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Vote for my Pleiades Collection in the Fairmined 100 Challenge!

The Fairmined 100 Challenge is a global design competition featuring 127 brand new jewelry collections to show the world that it is possible to make jewelry in an ethical and responsible way, and at the same time help artisanal and small-scale mining communities. The industry judges are deciding their favorites and today is your chance to support my Pleiades collection in the "Public's Favorite" category, this is the only category in which the winner is chosen by you, the public.

Voting is open until October 7,2022 so please share the voting link with your friends, family, and people who are interested in sustainability and ethical sourcing.

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Pleiades: Jewels Inspired by the Seven Sisters

With the perfect balance of sparkle and fantasy, the Pleiades Collection honors the beauty of our night sky and ancient mystical traditions. Possessing unexpected elegance, these one-of-a-kind fine-jewelry designs handcrafted in Fairmined 14k gold, ethically mined Umba sapphires and champagne zircons captivate the imagination.

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Gemstone Spotlight: Sapphire

Desired for centuries as the ultimate blue gemstone, sapphires got their name from the Greek word sappheiros which means “blue color.” Deep blue sapphires are considered stones of wisdom, protection and nobility by nearly every culture and religion. While blue is its best-known shade, sapphires are available in almost every color of the rainbow.

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Top 6 Gemstone Jewelry Care Tips

Spring-cleaning isn’t just for closets and junk drawers; it’s also great for your jewelry box.  Knowing how to properly care for your jewelry makes a significant difference in maintaining its beauty and heirloom quality for generations to come.  Here are my top 6 tips for how to care for your bejeweled treasures.

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