I entered the Jewelry industry to make buying fine jewelry easier for the consumer. As we all know, the fine jewelry industry can be ambiguous and intimidating.

Most of us have heard horror stories of diamonds getting switched out with fake. But what about when you think you’re buying natural diamonds but are sold otherwise? 

In recent years, there has been a growing practice of selling synthetic or lab grown diamonds as earth-grown. Continue Reading →

Happy Easter weekend! This Spring, many of us are feeling a sense of renewal and motivation to live fuller lives.

After a year being locked down and constrained from the outside world, we are revisiting ideas we’ve wanted to pursue but had stored away. Deciding to take that trip around the world, starting the renovation you’d planned for years….and finally upgrading your wedding ring!Continue Reading →

Wedding Ring Redesign –  Before and after’s pictures are my favorite in any topic. In my world, I love to transform an old piece of jewelry to be brand new.

I thought I’d share some jewelry transformations I’ve made for my clients, to give you a little gem inspiration! We all have pieces in our jewelry box that we haven’t worn in years due to the piece not fitting, or it not being our style.

Here is one project on an old wedding ring,

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Custom Jewelry Piece

Many women want to own a diamond eternity ring, whether for their wedding ring to pair with their engagement ring or as a right hand piece. With the unlimited choices out there, it can be extremely confusing. Many are left putting off their decision to invest in a piece, or they have no choice but to go to a high-end jewelry store and pay 5-8x mark-up to get the advice they need.Continue Reading →

clean your jewelry -When’s the last time you had your ring serviced by a jeweler? Continue Reading →

I’ve been thinking about the pandemic’s affect on the diamond industry. As an independent, private fine jeweler whose focus is on the interests of my customers (more than the interests of the jewelry industry), I want to educate you on the alternatives to natural earth diamonds in case it is something you’re thinking about Diamonds and Their Posers.Continue Reading →

Solid Gold, Do you know the differences between the different types of gold? Usually, the price will indicate its quality. But it’s still very confusing. Until you read the fine print, it’s hard to tell if something is real gold. And even after you read it, you may still be confused.

The purpose of this post is to educate you on what to look for when you want to buy gold. I think you’ll find this information helpful.

Read “What’s the difference between the various types of gold jewelry?”

Here is a quick video recap for you!

Jewelry Sizing – Do you know your jewelry sizes? Your ring requires a specific size for each finger. Your bracelet sizing can vary by about 1/2 an inch, Continue Reading →

Layering necklaces has never been so popular.  There aren’t really any “rules” for layering, as style is personal for each wearer. Continue Reading →

Available now! Paperclip Chain with Round Hinge to hold your mask and glasses while you’re on the go!Continue Reading →

Hi there! I am popping in to introduce myself in case you are new to my site. My name is Jen Oliak and I am a 3rd generation jeweler with a passion for all things fine jewelry. I am a jewelry designer, private jewelry consultant and have an online jewelry store where you’ll find not only my own designs but a collection of other curated items I love and recommend. Continue Reading →

Grown Diamonds As an independent, private fine jeweler whose focus is on the interests of my customers (not the jewelry industry), I think its time to consider alternatives to natural diamond as an option for fine jewelry.Continue Reading →