Stephanie’s Story of her Disaster and Lapis InlayA settingA setting is any open element on a piece of jewelry into which a gemstone will be set. Settings include prongs, bezels, channels, or any other method of holding a gem in place. technique in which the stone is imbedded into a corresponding unfilled area with the same dimensions so that the “inlaid” material is level with the surface of the piece. Ring Repair  … Continue reading →

A Unfixable Ring Comes my Way “Can you size my emerald ring? I’ve been told it can’t be sized by two jewelers, but my friend said ‘Calla Gold is a miracle worker with jewelry.’ So could you help me?” Rhonda … Continue reading →

Who Do You Call When you Have an Antique Ring too Worn for Everyday Wear? Rodney and Taren were referred to Santa Barbara’s Calla Gold Jewelry for antique jewelry restoration after their frustrating experience trying to sort out what to do … Continue reading →

Gold Plating Jewelry – One of Those Frequently Asked Questions As the Dear Abby of Santa Barbara Jewelers, I get asked questions about gold plating jewelry all the time. What exactly is the procedure? Can my jewelry be gold platedGold … 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?”

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 →

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 →

Do You Have Large Knuckles? Do Your Rings Spin? Do you have a big gem ring you’ve given up on because it won’t stay upright? Is it sad and alone in the bottom of your jewelry box? You Want to … Continue reading →

  Ear Lobe Droop, It’s Like an Epidemic! This Santa Barbara Jeweler loves solving jewelry problems and ear lobe droop comes up a lot! Do some of your earrings end up pointing toward the pavement? If so, it’s time to … Continue reading →

Changing a Mabe Pearl Ring to a Pendant – Annabelle’s story The phone rang. “Calla Gold Jewelry. This is Calla!” “You said, ‘wear it, don’t warehouse it,’ and I can’t stop thinking about it.” And so this fun project landed … Continue reading →