by Kendra Wollert, CGA | Jan 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, is a day dedicated to expressing affection and love. While it is widely recognized as a day for exchanging cards, flowers, and chocolates, the history of Valentine’s Day is shrouded in mystery and...
by Lita Wilson, CSA | Jan 6, 2024 | Jewelry
Weddings are the best day of a couple’s life and the beginning of life together. They can also be a very daunting thing to plan with the combination of choosing your vendors, making a seating arrangement and getting your outfit ready for the big day. Wedding fashion...
by Kendra Wollert, CGA | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
What is one way to score a great gift? Make them feel extra special! This idea has no expiration date and is good for any occasion. Anniversary? Absolutely. In the dog house? Yes, beyond a doubt. 2023 holiday gift? Let us help you score big! In this blog article I...
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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Jewelry
By Kendra K. Wollert CGA Montana, renowned for its majestic mountains and breathtaking landscapes, is not only a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts but also a hidden gem for precious gemstone enthusiasts. Montana sapphires are nestled within the treasure troves of 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...
