than ever!

Hides to Seek: Best in leather from Kate Spade, Soïa and Kyo, Leighelena, Joie, Frank Tell, and more - Chicago magazine - March 2010 - Chicago

2010-05-05T13:37:00.001-05:00

Hides to Seek: Best in leather from Kate Spade, Soïa and Kyo, Leighelena, Joie, Frank Tell, and more - Chicago magazine - March 2010 - Chicago

now in store--leigh elena stingray bracelets. priced from $70- $95

Come by and say hi!

2010-05-05T08:30:00.000-05:00

You can't tell from this picture but we have painted the back wall a dark chocolate brown and added a new vintage case to our collection. Come by and see our changes!

Mom's Day

2010-05-03T08:38:00.000-05:00

Mom deserves the best. Make it one of a kind! (like her..)

Diamond and blue sapphire rose gold evil eye bracelet. Now in store.

This tiny hand has been around my neck for over a week now.

I'm not takin' it off!!! (but I'll order ya one...) ;)

New rings from Lika Behar. 24k gold bezels surround luscious gemstones on hammered oxidised silver.

Diamonds and Topaz

2010-04-26T09:47:00.000-05:00

New rings in stock now

Megan Thorne

2010-04-26T09:43:00.000-05:00

Back from market and so excited to receive these beautiful rings from Megan Thorne!

Tucson is such an interesting place!

2010-02-03T21:19:00.000-06:00

Namaste & Singing Bowls at The Pueblo Show

Malachite

wow

hmmmm.....

remember, amethyst is february's birthstone!

New Year, New Ideas

2010-01-03T18:39:00.000-06:00

My new numerology collection.

An old tin type from New York flea market that I made into a necklace.

Interesting Rings

2009-11-29T19:27:00.001-06:00

rings by haoshi, maureen duffy and aoi kotsuhiroi

Love me some Barneys.....

2009-11-29T11:18:00.001-06:00

New Holiday Jewelry

2009-11-25T21:40:00.000-06:00

We have so much new jewelry in the store right now, it's making us giddy! Only a smidge of it has been posted onto the website, but more will follow as I photograph it and upload it onto the site. Here are a few pics of new stuff:

Fall 2009 Preview

2009-09-14T21:32:00.002-05:00

A very old clover locket I found in the Chelsea flea market in August. I attached it to a gold and turquoise chain for contrast.
Another item I scored from Chelsea while in New York; an old Chinese slipper in gold fill. Really cool..
14k gold and sterling pink tourmaline and diamond ring, now in the shop.
pave diamond jewelry we have or have had.
Just for fun: we love organic jewelry so I put some of my favorites together.

New Spiritual Jewelry

2009-05-31T09:15:00.002-05:00

3 old buddha charms
Tahitian Pearl on 14k chain

Gorgeous Rose Cut Diamonds set into oxidised silver with 18k earwires. They look sooo elegant on! (2.68 carats)

An assortment of our new diamond set spiritual necklaces

Estate Rings and Hands

2009-05-21T22:47:00.004-05:00

This ring from the 1940's sold over Mother's Day. I loved the spring like color of the stone and the setting was a combo of 14k yellow with 14k green gold floral detail.

This baby is brilliant! Nearly a carat of European cut diamonds are set into a classic cluster design. The gold is not quite yellow and not quite rose gold. Very deserving of a bride.

The cast hands are a new addition to the Pica line and they include a figa, a mudra, and a Santo hand. All cast in bronze with 18k gold jump rings, they are $78 each for the figa and mudra and $98 for the Santo.

Mother's Day!

2009-05-04T22:43:00.001-05:00

various musings

2009-05-04T22:33:00.001-05:00

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My son Ben and I having fun with photobooth; Spring is in the air!; a photo taken while at the Hell's Kitchen Flea Market in Feb;
some beautiful jewels by Ruth Tomlinson, which we have carried in the past but only have one lonely ring left...boo...

