BMJ Blog

How is Gold Recycled?

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

In an effort to minimize the environmental impact of our jewelry, Barbara Michelle Jacobs uses only recycled gold, palladium, silver, and platinum. Recycling precious metal is a win-win. For one, it side steps the ecological risk involved in mining new metal—and two, recycled (and refined) metal is as good as new.

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How and When to Use a Jewelry Bath (Ultrasonic Cleanser)

Posted on August 06, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Lotions, oil from your skin, soap residue, and good ol’ everyday dirt can collect on your ring, obscuring it’s sparkle and making it look cloudy. Fortunately, there are a few at-home methods to bring the dazzle back to your gem. In our post on Caring for Your Jewelry, we’ve detailed how

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How to Stack Rings

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Mary Hood | 2 Comments

A little layered jewelry can instantly give the world a peek at your complex, creative style. Artfully stacked rings lend a charming touch to a simple outfit, and as you’ll probably discover, mixing and matching your rings can make old staples feel like edgy new additions.

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Bugs in Amber Fossils

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Mary Hood | 1 Comment

Some stones, like

natural black diamonds, have fascinating, prehistoric origins and serve as a reminder of the layers of time (and mystery!) between their formation and our present day. Amber is one of these stones. In fact, it often gives us a peek at life on earth as it was millions of years ago.

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What Is A Bezel Setting?

Posted on July 08, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

The bezel setting, also known as a rub over setting in diamond rings, is one of the most secure ways to wear a precious stone. Simply put, a bezel setting is little metal cup that surrounds the edge of a stone while the rim of the metal cup holds the stone in place. The setting is soldered into place on the rest of the piece.

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How to Remove a Tight Ring

Posted on July 03, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Removing a ring from a swollen finger doesn’t need to be painful and frustrating. Here are a few tricks for sliding off a stubborn ring.

I. The Twisting Method: (This is the best method to use when you're trying on a ring in a store and--opps!--it's stuck. We've all been there.)

1. Place your index finger and thumb on opposite sides of the ring.

2. Gently twist back and forth

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The Meaning of Pearls

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

If you celebrated your birthday this month, you're probably aware that your birthstone is the majestic pearl (and Happy Birthday, to you!). Ancient people esteemed pearls for their beauty and rarity--and although we mostly rely on cultured pearls these days, their special magic endures. Pearls may be found in a variety of shades, but we often associate white with pearls.