It is 10 p.m. and Mojee Shokri’s creative juices begin to percolate.  The luxe jewelry designer retreats to her design studio to mull over an inventory of semi-precious stones and fresh-water pearls scavenged from her travels in Southeast Asia, Turkey, and Iran.  She remains steadfast weighing her options until inspiration strikes and the pattern is [...]

In February, Earthworks released its findings on how jewelers and retailers fared in ethical sourcing of metals.  The DC-based advocacy group behind the No Dirty Gold Campaign rated 39 jewelers between February and October 2009.
Among the small jewelry designers was Alberto Parada. The award-winning eco-luxe designer received a B grade, which translates to 11 points [...]

At I. Gorman Jewelers in downtown DC, encased are the world’s most precious natural resources: diamonds, pearls, gold, and silver.  Some are sourced from the most exotic places in the world.  Several are produced under ethical practices.
Among the store’s best sellers is Todd Reed Jewelry, a label synonymous with turning rough diamonds into morsels of [...]

An entrepreneur with a creative heart and strategic mind for business, Leslie Greene was inspired to design her own line to satisfy every woman’s desire for fine jewelry that flaunts chic style, luxurious quality and a timeless, classic appeal. Designing jewelry for over 16 years, her talent for combining treasured classics with modern trends has [...]

 
Something brilliant and green is transforming the world of fine jewelry. Emeralds have been around for centuries…but eco-friendly jewelry is something new.   Some of today’s smartest, most innovative designers are making their mark with “green” designs. Alberto Parada is at the forefront of this trend, creating one-of-a-kind eco-friendly jewelry for select clientele worldwide. Parada’s multicultural [...]

  
One of my newest partners is Elizabeth Mandros Miller, Owner of Mystique Jewelers in Old Town Alexandria. I’m very particular about who I partner with. I want to make sure the partners reflect my brand, and are a business which will appeal to my demographic. I want only the best for my readers, so they must be [...]

Andrea Rodgers at the 2009 Fashion for Paws wearing necklace from Keith Lipert Gallery.
I’ve gotten so many compliments on the beautiful  necklace I wore to Fashion for Paws this year, so I wanted to share more about it with my readers. I mentioned to my friend, Keith Lipert, that I had no idea what jewelry to [...]

 
 A friend of mine recently told me that her husband who has a high-profile job in Washington has recently gotten into the dating advice business. Apparently, he has advised some women in his office that “No, it is not too much to expect a man to get you flowers, a card, and a little piece [...]