Lightweight Prong Settings and Missing Diamonds – Wedding Ring Buyer Beware “Whoops! I’m Missing a Diamond. Again!” moaned Daphne. It was a sunny winter’s day in Santa Barbara, when my jewelry repair expert self took in a new wedding ring … 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 →

Jeremy Gold, (My Husband) Opines On the Soaring Price of Gold Some of you can probably remember when gold was selling for $35 an ounce—like my eighty-seven year old dad. It was under $300/oz. when I began my illustrious career … Continue reading →