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I wish more happily married women knew that redesigning their original wedding ring isn’t disloyal. Sometimes, it’s simply overdue! Cara and Cor have been married for well over twenty years. The kind of couple that instantly makes you smile. They are deeply connected, effortlessly funny, incredibly cool without [...]

Since the beginning of this year, clients from coast to coast have been mailing, carrying and carefully placing deeply personal jewelry into my hands. Old engagement rings. Broken chains. Inherited heirlooms. Pieces tied to marriages, grandparents, milestones, grief, growth and entirely different [...]

There’s a conversation we’ve been having more and more often lately at CMD. It usually starts with someone asking about solid gold. Sometimes it’s because they’re marking something important: an engagement, a milestone birthday, a push present, an anniversary [...]

Some clients walk through the door and you just kinda know. Carol was one of them. I caught a glimpse of her and felt it immediately. I've always had a strong intuition about people — it's something I've learned to trust completely over the years. And the moment I saw Carol, I could feel the weight she was [...]

We love jewelry that holds a story but doesn’t need to shout about it. The initials sit subtly at the ends of the cuff — visible enough for you to see, but understated enough that the meaning remains personal. The new Chosen Family Cuff and Wide Chosen Family Cuff are the kinds of pieces that quietly become part of [...]

Lately, I’ve been reflecting on some of my favorite custom projects — the kind where memory, metal and meaning all collide. From heirloom diamonds and recycled gold to entirely bespoke wedding bands, these are the stories that remind me why I feel so called to this work... If you’ve been holding onto diamonds, want to recycle metal for [...]

When LP Giobbi asked me backstage at the Fox Theatre if I would design her and Chad’s wedding bands, I was absolutely floored. Floored in the “hold it together, Colleen” kind of way. Internally, I was doing cartwheels. If you’ve been here a while, you know that LP and I first connected through music and mutual admiration. What began as a soul-recognition [...]

Over the years, I can’t tell you how many times I have gotten requests to repurpose precious family diamonds or to redesign jewelry to have a CMD aesthetic. Clearly, there is a real interest in transforming heirloom pieces, resetting diamonds, or creating something entirely new from older jewelry you no longer wear. You asked and now, we deliver! [...]

Some jewelry comes into our lives quietly, carrying more meaning than sparkle. These one-on-one and private group sessions are ideal for anyone who’s been holding onto something meaningful — old gold, inherited stones, wedding [...]

As the year comes to a close, I’ve been sitting with a deep sense of gratitude and reflection. 2025 was a full year — creatively, emotionally, and energetically. It stretched me, grounded me, challenged me, and ultimately reminded me why I chose this path all those years ago. Here’s a look back at the year [...]

The Cancerian Ring is a killer gift idea. Choose up to 4 letters to be hand-stamped into your ring. FLASH SALE until TODAY at 4pm PT. Save 30% on these beauties with code WORD at checkout. What's a short word you can relate to the most? Please leave a comment below! For me, it's [...]

When it comes to jewelry, there’s something about a piece that pulls on the old heart strings — one that carries meaning, a memory, and a story only you could tell. Over the years, I’ve created countless custom designs. It never gets old to see a simple letter or name transform [...]

Special design projects like Lee's are truly my heart and soul. Whether you have heirloom stones tucked away in a drawer or a beloved piece that doesn’t feel quite like “you” anymore, I’d love to work with you to create something truly special. You can book a custom consult with me [...]

If you’ve ever wanted to carve out time to meet one-on-one with me — whether to build your Dream Stack, reimagine heirloom stones, or explore custom Special Occasion design projects — now’s your chance! For the first time ever, I’m opening up a few Saturdays this August [...]

When we first launched the Round Armor Ring last year, I knew we were onto something. Designed to feel like a metal hug for your finger, it quickly became a favorite among bold-statement makers everywhere. And ever since… one question has echoed through my DMs [...]