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July 03, 2026 Kate Koel
Summer Jewelry Guide: What to Wear, What to Avoid, and What “Waterproof Jewelry” Really Means
The best summer jewelry is not necessarily the jewelry marketed as “waterproof.” In my experience as a jewelry maker, the best summer jewelry is made from materials that can handle...
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June 17, 2026 Kate Koel
Can You Wear Jewelry Every Day? An Honest Guide to Everyday Jewelry from a Jewelry Maker
Yes, you can wear jewelry every day, but everyday jewelry does not mean jewelry you never remove, never clean, and never care for. The best everyday jewelry is usually simple,...
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June 10, 2026 Kate Koel
Turquoise Jewelry: A Designer's Guide to Wearing the Sea
Turquoise has carried meaning across oceans and centuries — protection, calm, the steady blue of water remembered. This is a designer's guide to wearing it, built around our Vacation Treasures...
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June 07, 2026 Kate Koel
Pendant Necklace Guide: How to Choose One You'll Actually Wear
A pendant necklace should feel like a small piece of you sitting close to your heart. This guide walks through every style we make, gemstone, heart, pearl, initial, turquoise, crystal,...
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June 04, 2026 Kate Koel
Abalone Shell Jewelry: What It Means, Why It's Special, and How to Wear It
Abalone shell jewelry holds the ocean's shifting light in a way no manufactured material can imitate. This guide answers the questions buyers ask most — what it symbolizes, whether it...
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June 02, 2026 Kate Koel
How to Stack Rings Without It Looking Messy: A Quiet Guide to Stacks That Feel Intentional
Ring stacking should feel like you, not like a pile-up. This guide shares the anchor-and-support method I use with clients, the rules for mixing sterling silver and 14k gold filled,...
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