Love Tokens

2009-02-09T20:33:00.000-06:00

Love Tokens-Handmade sentiments of love

Miss Do-Gooder

2009-01-27T19:46:00.003-06:00

My talented and gracious friend Susan created Miss Do-Gooder in order to raise awareness to those causes out there that need more attention and support. She started with animal cruelty and has just recently launched the super cool grey T which supports literacy. She plans on making and selling t-shirts to support poverty, AIDS, domestic abuse, global warming and unfair trade. She gives 20% from each sale to these amazing causes. You know those guys who call you at home and ask you to support their charity or police department or whatever? They give about 1% of your donation to their cause; Susan is giving 20%. That is huge! So proud of you, girl!

Pica in Daily Candy

2009-01-27T19:34:00.002-06:00

Skulls

2009-01-11T20:43:00.002-06:00

Ya know, I just have a thing for skulls. Maybe it's because my 2 boys enjoy drawing skull and crossbone tattoos on me--maybe it's because I'm just a little bit too aware of my mortality--maybe it's because they are cool looking!! I just like em..

Pica Vintage Letters

2008-12-30T21:12:00.004-06:00

About 2 summers ago, at a flea market in Chicago, I stumbled upon a bucket filled with old letters of various sizes which appeared to be made of lead. I thought these old letters, which were probably used for small signage and doors, were so unusual and would be such a cool way to wear a personalized initial necklace without the same old stamped disc look. It took me a while, but I finally had them cast in bronze and after many weeks of playing around with noxious and hopefully not too toxic chemicals, I created a hand-rubbed antiqued finish which makes these letters look old again. I drill a hole into the top and solder a nice sized ring of 18k gold so you can slip them onto different chains. I am really excited about these and so far, the response has been wonderful. I recently found another lot of letters and will be casting these along with some vintage numbers in January. I named the line Pica. Enjoy!

A New Year

2008-12-29T21:41:00.003-06:00

Wow, I can't believe I haven't posted in over a year--I'm bad at this blogging thing! I have been busy with the store, trying to create some of our own lines and still hunting for new and interesting jewelry designers. In the past year, we have carried designers such as Ruth Tomlinson from London (show above), Basia from Canada, ila & i from Houston, kothari from San Francisco/India and a lot of reworked vintage. I will make a new year's resolution to try to keep up at least weekly with this blog.

Nunu

2007-11-27T08:40:00.000-06:00

A darling designer from Texas, Nunu created these luscious semi-precious cluster earrings. They are just the right amount of festive for your lobes!

Laura Kitsos

2007-11-26T09:16:00.000-06:00

These are 3 of my newest designs. I am getting into doming and nesting right now. Also, the mossy green rutilated quartz earrings have 18k gold tendrils which move slightly when you wear them. They are my favorite new thing at the moment!

Anat Gelbard

2007-11-18T22:55:00.000-06:00

From Israel, Anat's work is influenced by ancient culture designs and techniques such as Estruscan, African and Japanese. She is mostly inspired by natural organic shapes and only uses high karat gold (22k)

Irene Neuwirth

2007-11-14T08:36:00.000-06:00

Irene Neuwirth uses different colors of 18k gold, such as green or pink in her stunning designs. She also likes to use unusual and rare gemstones with a raw undertone and mix them with diamonds.

Vanessa Hirschowitz

2007-11-07T08:04:00.000-06:00

Lucky for us Vanessa lives in Chicago and presented her jewelry to us with open arms- she gave us a beautiful collection of completely hand forged 22k gold and fine silver goods- each piece one of a kind. We love her creative designs as do our customers who know what fine jewelry really is.

Lina Fanourakis

2007-11-06T08:09:00.000-06:00

Based in Athens, Lina crafts timeless and elegant designs from precious metals and rose cut diamonds, merging the arts of sculpture and jewelry design. Lina is inspired by the stained glass windows of cathedrals, and how they use light to catch the eye with glamour, not glitz.

Lucifer Vir Honestus

2007-11-02T09:02:00.000-05:00

Not a man, but a woman, Luna Scamuzzi, an amazing Italian goldsmith creates these organic works of art.

Jeanine Payer

2007-11-01T20:56:00.000-05:00

I have been a fan and collector of Jeanine's work for several years and am excited to be showing it in the store this season. She really does hand engrave each piece- when I hold 2 of her bracelets with the same quote/size of metal, there is a slight difference in each of the handwriting. At this point in her successful career, it would be so easy for her to cast the pieces and mass-produce them, but she holds true to her original premise and realization of the integrity in her designs.

