The A to Z of Jewelry

From alexandrite and cultured pearls to gold vermeil, high jewelry, turquoise and zircon, our glossary is a quick reference guide for what’s what in the jewelry industry. Did you know that alexandrite was first unearthed in Russia’s Ural mountains and can morph colors? Even more, what about its chatoyancy visual effect, reminiscent of a cat’s […]

Flower Bouquet of Gemstones

The en tremblant style of jewelry crafting first emerged in the 18th and 19th century and the term itself in French means “trembling.” These brooches were created by affixing a trembler, or a wire-coiled spring, at the base of a bejewelled floral or flower spray piece. The slightest movement created a subtle trembling effect, catching […]