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CRAFTED FOR YOU

ABOUT KATE KOEL

gift ready

PACKAGED WITH CARE

by hand

CRAFTED FOR YOU

ABOUT KATE KOEL

gift ready

PACKAGED WITH CARE

MEET US IN PERSON

SAN FRANCISCO | VIBE MARKET

Pier 27 | 27 The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94107

JULY 18-19

11am – 5pm

Top Summer Jewelry Trends: Vacation Jewelry, Shells, Color & Anklets
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Top Summer Jewelry Trends: Vacation Jewelry, Shells, Color & Anklets

As a jewelry maker, I believe the best summer jewelry trend is not just about what looks pretty in the sunshine. Summer jewelry should be colorful, comfortable, movement-friendly, and safe for sensitive skin, especially when heat, sweat, sunscreen, ocean air, and humidity are part of real life. This guide walks through the summer jewelry trends I see customers reacting to most: ocean-inspired shell jewelry, statement earrings that still feel light, colorful gemstone accents, anklets for summer adventures, and easy everyday gold and silver pieces you can reach for without overthinking.

Can I Wear My Jewelry in the Shower or Pool?
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Can I Wear My Jewelry in the Shower or Pool? A Jeweler Explains

As a jewelry maker, I do not believe in giving one blanket “waterproof” answer for every piece of jewelry. A simple 14k gold-filled chain and a large statement earring are not meant to live the same life. Clean shower water, pool chlorine, ocean salt, sweat, soap, friction, and daily habits all affect jewelry differently. The safest pieces for frequent water exposure are simple, sturdy, metal-first designs made from 14k gold-filled, sterling silver, solid gold, or platinum. More delicate pieces with pearls, turquoise, silk thread, semi-precious gemstones, resin, botanicals, or many moving parts deserve more care.

Real Pressed Flower Ring, Meaning, Durability & Styling
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Real Pressed Flower Ring, Meaning, Durability & Styling

A flower ring can be more than a romantic accessory. When it is made with a real preserved bloom, it becomes a tiny keepsake of nature, memory, love, and personal meaning. As a jewelry maker who has tested many real flowers in resin over the years, I believe the best pressed flower jewelry should be beautiful on day one, but also thoughtfully made to be worn, loved, and preserved for years.