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May and Emerald

May and Emerald

jocelyn rodriguez

Emerald is May’s birthstone, and it’s not trying to be perfect. The color, the inclusions, the character — it all comes with the stone. Here’s why that’s exactly the point.

May and Emerald

jocelyn rodriguez

Emerald is May’s birthstone, and it’s not trying to be perfect. The color, the inclusions, the character — it all comes with the stone. Here’s why that’s exactly the point.

A Quiet Source: Namibian Blue Tourmaline

A Quiet Source: Namibian Blue Tourmaline

jocelyn rodriguez

From Namibia’s Erongo Region, a quiet source of blue and lagoon tourmaline known for its clarity and depth. Easy to place, hard to replace.

A Quiet Source: Namibian Blue Tourmaline

jocelyn rodriguez

From Namibia’s Erongo Region, a quiet source of blue and lagoon tourmaline known for its clarity and depth. Easy to place, hard to replace.

We Love Her, Truly… Still.

We Love Her, Truly… Still.

jocelyn rodriguez

We said it before and we’ll say it again. While the industry pauses for a blue diamond, the stones designers actually work with have been here the whole time.

We Love Her, Truly… Still.

jocelyn rodriguez

We said it before and we’ll say it again. While the industry pauses for a blue diamond, the stones designers actually work with have been here the whole time.

April belongs to diamonds....& White Topaz

April belongs to diamonds....& White Topaz

jocelyn rodriguez

April’s birthstone is diamond, which we don't work with. For clients drawn to that same bright, clean look, we often guide them toward white topaz instead.

April belongs to diamonds....& White Topaz

jocelyn rodriguez

April’s birthstone is diamond, which we don't work with. For clients drawn to that same bright, clean look, we often guide them toward white topaz instead.

When an Inclusion Isn’t a Flaw

When an Inclusion Isn’t a Flaw

jocelyn rodriguez

Not every inclusion is a flaw. In some gemstones, it’s the feature that defines value. This piece explores when clarity matters and when character takes its place.

When an Inclusion Isn’t a Flaw

jocelyn rodriguez

Not every inclusion is a flaw. In some gemstones, it’s the feature that defines value. This piece explores when clarity matters and when character takes its place.

Montana Sapphire as a Palette Stone

Montana Sapphire as a Palette Stone

jocelyn rodriguez

Montana sapphires aren’t limited to a single shade or season. With a natural range of blues, greens, and seafoam tones, they allow designers to build palettes instead of searching for...

Montana Sapphire as a Palette Stone

jocelyn rodriguez

Montana sapphires aren’t limited to a single shade or season. With a natural range of blues, greens, and seafoam tones, they allow designers to build palettes instead of searching for...

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