Last week, our office received something in the mail that took our breaths away. It was a delicate, 24K gold necklace that said “blessed” in teeny-tiny script, and we were told that we... Read more >>

“Wow…what beautiful colors…so delicate…” was what I overheard from a customer as I browsed the Sonya Ooten Gem Bar in LA’s Larchmont shopping district last week.... Read more >>

From as far back as we can trace, we have been adorning ourselves with beautiful objects. Our rings, bracelets and necklaces have been around for thousands of years. The oldest jewelery comes from... Read more >>

Rose quartz, to those who are keen on the metaphysical properties of stones, attracts love. It’s also the name of Yvette Chamberland’s jewelry store at 3904, 24th Street. She explains the... Read more >>

In what appears to be a growing trend of fast-fashion retailers seeking to capitalize on culturally insensitive stereotypes, Forever 21 is selling an “Oriental Girl” necklace (so-called on... Read more >>

Besides a tasteful wedding band (of course), is jewelry ever right for guys? I mean really right? Has any diamond-stud earring or braided leather necklace ever made a guy look that much better? Does... Join this chit chat >>

It goes without saying that women are extremely busy during the hectic holiday season. Not only do women have to make huge holiday dinners, fight excessive, rowdy crowds, and shop for everything on... Read more >>

Hubby and I have a fun tradition where we only buy “stocking” gifts for each other for Christmas. What makes it so fun is finding creative gifts that will fit in a sock, but still have the... Read more >>

If you’re looking to turn up the heat with that special someone this Valentine’s Day but need a little help in the flirting department, fear not. We’ve found just the thing to help... Read more >>

No one can say they have a completely tangle-free jewelry box. No matter how hard you try, something always seems to get tied, twisted, or turned around. Let’s face it, even though we may have... Read more >>