It’s hot and it’s going to be hotter next week in the Dominican Republic – I’m off to a summer wedding! Chris and Naomi (my future son and daughter-in-law) will tie the knot at a beautiful resort and it will be toasty hot as the couple say “I Do”. Chris called me last summer to arrange … Read More
I recently made an engagement ring for a wonderful young man who selected a purple sapphire – it had to be just the right colour and we managed to find ‘the one’. It truly is a pleasure working with people who have definite ideas and he really knew what he wanted. During the design process we were able … Read More
As I look out the window this morning in Vancouver and see the snow softly falling, my thoughts turn to Andrew and Michelle and their dream wedding in that beautiful Christmas city – New York. May you both be blessed with happiness and joy now and always. Congratulations and best wishes to you on this … Read More
It is with a tinge of sadness that I read about my town, the city of Vancouver, legislating the humble doorknob out of existence. This beautiful piece of decorative jewellery for the home has been ubiquitous since the time that doors were first made. As a child, I was fascinated by the jewel-like cut glass … Read More
Fashion and jewellery go together like peaches and cream, and twice a year Pantone debuts its Fashion Colour Report. Selections in Pantone’s spring 2014 Colour Report serve as a jumping off point for designers’ colour choices in new clothing collections. Jewellery can follow suit and use beautiful coloured gemstones to match the new clothing colours … Read More
