Why Should You Engrave an Inscription in Your Wedding Rings? Before answering: what to engrave on a ring, it might be a good idea to first answer the question: why? It’s not required, right? The chaplain’s not going to inspect … Continue reading →

The Mangagement Rings Story Check out the cutting edge Mangagement rings news, through the eyes of Alan and Maura. Abruptly, Alan turned to me, his Santa Barbara Jeweler and said, “You know…I feel a little discriminated against. Here we are designing my … Continue reading →

My Two Favorite Jobs as a Jeweler My favorite job as a Santa Barbara repairing Jeweler is witnessing peoples’ faces light up upon seeing on a treasured piece of jewelry, that has been restored to pristine condition. My second favorite … Continue reading →

Are Diamonds Really a Girl’s Best Friend? Santa Barbara Jeweler Calla Gold and her husband Jeremy Gold dish about diamonds. Decades ago, DeBeers coined the expression, “Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.” I confess…it’s a catchy slogan. But is it true? … Continue reading →

Don’t Wait to Size Your Ring Georgia worked at a small plumbing supply house and I dropped in at her office the other day to say hello when I was in the neighborhood. Being the Santa Barbara Repair Jeweler that … Continue reading →

Sad Sack StackersStackers are sets of two or more of rings worn together on the same finger. Story This Santa Barbara Jeweler loves wearing multiple rings together on the same finger. Do you? In my world it’s called stackingStacking refers … Continue reading →

What Exactly Is Ring Engraving? This Santa Barbara Jewelry Designer’s phone rang and a guy named Lon said, “My girlfriend Sue wants engraving on her engagement ringAn engagement ringAn engagement ring is a ring that a man gives to a woman when he proposes to her. After she’s married, it will be worn together with her wedding bandTypically, bands are simple rings of uniform width. They can be thick or thin. Occasionally, gemstones will be flush set in bands.. is a ring that a man gives to a woman when … Continue reading →

The Phone Call Jewelers Never Want to Get My Santa Barbara Jewelry phone rang on a gorgeous palm tree waving day. This Jewelry Designer never likes to hear these words, “It’s Mary, I’ve lost my wedding ring!”

Severe Reality Adjustment and Serious Bummer for John John and Candy had been dating for two years when John finally decided the time had come for him to pop the question. First, though, and with the help of good jeweler, … Continue reading →

Why Your Wife-to-Be Should be Part of the Engagement RingAn engagement ringAn engagement ring is a ring that a man gives to a woman when he proposes to her. After she’s married, it will be worn together with her wedding bandTypically, bands are simple rings of uniform width. They can be thick or thin. Occasionally, gemstones will be flush set in bands.. is a ring that a man gives to a woman when he proposes to her. After she’s married, it will be worn together with her wedding bandTypically, bands … Continue reading →