The Trials and Tribulations of Shopping and Buying Jewelry for Her ~ by Jeremy Gold Question guys: Do you find shopping for jewelry a daunting task? Does the thought of walking into a jewelry store leave you overwhelmed and weak kneed?

This is a story about a wedding ring disaster… …. with a happy ending. It started on the internet, far far away. Then it got local and transformed into a happy set of wedding rings. Let your Santa Barbara Jeweler … Continue reading →

Overheard at a Pool Party This Santa Barbara Jeweler heard this and had to write about it. Friends Beth and Laura met up a pool party. Beth turned to Laura and said, “I love that ring on you. Where did … Continue reading →

Who Uses a Santa Barbara Jeweler? I get asked often, “Calla can you designDesigning jewelry starts with a drawing of an idea. Next, a hand-carved or 3D CAD (computer aided designDesigning jewelry starts with a drawing of an idea. Next, a hand-carved or 3D CAD (computer aided design) wax model of the drawing is fabricated. After the wax model is completed, the piece is cast in medal.) wax modelBefore a ring is cast in precious metal, a model of it is carved in wax. Wax models are carved by hand or by a computer-assisted machine. of the drawing is fabricated. After the … Continue reading →

Do You Love the Internet? I’m definitely one Santa Barbara jeweler that does! I love being able to communicate quickly and fluidly online.

The Birth of Linda’s Fabulous Friendship Ring Linda has a close friend named Marge. When she moved to California and left Marge behind, Marge wanted to give her something to remind her of their friendship.  It was a lovely large … Continue reading →

Why Should You Invest in Your Jewelry Wardrobe? Jewelry is communication.  The communication choices you make by the jewelry you choose to wear, effects how other people perceive you.

Who’s Going to Be Your Next Jeweler? When I blogged about How to Choose Your Jeweler, I looked at the 8 types of Jewelers. As a Santa Barbara Jeweler, this is how I see it. If I’ve left out questions … Continue reading →

How to Choose Your Jeweler: You Have a Choice! At some point in your life jewelry becomes a cherished part of it. For me it was the horse pin my grandmother gave me when I was ten. I really wanted … Continue reading →