If you are fascinated by intricate design, your style is two parts vintage and one part new, and if your motto is “more is more,” then oh do we have the perfect engagement ring for you!

The intricate and clustered design of this newly discovered dream ring is inspired by ... graceful and beautiful Ballerinas!

Ballerina cluster rings are a fanciful and distinctive style of cluster. Inspired by the shape of a ballerina’s tutu, the cluster of diamonds simulates the flowing movement of the ballerina dancing, creating a dramatic swirling effect on the finger.

Ballerina Inspired Designs were first seen in the 1950's and were favored by some of the most prestigious jewelry houses, such as Tiffany, Boucheron and Oscar Heyman Brothers. The skill in creating a ‘ballerina’ involved meticulous precision and exactness in the cutting and setting of the gemstones to lie perfectly next to each other.

We at Kasia Jewelry, love to put our own unique spin on these classic designs by using a Champagne or Salt & Pepper Diamond as the center stone, surrounded by white Diamond halos. This creates a beautiful contrast, and in our opinion, adds incredible dimension!

Our Petite Sammy Ring, Leilani Ring, Champagne Astro Ring, and Gia Ring all feature romantic Champagne Diamonds in the center. Our original Sammy Ring and Pepper Sol Ring feature Salt & Pepper Diamonds for a touch of edge.

We blinked and the summer was over! We are quickly approaching the much anticipated HOLIDAY SEASON and all eyes are on birthdays, events and upcoming winter weddings and elopements! If you are wondering how far in advance you should start your search and production of your wedding bands or gifts, you are not alone. We are often asked questions regarding lead times, production and timing when it comes to placing an order, especially for an upcoming wedding! That is why, in order to best serve you, we wanted to communicate the importance of timing and placing your order.

The Holiday Season and the Perfect Gift

We can all agree: this year has flown by! It is hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner. With current lead times between 6-8 weeks, and some baguette Diamond pieces at up to 12 weeks, the time to order for an end-of-the-year completion date is now! 

We truly have a little something for all of the special individuals on your list. 

For your best friend: our Initial Necklace is personal and the sweetest addition to any layered necklace story. We love the versatility and symbolism behind this piece - it can represent your best friend's name, their soon-to-be new last name, their brand new bundle of joy’s name, the list goes on!

For the mother figure in your life: our Tennis Bracelet is classic beauty, yet totally modern at the same time. The epitome of everyday elegance.

For your super cool aunt: Elle Earrings make an amazing every-day piece, or can dress up any outfit (the time where we can go places again has to be right around the corner)! They fit with any style, and transcend through all generations.

For anyone and everyone on your list: our Kasia Candle smells amazing and looks gorgeous in any space. Jasmine, vanilla, and sandalwood come together for a scent that is strong yet romantic, plus it is gender neutral!

For yourself (it’s been quite a year, you deserve a gift too): our all time favorite Bullet Band never disappoints. A statement on its own, or a dramatic addition to a wedding band stack or right hand stack, we know you’ve been eyeing this one all year.

Holiday Engagements and Winter Weddings

In anticipation of the busy holiday season, we highly recommend starting your exciting search for the perfect wedding bands now! As we like to say, ‘you should purchase your wedding bands at the same time you purchase your wedding dress’ (or at least six months before your wedding)! Our typical production time on items, outside Ready To Ship, falls anywhere between a 6-8 week production time. This is to ensure the best precision, starting with properly selected parcels of diamonds all the way to final polishing execution. Wedding bands are an exciting and fun item to check off your wedding list that will last much longer than the flowers, food and cake! Given these uncertain times and the vast majority of weddings being postponed, it has been a joy to watch you find the wedding bands of your dreams and feel the excitement of your big day, regardless of the date. Love is not postponed!

In fact, we are excited to see so many of you recently make the most important decision of your life - popping the big question! We have so many newly added Engagement Rings. These pieces are Ready to Ship - meaning they are ready typically within 1-2 weeks! If you have a special vision in mind, or a family stone you would love to redesign, our Custom/Bespoke projects could be the perfect fit for you. Learn more about custom designs here.

