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BTS: Fall 2024 Shoot with Alyssa Redenti

Alyssa and I did a very last minute photoshoot in September at Kingston Beach, and it ended up being my favorite that I’ve ever done. We did all the styling and wardrobe changes in my car, and shot...

How to Determine Your Undertone for Gold, Silver, or Rose Gold Jewelry

What metal type is right for you?  Aside from personal preference, it really depends on your complexion.  One of the key factors in making this decision is understanding your skin’s undertone. Here...

Can I Swim in It? Part II : Silver Jewelry Dos and Don'ts

Spring break is upon us and beach season is quickly approaching.  Even when the weather isn't warm, we're (hopefully) showering.  This raises the question : can I get my silver jewelry wet? The sh...

DLJ X KABASIA at New York Fashion Week 2023

I was so honored to have DLJ be included in the New York Fashion Week debut of KABASIA this past September.  It was a once in a lifetime experience to get to see what goes on behind the scenes of a...

Can I Swim in it?

Summer here and if we're lucky that means swimming!  But should you take off your jewelry first?  Should you have even slept in your jewelry the night before?  What is your jewelry made of?  This ...

Turquoise: What Can December's Birthstone Do For You?

Turquoise is December's birthstone - and one of my all-time favorite gemstones.  Turquoise is one of the oldest healing stones in history, and can be found naturally all over the world. Physically,...

Behind The Photo Part II : Gaby & Delia

Photography is one of my favorite aspects of my job.  About 99% of the photos on my site were taken by me, from product shots to still-life to on-model.  On rare occasions I do outsource the work t...

Cleaning Silver Jewelry with Household Products

Preventing Tarnish: Sterling silver is a reactive metal, and tarnishes when exposed to air and moisture.  The easiest way to prevent tarnish is by either wearing your silver (the oils on your skin...

How To : Brass Jewelry Cleaning & Care Guide

Brass and bronze are beautiful, *much more* affordable alternatives to solid gold jewelry.  For pieces that are cast in a mold, gold filled is not an option, which is why jewelers have to choose am...

Happy 2022! DLJ's 2021 Recap!

Cheers to hopefully a better year than the blur that have been the past two. As I briefly mentioned in my 2020 recap blog post, my boyfriend bought a farmhouse upstate, where we split our time betw...