Opal is about a 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale. That's softer than quartz, softer than most garnets, and significantly softer than the sapphire or diamond...
Yes, absolutely. I'd say about a third of the custom rings I make have some kind of hidden inscription. It's one of those details that makes a piece feel...
Yes, absolutely. And I do it more often than you'd think - probably for about a third of the customs I take on last year. The short answer is that the metal...
The short answer: bring the engagement ring with you. Not a photo of it on your hand, not a screenshot from the jeweler's website - the actual ring. I've...
Yes. And you should probably have a clear idea of why before you start, because a multi-stone cluster brings a specific set of trade-offs that a...
I’m going to be honest with you: “designing a custom ring using online tools” means very different things depending on which website you land on. Some of...
I get this question a lot, and the honest answer is that hand shape matters, but it's not the only thing that matters. A ring that fits visually and...
Yes, and if your jeweler hasn't walked you through them by the second consultation, that's a red flag. I've had clients show up with a sketch and a budget,...
The short answer: professional ultrasonic with steam, once every six months at your jeweler's, and a soft brush at home. The long answer depends on what...
About 70% of the engagement rings I make start with a stone the client already owns-an heirloom, a flea market find, or a lab-grown diamond they bought...
One essay, one object, one quiet recommendation — delivered slowly, the way these things ought to be.