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Now this is my kind of social distancing! Photo: Alexis Brooke PhotographyFlorals: Topiary219Jewelry: Christine Alaniz DesignsVenue: Appleford Estate  

I made this pear halo engagement ring (with a 1.51ct center diamond!) in November for a holiday proposal. The halo is set with a sparkly split prong setting, and the shank has pavé diamonds to match. My customer provided a few images that he knew his girlfriend liked, and we created this classic engagement ring in just a few weeks. If you want a unique, custom engagement ring, send me a message! I'd love to help you create the ring of your dreams.

For WJA Philadelphia’s first virtual event, we hosted a webinar with gem dealer and world traveler, Yvonne Jiew. She gave a short presentation via Zoom, which was followed by a Q&A discussion. Then, we had exclusive access to a private screening of her upcoming short film, Chasing Color. Image source: Rockstoc LLC on Facebook   Yvonne's passion is colored stones. Originally from Australia, she is a global gem sourcer and the founder of Rockstoc LLC. She spoke to us about how she spends many months of the year traveling around the world to buy directly from miners, cutters, and dealers,...

At the beginning of this year, I was at home on maternity leave with my new baby, Michael. In the weeks leading up to March 9th (my return to my day job), I did a few test runs at daycare, practiced using my breast pump, and labeled everything my son owns with a marker. I was so busy getting ready to go back to work that I wasn't paying any attention to the approaching health crisis: coronavirus, or COVID-19. After only six days back at work after maternity leave, Philadelphia was shut down. We've been staying home as much as...

Queen Elizabeth II State Diadem Tiara I love watching The Crown, which showcases a ton of royal tiaras and royal crowns belonging to the monarchy. This drawing is based on a tiara worn by Queen Elizabeth II: the State Diadem Tiara. When you're finished coloring this in, attach the side straps to the front of the tiara and adjust it to fit. Right click on the image and select "save image as" to download. Once you've saved it to your computer, print it out and get started!