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Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
Before we dive into the difference between these beautiful golds, it is important to know about pure gold versus gold alloys. The only gold that is pure gold is 24...
Yellow, Rose, and White Gold
Before we dive into the difference between these beautiful golds, it is important to know about pure gold versus gold alloys. The only gold that is pure gold is 24...
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Love Red St...
If you’re looking for a gemstone that will certainly turn heads, then red is for you! The color red is associated with passion, love, and energy making it a wonderful...
Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Love Red St...
If you’re looking for a gemstone that will certainly turn heads, then red is for you! The color red is associated with passion, love, and energy making it a wonderful...
Something old, something new: using heirlooms i...
One of the best things about jewelry is that it can be passed down through the generations. Travelling through lifetimes, jewelry is a profound way to stay connected with your...
Something old, something new: using heirlooms i...
One of the best things about jewelry is that it can be passed down through the generations. Travelling through lifetimes, jewelry is a profound way to stay connected with your...
Is All Fair in Love and Gold?
Working to source all of our materials in the most ethical and sustainable way possible means we are constantly reassessing where we get our metals and gems. It is no...
Is All Fair in Love and Gold?
Working to source all of our materials in the most ethical and sustainable way possible means we are constantly reassessing where we get our metals and gems. It is no...
All About Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds have long been touted as an eco-friendly alternative to mined stones, boasting identical sparkle and quality without the environmental toll. However, our perspective surrounding the ethicality of lab-grown...
All About Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds have long been touted as an eco-friendly alternative to mined stones, boasting identical sparkle and quality without the environmental toll. However, our perspective surrounding the ethicality of lab-grown...
Caring for Your Pearls
Pearls are an organic “gemstone” and though they are far more delicate than other gemstones, with proper care, they will keep their beautiful luster for generations. The thing that makes pearls so...
Caring for Your Pearls
Pearls are an organic “gemstone” and though they are far more delicate than other gemstones, with proper care, they will keep their beautiful luster for generations. The thing that makes pearls so...
Stone Spotlight: Amethyst
Amethyst Color: Soft lavender to deep purple. Our Sources: Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. We often use stones mined as part of the intergalactic Find (also called the Fourth of July find) in the...
Stone Spotlight: Amethyst
Amethyst Color: Soft lavender to deep purple. Our Sources: Maine Mineral and Gem Museum. We often use stones mined as part of the intergalactic Find (also called the Fourth of July find) in the...
Ring Cleaning 101
Through the years, your ring might need a touch up to keep its luster. Daily wear can expose your ring to all sorts of grime that can build up over...
Ring Cleaning 101
Through the years, your ring might need a touch up to keep its luster. Daily wear can expose your ring to all sorts of grime that can build up over...
Behind the Scenes: How We Make Our Mokume Twist
Have you ever wondered how we make our signature piece gets made? It's time for a metalsmithing class! The story of the mokume twist is really the story of...
Behind the Scenes: How We Make Our Mokume Twist
Have you ever wondered how we make our signature piece gets made? It's time for a metalsmithing class! The story of the mokume twist is really the story of...
What Even is a Ring Shank??
Engagement Ring Band Styles Picking out an engagement ring is definitely a nerve-wracking experience! There are so many different variables - stone type, color, shape and size, metal type, detailing,...
What Even is a Ring Shank??
Engagement Ring Band Styles Picking out an engagement ring is definitely a nerve-wracking experience! There are so many different variables - stone type, color, shape and size, metal type, detailing,...
Helping Hands at W.R. Metalarts!
Being a small business means all of our work is collaborative and the result of the hard work of so many people! Our team is made up of some...
Helping Hands at W.R. Metalarts!
Being a small business means all of our work is collaborative and the result of the hard work of so many people! Our team is made up of some...
Stone Spotlight: Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz Color: Light Pink to Super Light Pink Our Sources: Tripp Mine in Alstead, NH and Bumpus Mine in Albany, ME Stone Cutting: All of our Rose Quartz is...
Stone Spotlight: Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz Color: Light Pink to Super Light Pink Our Sources: Tripp Mine in Alstead, NH and Bumpus Mine in Albany, ME Stone Cutting: All of our Rose Quartz is...
All About Mokume Gane!
木目金 ● Mokume Gane ● pronounced: MOH-koo-may GAH-nay This Japanese traditional metalworking technique is one of our favorite styles to work in! Layers of different types of metal are soldered together to...
All About Mokume Gane!
木目金 ● Mokume Gane ● pronounced: MOH-koo-may GAH-nay This Japanese traditional metalworking technique is one of our favorite styles to work in! Layers of different types of metal are soldered together to...
What does Ethical Sourcing Mean?
To us, ethical sourcing means that every person that touched your ring was treated with dignity, and paid a fair wage. It's no secret that the jewelry industry has a dark history...
What does Ethical Sourcing Mean?
To us, ethical sourcing means that every person that touched your ring was treated with dignity, and paid a fair wage. It's no secret that the jewelry industry has a dark history...
Etching Mokume Gane
After the billet* is made, the next step of making mokume gane is creating the pattern. One way this is achieved is by twisting the all the layers of different...
Etching Mokume Gane
After the billet* is made, the next step of making mokume gane is creating the pattern. One way this is achieved is by twisting the all the layers of different...
Which White Stone Is Right for You?
Buying your ring is a HUGE decision! There are so many different designs to choose from. Each one with a different stone type, cut, color, and shape. It can definitely...
Which White Stone Is Right for You?
Buying your ring is a HUGE decision! There are so many different designs to choose from. Each one with a different stone type, cut, color, and shape. It can definitely...