Jeweler, Author, and founder of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
This is my eye. Upon close inspection, you can see the reflection of Gallery of Diamonds in my iris. If the camera was angled differently, some essays of our mother's contest would be detected. You might see my new mothers jewelry designs. During the last twenty-five years it has been a challenge to separate two… Continue reading The Reflection of your Eye
My last post was news about the word of the year from Dictionary.com. This word was not trendy, new-tech, or whimsical, as words of the past have been. In fact, the meaning of this word is quite ugly. As the concept slithered into our thoughts, we have inundated google searches with the horrible word- xenophobic.… Continue reading Uniphilarsian
Words have the power to encourage, inspire and heal. My staff and I have confirmed this from the last 25 years of our mothers contest. Words have tremendous influence when written, and even more so when spoken. Words can forever transform us. We never forget beautiful words that are spoken to us. It is also… Continue reading Words can unleash beauty or terror. The choice is ours.
I might not be the best baker in the world, but I am a great jeweler. Stop by and see me the next time you are close by, or see my designs at http://www.galleryofdiamonds.com I will make you a beautiful ring. Share this with the world!
Everything in life begins with a dream. For ten years I had enjoyed the career of a diamond merchant. The jewelry business had become my passion. With my wife-to-be sitting close to me in our quaint apartment, we uttered the possibility of a jewelry company that could offer intriguing designs at less than normal… Continue reading Success is a State of Mind
To everyone who works for me at Gallery of Diamonds and Why Mom Deserves a Diamond, Inc. Happy 2016! After years of planning, we built our new and larger jewelry store headquarters in Santa Ana. Most of you painted, hauled, swept, and wired the devices together. We were on KCAL9 news twice. We were… Continue reading Thank you, Team
When we admire life from its smallest building block, we see the sum of our hopes, fears, desires, dreams and imagination. That is why it is important to choose our thoughts wisely.
"Everybody loves things that sparkle." - Philip Treacy https://dailypost.wordpress.com/photo-challenges/eye-spy/
This vintage 14K gold Art Nouveau Cloissone "red-throated hummer" Hummingbird Pin is an intricately painted masterpiece. The expert craftsmanship vividly resembles vivid yellow-green feathers. You can see more of my antique and vintage jewelry pieces at www.GalleryOfDiamonds.com. "A flash of harmless lightning, A mist of rainbow dyes, The burnished sunbeams brightening From flower to flower… Continue reading Breathtaking Detail
The inspiration for this necklace came from the shape of the winning gemstone itself. I wanted to incorporate the calming, oval outlines of the amethysts and garnets awarded in the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest. When four Moon Over Mountains® symbols were carefully placed inside the oval frame, a magical form appeared. Like gazing… Continue reading The Evolution of Mothers Harmony
The human brain is awesome in the way it gives what is asked in earnest. Born as a tiny boutique in 1991, Gallery of Diamonds has grown steadily over the last twenty-three years. I remember the first sale of a gorgeous $200 bracelet. I also remember hiding my excitement because I didn't want the lady… Continue reading Think big. Think positive. Think purple.
I love to joke when someone asks how big of a diamond he should buy for his lover. That is always a good time to reply, "it depends how much you love her," or, "whatever size one year of your salary can buy." In truth, size doesn't matter. (To back up a little, the value… Continue reading The Size of a Diamond
I designed the Angel Wings ring for mothers who wanted something simple but elegant. Like the unfolded wings of an angel, two brilliant diamonds accent a mesmerizing garnet or amethyst. The design is thin, but well-constructed to wear everyday for a lifetime. A heart motif was cleverly etched into the sides of the ring that… Continue reading Evolution of Angels Wings
This is what you do with diamonds that are different sizes. The round accent diamonds reminded me of a journey on stepping stones. This 14 karat white gold ring is even more exquisite in real life. The center diamond is a .58 carat oval. The larger, round diamond weighs .26 carats. All diamonds are bezel set… Continue reading Imagination to Reality
Happy 23rd Diamond Day! Well, that was a few days ago but we are still celebrating. It was a magical day that had all the charm of the first Diamond Day in 1993. It is funny that contest panel judge, Su Wells, did not allow her picture to be taken, but she was interviewed by… Continue reading Random Thoughts of a Jeweler with a Mission