Journal
The 6 definitive eras in my design and business journey
2024 marks Irina Victoria Jewelry's 10th-ish Birthiversary. To celebrate in a fun and slightly embarrassing way, let's revisit my design...
What you need to know about blood diamonds and the Kimberly Process
You know the saying, "not all hot tubs are Jacuzzis, but all Jacuzzis are hot tubs"? The same goes for...
What's the difference between solid gold, gold vermeil and gold filled?
Solid gold is a term used for various designations of karat gold. The purest form of gold is 24 karat,...
How to remove tarnish from your jewelry with baking soda, boiling water and aluminum foil
A simple step-by-step guide to cleaning your silver jewelry with everyday household items. Tarnish, ugh. The culprit behind dull and...
Diamond mining, at it again!
The Natural Diamond Council enlisted celebrities like Ana de Armas and Lily James to model gorgeous diamond jewelry while pressing...
What's the deal with 10k gold?
10k gold is technically the lowest karat of gold that's still considered "fine" so marketing it as fine jewelry is...
The origin story of the diamond engagement ring
The 1930s were a challenging decade globally. On September 4, 1929, a stock market crash in the U.S. triggered The...
What you need to know about gold and gemstone mining
The stories of an Earth-grown diamond and a gold band both begin in a mine. Mining is the extraction of...
What is greenwashing and where did it come from?
Calling something eco-friendly doesn’t mean it’s eco-friendly. The word is out and corporations are taking notice. Sustainability is a top...
