Due to current events related to COVID-19 virus, we are following the advice of the CDC and various government mandates to close our offices for the safety of our employees. We currently expect to reopen our offices on April 6th, but this may change due to the fluidity of the situation. If you need immediate […]
Meet Famous Female Jewelry Designers, Part II: Paloma Picasso
How could Paloma Picasso not become an artist with a father like hers? With Pablo Picasso as her father — perhaps the most famous artist of the 20th century; he co-founded an art movement (cubism) — Paloma didn’t exactly have small shoes to fill. With such a parent, it seemed that art, design, and the […]
Meet Famous Female Jewelry Designers, Part I: Alma Pihl
The world over — from politics to business to jewelry making — is being transformed by female voices and hands. “Female-made” or “woman-owned” might be a seal of approval that you look for these days when shopping. Since it’s Women’s History Month, it’s only fitting to look at some of jewelry design’s most famous female […]
A Famous Valentine’s Day Jewel: The Hope Diamond
This upcoming Valentine’s Day can be an opportunity to celebrate hope. (Hope is a good gift to celebrate regardless of whether or not you are in a romantic relationship.) Consider the most famous jewel around: the Hope Diamond. How did this diamond which originated in India, and accumulated history among Europe’s aristocracy, end up in […]
Interview With The Team #3 – Juan Guevara, President & CEO
Welcome back to the My Jewelry Repair podcast! This week, we interview our President & CEO, Juan Guevara. We get to know about his background, how the company got started, and what’s in store for the future! Not seeing the version above? Try this version:
Rubies (and Roses) Are Red: A Brief World History of Rubies
“Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, And so are you.” Or so the famous poem goes. Precious stones — just like poetry — have walked hand in hand throughout history as symbols of love, fidelity and desire. Just as the rose is red, so is the ruby. As February (the month of […]
