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Time as a Gift: How Horology-Inspired Jewelry Can Transform Your Relationship with the Present

We check our phones an average of 96 times per day. We schedule our lives down to the minute. We're always racing against the clock, yet somehow, time slips through our fingers like sand. What if i...

Moon Phases and Horology: The Celestial Inspiration Behind Timekeeping Jewelry

Before calendars, clocks, or smartphones, humanity looked up. The moon, cycling through its phases with reliable precision, became our first timekeeper—a celestial clock visible to anyone with clea...

6 Everyday Activities That Could Be Damaging Your Jewelry

We all have jewelry pieces we treasure—gifts from loved ones, heirlooms passed down through generations, or pieces that commemorate special moments in our lives. These meaningful treasures deserve ...

What is Fairmined Gold? Understanding Ethical Jewelry Sourcing

When you invest in a piece of fine jewelry, you're not just acquiring a beautiful object—you're participating in a global supply chain that touches lives across continents. The journey from ore in ...

The Story Behind the Sundial: Ancient Timekeeping Meets Modern Design

Long before digital displays and mechanical movements, humanity looked to the sky to understand time. The sundial, one of our oldest scientific instruments, has tracked the passage of hours for tho...

How to Keep Your Jewelry Clean: A Simple Guide

Your jewelry deserves the same care and attention that went into creating it. Whether you're wearing everyday pieces or special occasion treasures, proper cleaning helps maintain their beauty and e...

Time's Artisan: Melissa Scoppa Captures Golden Hour in Fairmined Gold

In an era of fast fashion and mass production, San Francisco-based jeweler Melissa Scoppa invites us to slow down and savor the moment through her exquisite timepiece-inspired creations.

The New Olive and Arch Collection

The concept of adornment is as old as time but there is a reason that certain things live on, both physical and spiritual and this collection is an homage to that. Myths, traditions, customs and i...

Las Vegas Jewelry week: Premier Tradeshow 2019

Las Vegas Jewelry Week is one of the largest and most widely recognized jewelry trade events in the Country. It's an opportunity to get together in person and meet all those cool jewelry people tha...

A Custom Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a custom blue sapphire wedding ring from carving the wax model to setting the accent diamonds.