Category Archives: Reviews

Visiting Liz Hall of Lizards Jewelry

Last Saturday I visited Liz Hall of Lizards Jewelry at her and her husband’s home studio during the Loudoun County Artists’ Studio Tour. I follow Liz’ work on Facebook, and the colors are eye candy – in her photos as well … Continue reading

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Review: WingedLion Jewelry

I discovered Natalia & Sergey’s store, WingedLion, in late spring of 2011, and have since been an eager follower of their work. SZ Jewelry Design Website WingedLion’s Etsy Store WingedLion’s Facebook Initially, they caught my attention as craftsmen of quality … Continue reading

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Business Cards from VistaPrint

Dear internet and friends, I hope you’ve been having a great start to 2014! I’ve been MIA on the business front for a while as personal life threw me a priorities curveball: I’m pregnant, so Lev and I are expecting the … Continue reading

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Review Follow Up: Meteorite Ring Care

It’s been seven months since I gifted my partner, Lev, with a ring by Jewelry by Johan (or Distinctly Johan): a jagged titanium band with a meteorite inlay. I’m glad to be able to say that Lev still really enjoys … Continue reading

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Review: My “Relationship” Ring – Photos (Part 6)

Review continued from Part 5 – The Ring: Custom Setting from Dan and Caren of DanielM Jewelry… Part 1: Back Story Part 2 – Center Stone: Tsavorite from Bruce Bridges of Tsavorite.com Part 3 – Side Stones: Sapphires and Rhodolites from … Continue reading

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Review: DanielM Jewelry (My “Relationship” Ring – Part 5)

Review continued from Part 4 – Personal Jewelry Insurance: Perfect Circle Insurance from Jewelers Mutual… Part 1: Back Story Part 2 – Center Stone: Tsavorite from Bruce Bridges of Tsavorite.com Part 3 – Side Stones: Sapphires and Rhodolites from Yvonne Raley … Continue reading

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Review: Jewelers Mutual (My “Relationship” Ring – Part 4)

Review continued from Part 3 – Side Stones: Sapphires and Rhodolites from Yvonne Raley of Cecile Raley Designs… Part 1: Back Story Part 2 – Center Stone: Tsavorite from Bruce Bridges of Tsavorite.com Part 3 – Side Stones: Sapphires and … Continue reading

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Review: Cecile Raley Designs (My “Relationship” Ring – Part 3)

Review continued from Part 2 – Center Stone: Tsavorite from Bruce Bridges of Tsavorite.com… Part 1: Back Story Part 2 – Center Stone: Tsavorite from Bruce Bridges of Tsavorite.com Part 3 – Side Stones: Sapphires and Rhodolites from Yvonne Raley of … Continue reading

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Review: Bruce Bridges (My “Relationship” Ring – Part 2)

Review continued from Part 1: Back Story…  Part 1: Back Story Part 2 – Center Stone: Tsavorite from Bruce Bridges of Tsavorite.com Part 3 – Side Stones: Sapphires and Rhodolites from Yvonne Raley of Cecile Raley Designs Part 4 – … Continue reading

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Review: My “Relationship” Ring – Back Story (Part 1)

My partner Lev is new to jewelry wearing, so the rings I got for him at the excuse of commemorating our relationship required very little customization. (You can read about them here and here). In contrast, I’ve been fairly interested in the craft … Continue reading

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