Custom designed opal and diamond cuff bracelet in 18K yellow gold. Watch this bespoke bracelet being made. Choose your own stone for custom jewelry design.

Sourcing materials is an important element in our process. We take great care to source recycled metals and responsibly sourced diamonds and gemstones. I sometimes even go straight to the source and dig for gems myself! If you had a chance to read about my trip to Montana digging for sapphires, then you might recall this stunning raw ruby I found.  Is the pink beauty a Sapphire or a Ruby? Both, actually. Sapphire and Ruby are both made of the mineral corundum. Corundum acquires color when other minerals are present as it forms. Chromium gives it a red color, manganese orange,...

On my way to the Tucson Gem show earlier this year I had the pleasure of a serendipitous meeting. The first female appointed as a Supreme Court Justice in the South Dakota Court sat next to me. Her story was one of perseverance, pushing boundaries and ruling judiciously in a state she cares deeply for. Later, these details would ultimately inform the symbology I included in her ring design. When she heard about my work as a jewelry designer she shared about her late husband and the multiple pieces she was hoping to create a new piece with.  Two rings she sent me were from...

Hidden Gem dinners have been a true source of joy for me, connecting with others around a table creatively laid, with a meaningful hand-crafted adornment baked into the bread! I will be designing a ring, collaborating with local chef Shannon Smith and baker Cat Cox to throw a dinner party with one extra lucky attendee.

Inspiration from the natural world is an integral part of my arts practice. Working with materials that come from the earth creates dedication within me to contribute to healthy ecosystems. It's been important throughout our development as a studio to honor that responsibility in each stage of our in-house manufacturing. Dillon Rose jewelry is created using 100% recycled gold and silver. We take great care in sourcing gemstones and diamonds with a traceable history and ethical standards. Beyond ethical sourcing and thoughtful fabrication practices, we also give back with 1% for the Planet. One percent of our gross income supports the Nature Conservancy and The George Miksch Sutton Avian Research Center...

Reflection on our road trip across the American West.