Susan's Blog

Every year at the end of January the entire world of gemstone, mineral, fossil and meteorite dealers, collectors and hobbyists enthusiastically ga...

I have been in love with colored gems for years but appreciation of precious opal, especially black opal, has come later in my career.  I always sk...

The wedding ring represents never ending love, as it has no beginning and no end. Learn more about ring exchange ceremonies around the world. Read on to see why this little piece of metal can hold such deep meaning.

History Tsavorite garnet has been nicknamed the “King of Garnet” for a good reason. Only found in Tanzania and Kenya in commercial quantities, ts...

Gold is naturally yellow-toned. When yellow gold is mixed with an alloy metal, it will produce white & rose gold. Discover the history of rose gold and how it is made for use in jewelry!

A small collection of beautiful necklaces, jewelry perfect for the holiday season.

Garnet The world of garnets is diverse, fascinating, and intense – both in color range and history.  And their value is far higher now that we are ...

Precious Colored Gemstones In my last blog, I wrote about diamonds as an asset. But there’s a range of gemstones beyond diamonds that can be valuab...

Diamonds I’m more accustomed to writing about the aesthetic value of jewelry and gemstones, but I have seldom written about their intrinsic value –...

How can I define myself in a single symbol? Throughout my storied travels scouring the globe for rarified treasures, my taste has ranged from the mythological to the au courant. I made a life of defying conventions and upending expectations. I know that I am “supposed” to have a logo, an emblem, some relatable identity that my clients can grasp on to. I have always eschewed such conventions. Until now.