For the fallen crew of the U.S.S. Cole O’ noble seventeen, You served the U.S. Navy at sea and port And brought peace to territories unseen, Only to have your lives taken away by an evil... Read more >>

Q: Dear Budget Fashionista, Are cocktail rings with semi-precious stones like amethyst, aquamarine, ruby, pink sapphire are still “in”? Can they be worn everyday or only on special... Read more >>

I have been asked by many friends and acquaintances about the best way to choose a diamond. They want to know what to look for in terms of quality and value. So, I will share with you what my... Read more >>

One day my three and a half year old niece told her daddy it hurt “here” and she pointed to her lower back/bottom. He thought it was the tag rubbing her waist, but saw no red irritation... 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 >>

Though it has been over twenty years, I still remember the incident like it was yesterday. It was July 9, 1983, and my favorite aunt, Jewell, was getting married. I was ecstatic. There were five... Read more >>

Diamonds may be forever, but they’re not for everyone. I’ve never wanted an engagement ring, and especially not a diamond, but I quickly learned that to avoid stepping on toes, I should... Read more >>

I have a scar. Well, not really. Not one you can see. But if you heard the story once, you would see it next time. I am the girl who got her wedding cancelled, six weeks before the day, with a letter... Read more >>

If you are in the market for an unusual ring, have an idea for something different and spectacular but don’t know where to start—read on to find out why going the custom way may be right... Read more >>

It’s a Tuesday. Nothing romantic happens on Tuesdays. Nobody expects for anything romantic to happen on a Tuesday. But he was more romantic on that Tuesday than I could ever imagine. I race... Read more >>