Materials

 Solid gold is forever material. It can be repaired, reshaped, melted down, reconstructed, handed down, redesigned decades later, and worn continuously for generations. It holds value. It becomes part of your story. And increasingly, people are craving exactly that. We’re living in a time where many people are [...]

I believe in owning fewer pieces of jewelry, but choosing them intentionally. Pieces that feel good on your body, that work with your everyday life, and that don’t need to be replaced a year (or even a season) from now. When jewelry is thoughtfully designed and well made, it doesn’t need to shout. It doesn’t need to follow trends to [...]

Let’s address the elephant in the room. You’ve probably heard us mention it here and there — in emails, on social, maybe even during an in-person visit to the shop. But it’s time to be more direct about what’s happening behind the scenes at CMD, because it’s real, it’s ongoing, and it affects everything [...]

Are lab grown diamonds real diamonds? Yes, but there's more to the story. We use lab grown diamonds in many CMD designs because they give us another beautiful, durable option when we're designing around your style, your project and your budget. Here's what they are, how they're made [...]

Oxidized sterling silver is one of my favorite ways to create contrast in mixed-metal jewelry, but that dark finish naturally changes as you wear it. If you want to bring some of that depth back, you can re-oxidize sterling silver at home with a few simple supplies. I'm walking you through the process we use [...]

I love being a designer, but I especially love creating jewelry to mark something meaningful. Engagements and weddings might be the obvious Special Occasions, but I've made pieces for anniversaries, milestone birthdays, new chapters, big accomplishments and plenty of reasons that don't fit neatly [...]

Blackened silver and warm gold have been part of my design vocabulary for years. I love the contrast between matte, oxidized sterling silver and shiny gold, especially when they're stacked together. Here's why BLACK + GOLD became such a signature CMD combination, how we create that darkened finish and what [...]

Solid gold costs more than gold-fill, so when is it actually worth the investment? For me, the answer is about more than having something precious. Solid gold can be worn for decades, repaired, passed down and even transformed into something completely new. Here’s why I think it can be worth choosing for [...]

I’m all about quality, durability, and style. When I began designing, my goal was to create classic, elegant jewelry that would be long-lasting and affordable. But what exactly is the difference between gold-filled, gold-plated and gold vermeil jewelry? And why do I choose to use gold-fill in my designs? [...]

One of the beautiful things about rose gold is its effortless versatility. In the spirit of mixing metals (one of our very favorite things), we must mention how we love wearing rose gold alongside other finishes. Combined with matte silver, both metals play off one another for a whimsical, romantic vibe. [...]