About Us

 

People often ask me how I got into the jewelry business.  While I wouldn’t say it was a fluke, it certainly wasn’t anywhere in the fore front of my mind …. until one day I was talking about colleges with my high school daughter.  I told her, that if I were younger, I would go into the jewelry business.  I’ve always loved jewelry and been fascinated by rocks . Even as a young girl, I’d bicycle around to natural history museums looking at displays or searching for lovelies in my own backyard.   Our discussion culminated in a “light bulb” moment for me ... why not start my own business. 

 

But, let me digress.  My first career was in medical research, spanning more than twenty years, concluding as a research professor at the University of Washington in Seattle.  While academia had been my ultimate career goal, I clearly wasn’t suited for it.  So, I left the UW to pursue other interests in life.

 

One subsequent interest involved retail therapy.  I’d go window shopping in downtown Seattle , “oohing” and “aahing” over the “pretties” in the jewelry store windows … but I never went in. I always felt a little intimidated.  In time, though, curiosity won out and I entered one of Seattle’s finest.  My first purchase (eventually) was a natural fancy yellow diamond ring.  I say “eventually” because the store’s stock on hand was beyond my budget.  So, the store presented to me a selection of un-mounted stones from which we could design my ring.  It was a fascinating experience … I was hooked.

 

I had a few more rings designed and learned a lot more about gems in the process.  But, wanting to learn even more (being the researcher I am), I enrolled in the graduate gemologist program at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), of which I am now a Graduate Gemologist. 

 

But it didn’t stop there.  To further pique my interest, I had heard of this amazing multi-venue gem show held each year in Tucson, offering everything from million dollar diamonds to 12’ tall geodes.  So, I set up my business and headed to Arizona. I was off and running … and haven’t stopped since. 

 

My love of antiques and their fine craftsmanship, made adding estate jewelry to my business a natural addition. My research mind and discriminating eye have coupled well allowing me to obtain some amazing pieces at the high-profile auction houses of New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston.

 

Now, my husband and I regularly attend trade shows and auctions, seeking out fine quality gems and the latest jewelry designs for our clients.  

Specializing in fine jewelry & gemstones ...... classic, custom, unique, and fun!