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2022 Holiday Deadlines for Custom Jewelry

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2022 Holiday Deadlines for Custom Jewelry

If you've been hoping to get a new piece of jewelry made for the holidays (as a gift for someone special, or a gift for yourself!), now's the time to reach out. You can DM, email, or send me a message through my Contact Page. October 17th is the last day to place custom orders for Christmas November 26th/27th is my Black Friday/Small Business Saturday Sale December 9th is the last day that items from my Shop (excluding Engagement and Wedding) will ship out in time for Christmas    

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Family Photos with Matt Giambra Photography

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Family Photos with Matt Giambra Photography

Happy Valentine's Day! My hubby and I recently took natural, outdoor family portraits with Matt of Matt Giambra Photography. He met us at Moon Lake, in the Pinchot State Forest, located just outside of Wilkes-Barre in Northeast Pennsylvania. I love supporting other small businesses, so I was delighted to set up our first family photo shoot with Matt. Matt led us around to a few of his favorite hidden spots including a hilly meadow, a windy dirt road, and a quiet stand of trees filled with fallen leaves. With our one year old in tow, it was intended to be...

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Classic Solitaire Pendant from an Heirloom Diamond

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Classic Solitaire Pendant from an Heirloom Diamond

Do you have diamonds from your grandmother's engagement ring that you'd like to turn into a new piece of jewelry? Let's reimagine your family heirlooms! I removed this round brilliant diamond from an old family ring my client had laying around. We reset the diamond in a simple white gold bezel pendant, so she could wear it every day. It doesn't get any better than that! Do you have old jewelry laying around the house? Let's give it a new lease on life! Send me a message to get started.

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Halo Earrings Using Heirloom Diamonds

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Halo Earrings Using Heirloom Diamonds

I reused some of my customer's heirloom diamonds (from her mother's engagement ring), and added more pavé diamonds to complete these custom halo earrings. They're .25" in diameter, which is perfect for everyday wear. There's nothing better than giving new life to old jewelry! Do you have jewelry that's gathering dust in your jewelry box? Let's make something new together!

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Yellow Gold and Emerald Sorority Pendant

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Yellow Gold and Emerald Sorority Pendant

I worked with Susan to design this custom 14kt yellow gold and emerald sorority pendant. The colors represent the colors of her sorority, and this pendant is dainty enough to layer with her other everyday necklaces. Since Susan's daughter, K., is now a freshman in college, this was the perfect opportunity to give K. her first piece of real gold jewelry. Ready to gift an exquisite piece of custom jewelry? Reach out to me, I'm happy to answer any questions you have!

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