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They’re not fake! Let me be frank. Many years ago, when I first started hearing about synthetic diamonds in the jewelry marketplace, I was skeptical. Diamonds grown in a factory? Nah, never. However, with… READ MORE >>

Recently acquired worldly beauties! Through my experience in the industry, I have cultivated relationships with the finest gem dealers in the world. I recently sat down with one of my favorite German fine colored… READ MORE >>

Sometimes, it’s a family affair! And how cool is that? This lovely diamond engagement ring was created in platinum and custom designed in collaboration with the client and his family. Part of the beauty… READ MORE >>

This project is what I like to call “The Good Son.” I was honored to assist a client in the re-creation of his Dad’s baseball award ring from 1957. The good ole Wenatchee Chiefs… READ MORE >>

Years ago, my then 16-year-old daughter came home from school and announced to my wife, “We are going to host an Aussie!” The high school she was in at the time hosted several Australian… READ MORE >>

Give us your tired, your dirty, long forgotten gemstones and we will make something unique for you and BECAUSE OF YOU! What we call “THE DROP”! Conceptually, we take your old diamonds or gems,… READ MORE >>

This interesting design that was forged in precious platinum was a collaborative effort of K. Alan Smith, my client, and my longtime designer friend Alishan.  The logistics of this collaboration were uniquely challenging as… READ MORE >>

I am such a lucky guy! Being a private jeweler, I am awarded the opportunity to assist clients at very special times in their lives and I get to be just a small part… READ MORE >>