New Rings

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

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...

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!

The Reader Party with Nancy and Nick!

Gem in Daily Candy today....

Summer Sale Begins!

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

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

Sadness down South

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...

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

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

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

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!

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

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.