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Choosing Colored Stones for Engagement Rings: A Practical Guide

When you're choosing a colored gemstone for an engagement ring, durability needs to be your top priority. Rings take a lot of wear and tear since we do a lot with our hands, and a ring you plan on...

Engagement Ring Settings: How They Affect Your Wedding Band Options

Shopping for an engagement ring? Before you focus solely on the stone and style, consider how your engagement ring setting will pair with a wedding band. This guide explains the three main setting ...

September - The Month of My Favorite Gemstone

Every time someone orders a piece of jewelry with a sapphire in it, we do a little happy dance in the studio. That's because sapphires are my favorite stone to work with. They come in an enormous r...

3 Lab-Grown and Recycled Natural Alternatives to Black and Salt & Pepper Diamonds

We love black diamonds, raw diamonds, and salt and pepper diamonds as much as the next person looking for a unique, alternative engagement ring. But unfortunately, the majority of these kinds of di...

Fair Trade Montana and Australian Sapphires

While diamonds and moissanite remain popular choices for a more traditional engagement ring, a lot of customers are interested in the array of fair trade sapphires we have to offer. From light sky ...

Customize Your Ring with Colored Gemstones

You know you want a unique ring and you're pretty sure that you're interested in a colored gemstone--but where do you go from there? What are your ethical options? We have a wide range of ethical g...

Customize Your Ring with Fair Trade Sapphires

We just got in a great selection of fair trade Australian and Montana round sapphires. These sapphires come in a beautiful range of blues, greens, teal, and aqua. They can be used in most of our cu...

New Work Studio & Parlor, Now Accepting Appointments

Aide-Mémoire Jewelry has recently moved studio locations, and we are delighted to present our new work studio and parlor in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle. The parlor is now open to client...

Ring Engraving Ideas & Guide

Engraving is a wonderful way to personalize your ring and make it even more meaningful. Whether you want something sentimental, playful, or simple like your wedding date, this guide covers everythi...