The End of Summer Stack Sale

For so many women, the end of a marriage also becomes the end of wearing the jewelry that marked that chapter of their lives. The rings come off, they're tucked into a jewelry box, and they stay there for years [...]

When I returned to the Bay Area this summer, Angi booked a session that ended up becoming my very last appointment just days before I had plans to head back East. By the time she arrived, The Ring Bar had [...]

One of the things I love most about Reconstruction is that every project begins with a conversation. Before we ever talk about design details, stone layouts, or metal choices, we usually spend time talking about people [...]

I've cried a few times over the last several months. Not because I've been overwhelmed or exhausted, but because I've been overwhelmed with joy. There have been so many times where I've had to stop and ask [...]

There’s a conversation we’ve been having more and more often lately at CMD. It usually starts with someone asking about solid gold. Sometimes it’s because they’re marking something important, like [...]

I wish more happily married women knew that redesigning their original wedding ring isn’t disloyal. Sometimes, it’s simply overdue! Cara and Cor have been married for well over twenty years. The kind of [...]

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on some of my favorite custom projects. From heirloom diamonds and recycled gold to entirely bespoke wedding bands, these are the stories that remind me why I feel so called [...]

If you’ve been thinking about transforming old or inherited heirloom jewelry into something new, I know it can come with a lot of questions. What happens to your pieces? How long does it [...]

If you’ve been following CMD for a while, you’ve probably noticed something shifting over here. After years of doing traditional wholesale, large markets, and nonstop event schedules, I’ve been slowly [...]