Finn

2007-10-31T08:14:00.000-05:00

I love Finn for their simplicity but also for their clean, bold designs. They always use 18k gold and a nice amount of it to give each piece some weight and substance. I am absolutely obsessed with the pig!!!

Gem-A Jewelry Boutique

2007-10-29T18:51:00.000-05:00

This is our shop in Bucktown- it's very sweet and cozy. If you are ever in Chicago, come and visit us!

Yayoi Forest

2007-10-26T16:00:00.000-05:00

Yayoi is a very talented and spirited jewelry designer from Japan. Her style is organic, fluid and playful. Each piece makes me smile!

Estate Collection

2007-10-24T08:32:00.000-05:00

After collecting estate jewelry for years, I am finally putting my collection in the store. These are 2 examples of pieces I have found: The locket is an Art Nouveau piece from 1910. It is 14k rose gold on a diamond cut 14k rose gold chain (to add a bit of flair!) The second piece is a pair of earrings I made from reclaimed Victorian friendship bracelet tags which were hand engraved with the recipient's name on the front and the friend on the reverse. They are made of sterling, with 18k earwires and a black spinel drop.

Ten Thousand Things

2007-10-22T19:21:00.000-05:00

Heather Guidero

2007-10-19T20:17:00.000-05:00

Call me a purist, but I love when jewelry is done simply yet still feels so elegant and polished. Heather Guidero's jewelry exhibits just these traits. Her use of bi-metal and brushed finishing keep her jewelry rich and textural in both color and design. Love it!

Gintare

2007-10-15T10:16:00.000-05:00

We have recently added Gintare's jewelry to our shop. Her pieces are finely hand wrought from 18k yellow and white gold with the use of diamonds and unusual stones such as this rare crysocolla piece. We will be hosting a trunk show with all her work on nov.30 and dec. 1 at Gem. Everyone is welcome!

Vincente Agor

2007-10-13T21:38:00.000-05:00

Very delicate floral frames in gold are so feminine and beautiful.

Gem in October Vogue

2007-10-12T17:28:00.000-05:00

We are so excited to have been included in Vogue's article on curated jewelry stores. To be included in the same company as Twist and DeVera is unbelievable! Thanks Vogue!

Laurent Gandini

2007-10-06T22:18:00.000-05:00

When at Barney's the other day, I had to try on these beautiful earrings from Laurent Gandini. They were in 10karat rose gold and seemed to be hand engraved. I really loved them and may "wish" for them around the holidays!

Suzan Rezac

2007-09-27T09:43:00.000-05:00

Suzan, a friend and brilliant metalsmith, created these one of a kind earrings from sawing a design into sterling sheet then adhering 24k gold foil onto the design. They are about 2.5" in diameter. I think I'll have a mild panic attack if they sell!

Lena Sadergard

2007-09-24T22:47:00.000-05:00

check out this website-great jewelry and the music is actually nice to listen too while you are browsing!

Anna Ruth Henriques

2007-09-24T22:36:00.000-05:00

I came across this necklace on barneys.com and loved it's unusual detail with an image under the crystal.

Jessica Kagan Cushman

2007-09-21T22:57:00.000-05:00

I love Jessica's scrimshaw bracelets. When in New York in August for the accessories circuit, I got to meet her and purchase her resin version of these ivory bracelets. We now have them in store and customers are earing them up!

Anaconda

2007-09-20T09:06:00.000-05:00

Anaconda Jewelry is amazing! The use of unusual gold alloys produces a striking color in the work. Hand engraving and diamonds often accentuate the work as well.

Gabrielle Sanchez

2007-09-19T09:01:00.001-05:00

Gabrielle Sanchez creates the most beautiful earrings. Her stones are exquisite, the gold detail is enough to make them stand apart from other simple gemstone earrings.

Pippa Small

2007-09-19T07:54:00.001-05:00

Pippa Small is an organic jeweler with a touch of whimsy in all her designs. A jeweler who uses minimal techniques yet orchestrates them in a striking, bold manner. I love that she always uses high karat gold and tumbled, natural looking stones. I would love to own a piece from her!

Arik Kastan rose gold bracelet

2007-09-18T22:36:00.000-05:00

arik is my new favorite designer. he works only in 14k rose gold and has a very victorian feel to his jewelry. I absolutely love this line!