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Expert insights on gemstones, custom design, and jewellery care from Trish Arato.
Custom-Design
June 5, 2026
Custom Jewellery in Burnaby: How to Choose Gemstones That Fit Your Real Life
June is a perfect example of why gemstone advice needs nuance. Pearl and alexandrite both have beautiful stories, but they behave very differently. Pearls have a soft, luminous quality that feels ele
Custom-Design
May 15, 2026
Custom Jewellery Delta: Why I Prefer 19K White Gold for Lasting Custom Jewellery
When people search for custom jewellery Delta clients can wear for years, they often focus first on the diamond, gemstone, or design style. Those details matter, but the metal matters just as much. In
Custom-Design
April 17, 2026
What Vancouver Clients Should Know About Resetting a Family Diamond Into a Modern Ring
When a client brings me a family diamond, I know I am not just looking at a gemstone. I am looking at a piece of history, a memory, and often a relationship that still matters deeply. For many Vancouv
Custom-Design
March 20, 2026
Aquamarine Allure: Custom Jewellery Design in Vancouver
As the vibrant energy of spring begins to unfold across Vancouver, I find myself continually drawn to the mesmerising, watery hues of aquamarine. This captivating gemstone, celebrated as the birthston
Custom-Design
March 13, 2026
Giving New Life to Old Pieces: Aquamarine Jewellery Redesign in Vancouver
There is a particular kind of beauty that lives in old jewellery, not just in the stones or the metalwork, but in the weight of what it carries. A ring passed down through generations holds more than