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

In memory of our dear friend Joe...

a true gentlemen and a beloved friend, In memory of Joe Fuentes, rest in peace.

Fashion Under the Flatirons

We're excited to be one of the local downtown Boulder retailers taking part in "Fashion Under the Flatirons" a fashion show being put on by Downtown Boulder, Inc tonight at the Boulder Theater. We've got three leggy models strutting the catwalk in our jewelry... tickets are still available just go to boulderdowntown.com

Upside down ring

Here's a unique ring that we designed for our "Far Away Client" in London. Take a close look and you can see that the diamond is set upside down. The setting itself is all curves and roundness to offset the angular diamond. 14k yellow gold with a high polish accents the curves.

All phases of the design and finishing processes were long distance! Congratulations Eve!