by Colleen Powers, CSA | Feb 12, 2026 | Jewelry
and the Quiet Beauty of Winter February in Oregon has a softness to it.Rain is never far away, and even during the clearer stretches between storms, the air remains cool and damp. Mornings often arrive wrapped in fog, the landscape muted and still. Hills blur into one...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Dec 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
Pantone’s Color of the Year 2026: A Quiet Moment Called Cloud Dancer December carries a certain magic. Lights appear in windows, gatherings feel a little more intentional, and we find ourselves reflecting on what the year has given us—and what we hope for in the year...
by Elisa O. Miller AGS, FGA, GIA | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Exploring the beauty, humanity, and heart behind responsibly sourced colored gemstones. Elisa Miller, Certified Gemologist Appraiser (AGS), Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (FGA), Graduate Gemologist (GIA) & Colleen Powers, CSA • October 30,...
by Colleen Powers, CSA | Sep 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, a beautiful trend continues to flourish: Fall weddings. More couples are choosing September through November to say “I do,” celebrating with rich color, cozy textures, and an atmosphere of warmth and elegance....
by Elisa O. Miller AGS, FGA, GIA | Aug 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
In the coming years, we are living through what financial experts are calling The Great Wealth Transfer. An estimated $84 trillion will move from one generation to the next in the United States over the next two decades, as Baby Boomers and older generations pass...
by Elisa O. Miller AGS, FGA, GIA | Aug 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The traditional August birthstones are peridot and sardonyx but in 2016 the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) and Jewelers of America (JA) made the decision to include spinel. Spinel is a gemstone that has been historically mistaken for ruby (mineral: corundum)....
by Colleen Powers, CSA | May 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
A Celebration of Elegance and Transition June is a month of change and celebration—school years end, graduates step into new life chapters, and families honor fathers and father figures. Those born in June are lucky to have not just one, but three official...
by Kendra Wollert, CGA | Mar 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
Anniversaries are cherished milestones that celebrate the enduring journey of love and commitment between partners. Selecting the perfect jewelry gift can beautifully commemorate the significance of each year spent together. This guide explores meaningful jewelry...
by Kendra Wollert, CGA | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Mixing metals in jewelry is a stylish way to create a unique and versatile look. After about 25 years of white gold being very popular, we are in the process of transitioning to yellow gold as a preference. Generation Zs are getting married and their preference is...
by AGS Reprint | Feb 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Imagine you are attending a garden party in the late afternoon. As you reach for a glass of lemonade, the ring on your finger sparkles with a lush, verdant green, mirroring the leaves around you. Later that evening, under the warm glow of candlelight at dinner, you...
