The Journal
A Brooch with Star Quality
The universe cannot be contained and is ever expanding. And so is my learning. New designs are often an experiment with new techniques, stones, and structure all at once. I’m grateful, as always, to have the clients and collaborators that allow me the chance to go to new places with my work.
New Design Drop
The CED Fall 2022 Capsule Collection is here and available now for the holidays.
Imperial Topaz to Celebrate a New Life in Fall
Sometimes I have the great fortune of working on a design that is steeped in meaning so personal to the client that it defines each detail. This gorgeous new ring is such a project.
You Can Take It With You
It’s a talisman that reminds me of my love for adventure. I’ll wear it to stay connected to my aunt between our visits, and to carry the richness of all that ancient history, human ingenuity, and relics of the past with me wherever I go.
Pearls in Splendor – Introducing the Newest Design
Often called the Queen of Gems, the pearl is a gemstone like no other. As always, bringing the old into the new, interpreting the beauty of nature’s timeless treasures.
Keeping the Golden Glow of Summer – All Year Long
Summer evenings are my favorite time of year as the sun lingers longer in the sky, somehow using its warm glow to stretch time.
Lab-grown Diamonds – To Buy or Not to Buy?
“They’re beautiful, but are they really diamonds?” is what I most often hear from clients considering a lab-grown gemstone. My answer is, yes and no – from look and feel they are indistinguishable to the naked eye, but unlike a natural gem, a lab-grown or “synthetic” diamond is man-made.
Treasures from the Mine
Deep beneath our very feet, the Earth’s inner terrain is a whole world unto itself. Taking millions of years of pressure to take shape, we come to know them eventually as rubies, diamonds, amethysts, quartz crystals – all unearthed from underground mines or in the riverbeds of eroded ancient rock.
The Magic of Life Over 50
The time is always right to design a life worth celebrating and a personal style to match.
The Journey of an Emerald
Sometimes we bring the past into the present with us – what a gift of the heart.
What to Do With an Heirloom
An heirloom is inherently sentimental – its significance comes from the precious memories of our loved ones that we imbue
into its adornment.
In Celebration of Mothering
For as long as I can remember, I have looked to my mother for guidance. She gave me an appreciation of the arts, she modeled a personal style that influenced my love of beauty and fashion and jewels, but most of all, she taught me to seek my own path and explore what my life could be.
Restring for Spring!
Spring is such an incredible time of renewal. Have you noticed how the energies have changed? How the wind is blowing in a slightly different direction?
The Power Ring to Celebrate 60
One of my favorite kinds of projects is when a client comes to me wanting something special for their someone special. A luxury expressed with love. A talisman that speaks to beauty. A reflection of love.
That Engagement Glow
So many jewelry trends come and go, while a rarefied few cycle back around. The timeless appeal of yellow gold is making a big come-back, and just in time for 2022’s engagement and wedding seasons. So glow on, lovers.
Give Him Something to Bling About
If you’re looking to give the guy in your life a unique or stylish gift this Valentine’s Day, we’ve curated a special collection of CED designs that will give him something to bling about!
Rocks, Sky, & Sea
Living on the coast of California, I’ve been lucky to have an intimate understanding of where the Pacific Ocean meets the land, but nothing prepared me for how deeply I would be inspired by my recent visit to Hawaii.
Bold in Gold
Gold is recognized as the oldest precious metal known to humankind. Today, all around the globe, it defines wealth and luxury in the form of jewelry, art, currency, and more. There is so much history, myth, and meaning associated with this metal that it has become legend. This magic is one of the many reasons we are drawn to it.
Meet Vitrine
I’m proud to introduce the Vitrine ring, a marriage of contrasts that showcases its stone from all sides in the form of a V-split shank. From every angle the stone shines and refracts the light, reflecting from within. Encased in precious metals of gold or silver, each ring is as unique as the stone it holds.
The Vitrine ring is an homage to my mother, who inspires me to embrace the beauty of boldness and the power of being seen in my fullness. I hope you love it as much as I do!