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Every Gem Has a Story — This One Flew

Every Gem Has a Story — This One Flew

jocelyn rodriguez

Some stories start in the mine. Others start midair. A client came in asking to replace the amethyst in her engagement ring. It wasn’t lost, she told us — she...

Every Gem Has a Story — This One Flew

jocelyn rodriguez

Some stories start in the mine. Others start midair. A client came in asking to replace the amethyst in her engagement ring. It wasn’t lost, she told us — she...

It Takes a Village: The Story of Malawi Magenta Garnet

It Takes a Village: The Story of Malawi Magenta...

jocelyn rodriguez

From a single hillside in Malawi comes a story of color, community, and care. The Malawi Garnet project brought opportunity to a small rural village, where women and men worked...

It Takes a Village: The Story of Malawi Magenta...

jocelyn rodriguez

From a single hillside in Malawi comes a story of color, community, and care. The Malawi Garnet project brought opportunity to a small rural village, where women and men worked...

If It Wasn’t You, Blink Twice...

If It Wasn’t You, Blink Twice...

jocelyn rodriguez

An open letter to whoever pulled off the Louvre heist. Okay, so… Two people roll up to the Louvre on a ladder truck, break in, steal the crown jewels of...

If It Wasn’t You, Blink Twice...

jocelyn rodriguez

An open letter to whoever pulled off the Louvre heist. Okay, so… Two people roll up to the Louvre on a ladder truck, break in, steal the crown jewels of...

Mark Your Calendar: NYC Jewelry Week

jocelyn rodriguez

NYC Jewelry Week returns November 17–23, 2025, bringing exhibitions, talks, and creative showcases across the city. Explore the full lineup at nycjewelryweek.com — a celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and the...

Mark Your Calendar: NYC Jewelry Week

jocelyn rodriguez

NYC Jewelry Week returns November 17–23, 2025, bringing exhibitions, talks, and creative showcases across the city. Explore the full lineup at nycjewelryweek.com — a celebration of craftsmanship, culture, and the...

Color Coordination: The Sapphire Spectrum

jocelyn rodriguez

Sapphires are shaping the new language of color in fine jewelry. From calibrated pinks and yellows to deep ocean blues, designers are composing with intention — building emotion, precision, and...

Color Coordination: The Sapphire Spectrum

jocelyn rodriguez

Sapphires are shaping the new language of color in fine jewelry. From calibrated pinks and yellows to deep ocean blues, designers are composing with intention — building emotion, precision, and...

Beyond Facets: The Rise of Cabochons and Buff Tops

jocelyn rodriguez

Designers are turning toward gemstones that trade glow for substance. Cabochons and buff tops, once considered secondary cuts, are experiencing a resurgence in fine jewelry, celebrated for their smooth surfaces,...

Beyond Facets: The Rise of Cabochons and Buff Tops

jocelyn rodriguez

Designers are turning toward gemstones that trade glow for substance. Cabochons and buff tops, once considered secondary cuts, are experiencing a resurgence in fine jewelry, celebrated for their smooth surfaces,...

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