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 →

Like Dear Abby, Calla Gold Jewelry Advises Women About Jewelry Issues Alison asks, “Do many women wear wedding rings they’re not crazy about? Or is it just me?”

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 →

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 →

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 →

The MJSA “Suite Emotion” Jewelry 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 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. is completed, the piece is cast in … Continue reading →

Stop the Presses; Newspaperman Tackles Ticklish 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 are simple … Continue reading →

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 →

This nice post from Project Wedding has some helpful tips on caring for and cleaning your rings.

What Amy Didn’t Have Amy is a gorgeous young mom, with two energetic young boys and a great husband, Charlie. What she doesn’t have is a wedding set that works for her.