Discover the luminous beauty and rich lore of peridot, August’s birthstone and a gem once treasured by Egyptian pharaohs and Hawaiian goddesses. From its volcanic and celestial origins to modern ethical sourcing in Arizona, explore why this vivid green gemstone is a timeless symbol of protection, abundance, and inner light. Learn how to care for your peridot jewelry.

Chrome diopside, the vivid “Siberian Emerald,” glows with the pure green of untouched nature. First discovered in Siberia in 1988, this chromium-rich gem symbolizes renewal, abundance, and the Tree of Life. Loved for its rare, springlike hue and raw crystal beauty, chrome diopside needs no treatment—just the care of a gentle hand.

Go behind the scenes of Portraits of a Lady, where the Sylphide collection takes center stage. See how thoughtful design, expert styling, and a talented creative team transformed a vision of timeless elegance into striking editorial images.

Inspired by the legend of prima ballerina, Marie Taglioni, dancing under the stars on a winter’s night, the Sylphide collection is rich in mysterious geodes, shimmering sillimanite and clusters of twinkling raw diamonds and champagne zircons.  Graceful and elegant, these designs celebrate and re-imagine that magical moment as contemporary one-of-a-kind wearable works of art.

Discover the magic of Herkimer Diamond mining in New York. Learn history, best mines, tools, and tips for finding these sparkling quartz crystals.

The mystical moonstone, one of the birthstones for June, offer far more than meets the eye.

Take a look inside Squirrel City Jewelers, now featuring Michelle Pajak-Reynolds jewelry.

Intricate textures, patterns and forms featuring pin-set gemstones are a few of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s signature design elements. See how they’re made in this look behind the scenes.

What’s the difference between carat and karat?  These identical sounding words mean very different things and it can be confusing for those who are not used to using them every day. The key thing to remember is that one is a unit of measurement and the other is a unit of fineness. 

From concept to creation, experience the making of Michelle Pajak-Reynolds’s Voyageuse Collection

Exploring the wonder and beauty of pearls, the birthstone for June.

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.