We hope this information helps you to feel informed and confident in the timing of your special purchase, whether that is wedding bands, engagement rings, or a gift. If you have any further questions on production, lead times, or if you are hoping to have your pieces by a certain date, please feel free to reach out to us here.

 We love your love! That is why we have decided to reach out to a few of our amazing Kasia Tribe members, new and returning, to tell their stories. Love is powerful, beautiful, diverse and worthy of honoring through your unique story. By sharing these openly with you, we intend to spread joy in a time when we need it the most. We understand the privilege it is to be a part of your story, and we hope the sincerity of these couples will reflect the very special relationships we aim to have with everyone who walks through our doors (whether in-person or virtually).

Next up, we have Amy and Tim, adventure-lovers from San Diego.

When did you know that your partner was THE ONE?

Neither of us can pinpoint a specific date, but we both knew early on in our relationship. Communication was easy for us and we were always so present in each moment together. 

What is one thing you love about your significant other?

Tim said, "the way she looks at me and how that makes me feel - comforted, important, loved."

What is an activity you love to do together?

Hiking! We love the outdoors. On the trail, with everything stripped away, we have our best and deepest conversations.

How did you two meet? (Give us as many details as you’d like!)

We met while hiking for a Make-A-Wish fundraiser on the Pacific Crest Trail. We hiked 10 miles together on the 28-mile one-day hike. Our conversation was smooth and easy.

How did he/she propose?

After camping a night in the woods under the pines (my favorite!), Tim took me back to the same spot on the trail we met on. After hiking a few miles, he set up a camera and tricked me into thinking we were just taking some pictures in front of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) sign. He then got down on one knee and proposed. Our wedding ceremony is even taking place on the Pacific Crest Trail!

How does Kasia Jewelry fit into your story?

Kasia jewelry is untraditional, like our love story. My Muse engagement ring and Mali wedding band have that old soul love story vibe that we were looking for. When I saw the Muse Ring, I thought of Tim, and instantly knew we found my ring.

*All Photos courtesy of: Laurie, Laurie Ashley Photography

LIVING OUR LIFE LIKE IT’S GOLDEN..

Yellow gold, white gold, rose gold, and platinum- Which should you choose and why? Choosing a type of gold should be an educated and aesthetic decision to best suit you, your lifestyle, how you use your hands, and even your skin tone. 

For centuries, gold has been the most sought after metal for use in jewelry. In the modern world, The most common types of gold and karat are - 14k yellow, 14k white and 14k rose gold-- all of which are formed by mixing the natural metal with alloys to strengthen it and make it suitable for use in everyday wear. The karatage (defined by the ‘K’)  is an indication of how much metal in the piece is, in fact, gold. In terms of standard percentages, there is 58.3% pure gold in 14K, 75% gold in 18K with 100% gold being present only in 24K gold. For this reason, 14 karat gold is stronger, less resistant to malleability, and is more durable than any higher karat gold since there is more alloy (strengthener) in 14K gold. 

WHICH ONE TO CHOOSE?

Yellow gold, the most popular gold, occurs naturally and is the purest form of the metal. It is strengthened for jewelry by combining pure gold with elements such as zinc or copper.  Similarly, white gold is mixed with palladium or nickel to give it a color close to silver. It is also plated (covered by another metal) with rhodium which requires some down the road. Lastly, rose gold contains about 25% copper, giving it a pinkish color.

Another metal option is called Platinum. Platinum is even more rare than gold! It occurs in its purest form in very scarce amounts and is generally formed during the mining process of nickel and copper. It is a type of naturally white metal, mixed with alloy. However, it is not plated and therefore develops a 'patina' style wear over time that requires polishing. Platinum is the strongest and most durable of the metals.

HOW WILL IT LOOK ON ME?

There is also an aesthetic side of determining which gold is best for you! At Kasia Jewelry, a majority of our pieces feature 14K yellow gold. This is because yellow gold is classic, timeless, and suits the majority of skin tones. If pink undertones are present in your skin, choosing rose gold could potentially draw out those tones and cause the metal to visually fade into your skin. Whereas yellow gold, with its universal warmth, adds depth and shine to any skin tone. We highly encourage all our clients to follow their hearts when choosing their metal - if you adore rose gold, go for it! We are happy to create any piece in your metal of choice. 

