About me

Hello and welcome! If you are looking for in-depth information about jewelry, you’ve come to the right place! It is my mission to give consumers unbiased jewelry information from an insider perspective.

I’m currently a gem-obsessed writer who has been lucky enough to make my career in the jewelry industry. I spent 12 years working in high-end independent jewelry stores, learning everything I could about gems, precious metals, designers and how the industry works. I founded and ran a website in 1998 that helped link thousands of consumers to reputable retailers in their area. Oh, and helped Amazon.com launch their jewelry store in 2004. I even went to so far as to get degrees from the Gemological Institute of America. Which gives me, you know, AUTHORITY.

I can help educate you on what quality gives you the best value, show you the brightest up-and-coming designers, and help you find the most reputable jeweler to actually purchase from. This site has really resonated with a lot of readers in the past 2 years. In my career, I have helped many, many people make a great jewelry decision, I hope that I can help YOU!

I do not make, sell, or represent any jewelry line. I only accept advertising for specific companies that I feel confident to recommend. Although it would make me happy to be paid in jewelry, I have not been compensated for my reviews: I only recommend designers or retailers that I personally would buy from.

Anyway, I am here to help. Please fill out the contact form below if you have jewelry-related questions, topics to suggest for articles, or need a reputable jeweler referral in your area.