Glittering Gems

When R&C first began back in 2008, we exclusively used rough and cut diamonds and 18k gold and sterling silver- all ethically sourced and recycled, of course! As time progressed, we progressed too when we noticed the sudden emergence in the popularity of colored gemstones. Most likely this was due- at least in part -to the economical downturn, meaning people simply just could not afford their favorite shining stones like they used to.

Luckily, we knew of a magical company called Columbia Gem House, a company that, "adheres to The Quality Assurance and Fair Trade Gems Protocols." All of their gemstones are ethically sourced, and cut and polished right on site, and all are always of the most superior color and quality you can find.

We started using a special selection of gems that were cut in the "checkerboard" style and found the brilliant and new-and-upcoming designer Jennifer Schelhorn (who has since become an integral part of our retail shop, Glittering Conscience) who created the Endless Color Collection. Some of the line's most popular pieces are below.

Isabella Bracelet

Aurora Earrings

Jasmine Earrings

Lily Necklace

Now, if you have been following this blog from the beginning, you may be thinking, "Okay, you already told us about Endless Color in a previous post and we love it, but what else is new?" Well, we have been getting quite creative and have some newer, more simple and chic designs in our recently added Illumination Collection (formerly the Morganite Collection), which feature more exotic precious stones in 14k gold and silver. Take a look!

Fire Opal Pendant

Andaulcite Necklace

Silver Kunzite Stud Earrings

Gold Morganite Ring (how marvelous is that?!)

And the new designs will keep on coming and we hope you will stop by to check them out!