by Lita Wilson, CSA | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Jewelry is perhaps one of the oldest forms of expression. Whether that be of the self, love, social standing or religious belief, jewelry always gets the job done. Within the last few years, jewelry layering has drifted in and out of fashion. Layering of gold chains...
by Lita Wilson, CSA | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
With Halloween right around the corner, everyone is starting to shift their focus to all things scary. Home and yard decor, horror movies and ghost stories are out of their seasonal boxes and now an aspect of everyone’s day-to-day life. The jewelry world, despite the...
by Kendra Wollert, CGA | Jul 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Gemstones have captivated mankind for centuries with their stunning hues and mesmerizing beauty. While we are familiar with gems exhibiting a single color, there exists a rare and enchanting category of gemstones that possess the remarkable ability to change color....
by Lita Wilson, CSA | Jun 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
At the beginning of May, you most likely noticed that we had closed for a week. While the owners had gone to an education conference hosted by the American Gem Society, I traveled north to Alaska to see family. Despite not going there to shop for jewelry or even learn...
by Lita Wilson, CSA | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
We see a lot of unique jewelry come through Olufson Designs. Whether it’s a piece in our famed estate case, a piece we’ve repaired or a piece being evaluated, antiques and family heirlooms are a common sight within the walls of our shop. These pieces also come with...
by Kendra Wollert, CGA | Apr 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Laboratory-grown diamonds are also commonly called lab created, factory-grown, man-made, synthetic, and lab-grown. These diamonds have the same chemical, physical, and optical properties as natural diamonds, but they are grown in specifically designed equipment called...
