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The Dapper Gift Guide
Whether you’re looking for Father’s Day gifts for your dads, a birthday present for your stylish grandpa, an elopement memento for your dreamy partner, or a special treat for yourself,...
The Dapper Gift Guide
Whether you’re looking for Father’s Day gifts for your dads, a birthday present for your stylish grandpa, an elopement memento for your dreamy partner, or a special treat for yourself,...
Is recycled gold the best choice?
Recycled Gold vs. Newly Mined Gold You might have seen lots of jewelers (including us!) sharing that their work is made in 100% recycled metal. But what does this really...
Is recycled gold the best choice?
Recycled Gold vs. Newly Mined Gold You might have seen lots of jewelers (including us!) sharing that their work is made in 100% recycled metal. But what does this really...
Stone Spotlight: Aquamarine
 Color: Colors range widely within the blue to blue-green spectrum, including pale blues, frosty blues, seafoam greens, and deeper greenish-blues Our Sources: We source Aquamarines from Maine, New Hampshire,...
Stone Spotlight: Aquamarine
 Color: Colors range widely within the blue to blue-green spectrum, including pale blues, frosty blues, seafoam greens, and deeper greenish-blues Our Sources: We source Aquamarines from Maine, New Hampshire,...
How to Choose your Metal
There are many different metals to consider when designing or shopping for your special piece of jewelry. Whether color, durability, sourcing, or cost is most important to you, we’ve put...
How to Choose your Metal
There are many different metals to consider when designing or shopping for your special piece of jewelry. Whether color, durability, sourcing, or cost is most important to you, we’ve put...
Where does your gold come from?
The W.R. Metalarts Fairmined Initiative Ethical and transparent sourcing is at the core of everything we do at W.R. Metalarts! Over the past year, we have been deepening our relationships...
Where does your gold come from?
The W.R. Metalarts Fairmined Initiative Ethical and transparent sourcing is at the core of everything we do at W.R. Metalarts! Over the past year, we have been deepening our relationships...
Where do your diamonds come from?
Diamond sourcing at W.R. Metalarts  Curious about where diamonds come from? Wondering which kind of diamond is right for your jewelry? Don't worry, we've got plenty of ethical choices...
Where do your diamonds come from?
Diamond sourcing at W.R. Metalarts  Curious about where diamonds come from? Wondering which kind of diamond is right for your jewelry? Don't worry, we've got plenty of ethical choices...
Our Visit To The Tucson Gem Show 2022!
We were super lucky to experience the renowned Tucson Gem show for the first time in-person this year and we are so excited to share what we learned with you!...
Our Visit To The Tucson Gem Show 2022!
We were super lucky to experience the renowned Tucson Gem show for the first time in-person this year and we are so excited to share what we learned with you!...
The Complete Guide to Upcycling Jewelry
We are always getting asked: can you use my old jewelry to make something new? And our answer is YES! At W.R. Metalarts, we’re constantly striving to strengthen our sustainability...
The Complete Guide to Upcycling Jewelry
We are always getting asked: can you use my old jewelry to make something new? And our answer is YES! At W.R. Metalarts, we’re constantly striving to strengthen our sustainability...
Introducing the Dapper Line!
We have some exciting news...we have a new collection!! Meet the Dapper Line! A collection filled with cufflinks, tie bars, and ultra-wearable bracelets. Any of these pieces will turn your...
Introducing the Dapper Line!
We have some exciting news...we have a new collection!! Meet the Dapper Line! A collection filled with cufflinks, tie bars, and ultra-wearable bracelets. Any of these pieces will turn your...
Green Gemstones
Pedro Calderon de la Barca once said, “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” Now, this is a color we can get...
Green Gemstones
Pedro Calderon de la Barca once said, “Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” Now, this is a color we can get...
Stone Spotlight: Pearl
Pearl Color: We work with white to cream colored pearls mostly but they come in beautiful pinks, greens, and blacks as well. Our Sources: We source our pearls from Columbia...
Stone Spotlight: Pearl
Pearl Color: We work with white to cream colored pearls mostly but they come in beautiful pinks, greens, and blacks as well. Our Sources: We source our pearls from Columbia...
Your Guide to Yellow Gemstones
 The color yellow represents energy, joy, and happiness. It is a warming color that is sure to brighten anyone's day. With these amazing qualities, who wouldn’t want yellow stones in...
Your Guide to Yellow Gemstones
 The color yellow represents energy, joy, and happiness. It is a warming color that is sure to brighten anyone's day. With these amazing qualities, who wouldn’t want yellow stones in...
What are the 4Cs?
The 4c’s of Diamonds and What They Mean Choosing the perfect ring design is hard enough and picking the right stone can make the process even more daunting. You might...
What are the 4Cs?
The 4c’s of Diamonds and What They Mean Choosing the perfect ring design is hard enough and picking the right stone can make the process even more daunting. You might...
Gemstone shapes and cuts
There are an endless number of ways to cut gemstones to suit design styles, bring out the most sparkle, and get the most saturation of color. We especially love working with...
Gemstone shapes and cuts
There are an endless number of ways to cut gemstones to suit design styles, bring out the most sparkle, and get the most saturation of color. We especially love working with...
Orange Gemstones for your Project
Frank Sinatra once said that “orange is the happiest color,” and we couldn’t agree more! Orange gemstones are the perfect option for those who are looking for a piece that...
Orange Gemstones for your Project
Frank Sinatra once said that “orange is the happiest color,” and we couldn’t agree more! Orange gemstones are the perfect option for those who are looking for a piece that...
Something Blue! Adding Blue Gems to Your Ring
Blue is all around us. It is the color of the sky and the sea and is one of our favorite colors to source gemstones in. We love exploring all...
Something Blue! Adding Blue Gems to Your Ring
Blue is all around us. It is the color of the sky and the sea and is one of our favorite colors to source gemstones in. We love exploring all...