Locally Made Damascus Steel Rings

Our locally produced damascus steel ring is done, this is our first official model! The rings are 7.5mm wide, come with a flat and a round profile............ estimated delivery time is 3 weeks to 4 weeks. The damascus steel rods are imported from Europe and all fabrication and labor is done locally here in Boulder, currently there are very few domestic damascus ring producers, so we are proud to offer this unique ring. The rings have a beautiful, subtle, fingerprint-like texture. The pattern of each ring varies, making each ring one of a kind. We make them to order in your size. $599

We had a lovely .5ct natural green sapphire that was just begging to be made into something fun. We decided to design a 18k green gold and diamond ring for it and we're thrilled with how it turned out. It's gorgeous worn alone and even more beautiful worn with a little sparkly diamond band. $ 2950

Welcome Back, Hawk!

He's BA-ACK! For those of our friends whom we've met in the last two years, Hawk will be a new face in the store (as equally adorable as the face in this picture, but not holding a giant fish, we promise.) Hawk began working with Jay ten years ago, and after a brief hiatus, has realized that his life just wasn't as wonderful as it had been when he'd been spending forty hours a week with Jay. For those of you who've been working with Hawk over the years, you'll be thrilled to know that he's back in the shop brokering stones and helping his clients as if he never left. It's great to have him back with us.

Don't be Afraid!

Don't be afraid. Don't. We know that many of you are scared to wear yellow gold. We know it and we get it... your diamond engagement ring and wedding band are platinum, your diamond stud earrings are set in platinum and your watch is stainless steel. We know this because we've helped you design all of them and along the way you just might have mentioned that yellow gold is eighties and that it reminds you of your mother, and that you would never (gasp) mix metals.

Well, we have some thoughts on this. Let us address point by point.

1. Your diamond engagement ring and wedding band look AMAZING in platinum/white gold. Absolutely amazing. Nothing shows a diamond off like platinum! Yellow gold engagement rings are not for everyone. If you want a yellow gold engagement ring you have a certain kind of style... very traditional (yay!) or very fashion forward (double yay!)

2. Yes, there was a lot of brassy yellow gold going on in the eighties... it's true. But there was also Madonna, and the Rubix Cube, and Sixteen Candles... and how awesome is all of THAT? Consider.

3. We don't know what sort of issues you have with your mother, but we're sure she loves you. Very, very much.

4. Yes mixing metals is a bit like wearing white after Labor Day or like wearing black patent Channel ballet flats with a chocolate Hobo satchel... it takes putting a toe in the water... feeling the temperature... and debating. Can you take the plunge? You know it will be a shock at first, but you know that once you get over the initial jolt, it starts to feel totally normal. Those old "rules" are just that... old. It's 2010 and it's okay to mix it up a bit!

Some of our most sassy and chic clients have all SORTS of jewelry... white, yellow, rose, modern, vintage, real, costume, and the most fabulous change it up and keep it interesting by mixing and matching and being fearless!

So. In honor of ALL of our wonderful clients, we have designed a darling little line of yellow gold and gemstone earrings. We think these are just PERFECT for everyone. A bit vintage (see the filigree on the sides?) and a bit modern (see those clean, simple bezels?) and not too much yellow (we've sandblasted it to soften it up a bit) but just enough to keep it current. They're a great price ,too! $350-$500. We wish we had a fabulous name for them... but we're too crazy busy with Mother's Day deadlines and we've had too little coffee today to sit around and brainstorm a cute and quirky name. Thoughts, anyone??

Boulder Humane Society, Great Catsby!

Every year we design a one of a kind, animal inspired piece of jewelry for the Boulder Humane Society's annual fundraiser. This year's theme was The Great Catsby, and to celebrate the roaring twenties we decided a 72 inch strand of "flapper" pearls was the order of the day. Alternating silver and diamond coins add a little extra sparkle.

Last year's "Streets of Pawris" had us designing with our (not so) little bulldog Sookie in mind, so this year we decided that Kenny's (very) little toy fox terrier, Roxy would be our inspiration. She has her own, larger coin that adds a little whimsy and charm to the overall piece.

We're animal lovers who bring our dogs with us to the shop nearly every day, so we're so thrilled that this year's design helped raise over $2000 for all of the homeless furries in the Boulder area.

When in doubt, stack!

Our client Renee came to us with several diamonds and wanted a chunky, fashion-forward right hand ring... After some consideration and a couple different design incarnations, we decided to explore setting her diamonds into simple and versatile stacking rings. When in doubt, stack! It really is one of our favorite ways to design modern, luxe looks. Instead of one big clunky ring, Renee gets a big "effortless look" that she can play with and add to in the future.

La Vie En Rose

One of our most beloved designs... this time around we've designed it with a fancy cognac colored diamond in mind... set in 14k rose gold with a halo bezel of white diamonds. $4375