HOW DOES IT LOOK WITH EVERYTHING ELSE?

Another element of choosing the type of metal for your precious piece is the type, color, and clarity of your center stone(s). Ironically, a diamond that has more of a yellow tint would be best-suited for yellow gold to add warmth around the stone and cause it to appear brighter and whiter. In contrast, if you put the same stone in white gold, platinum, or rose gold, the yellow tint of the diamond might be significantly more visible due to the contrast of colors. If your center stone is a Salt and Pepper Diamond, yellow gold will create more of a contrast combining the coolness of the stone along with the warmth of yellow gold which adds shine and depth. White or even rose gold will bring out more drama out of the cold hued Salt & Pepper Diamonds! Champagne diamonds, often sourced by Kasia to fall within neutral range, are appropriate for all color metals.

Choosing a type of gold for your jewelry is a very personal choice and varies from person to person. The decision also involves your style (classic, edgy, feminine, etc), undertones in your skin, and other metals already present (or soon-to-be) in your collection. Our informed stylists can easily help educate and guide you toward the right gold for you when choosing your new treasure. Schedule an in-person showroom or virtual appointment to see the amazing variety present in our collection, and don’t forget, we can create any piece in your specific metal choice!

While we know you love Kasia Jewelry’s Salt and Pepper and Champagne Diamond obsession, what about White Diamonds? Our love for Diamonds naturally extends to White Diamonds throughout our extensive collection. We love to pair all colors of Diamonds to create unique and creative stacking stories. For instance, pair a White Diamond engagement ring or band with Champagne Diamonds to create a soft and feminine contrast. Or, pair White Diamonds with Black Diamonds for a bold and edgy statement. Hop on a virtual styling appointment with one of our stylists to help you create the White Diamond stack of your dreams.

White Diamonds are nature’s miracle! Formed billions of years ago, deep within the earth, these beauties have been treasured for centuries. The first Diamond ever found was in India in the 4th Century, BC. Diamonds came to be more well known and desired in the public market after early advertising agencies in the 1990’s created Diamond demand with the well-known phrase, “A Diamond is Forever.”

But is a Diamond truly FOREVER? Let’s take a deep dive into Diamonds and discover their hidden secrets and beautiful pairings. 

Diamonds are made up of 99% carbon and contain varying levels of inclusions (natural internal defects or trace elements and minerals) that can affect its color and internal structure. These trace minerals and inclusions help to identify a Diamond as real versus lab grown, and give each Diamond a ‘fingerprint’. Some Diamonds are prized for their inclusions, such as some Salt and Pepper Diamonds, that display an array of inclusions creating soulful, galaxy-like patterns.

White Diamonds are considered ‘white’ by the public when they display little to no visible color. While it is possible for Diamonds to be found in nearly every color of the rainbow, certain colors are dramatically more rare and valuable than others. The color of White Diamonds is evaluated (graded) on a ‘D-Z’ letter scale. ‘D’ refers to a perfectly clear Diamond (these are extremely rare). This range extends to ‘Z’, which is very yellowed, but not saturated enough to be considered a Yellow Diamond. 

Unlike other gemstones, Diamonds have a high (but not perfect) resistance to chemicals, heat and scratching. They are rated as a 10 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness, the hardest gemstone, meaning they can not be scratched by other stones. However, other stones can be scratched by a Diamond. 

Before a Diamond gets chosen by Kasia to be part of the collection, and then onto your finger, it passes through dozens of hands - from the miner to the polisher! Diamonds often travel world-wide to various sorting, cutting and polishing centers. Once a stone finally lands in our collection you can guarantee it has been safely, carefully and artfully chosen to create a stunning piece for you to fall in love with.

As mentioned, Diamonds are beautiful, prehistoric miracles that have a strong (but not guaranteed) resistance to damage. However, they are NOT forever. It is very important to care for your Diamonds properly to ensure they last generations! For more information on proper care and cleaning of your pieces, please see our “Care and Cleaning” blog post.