Citrine and Topaz: The Growing Popularity of November Birthstones
If you were born in November, you could choose Topaz and Citrine as your birthstone. These two precious gems' yellow, orange and brown...
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Jul 1, 20222 min read
Ruby: Ultimate Symbol of Love
Ruby is the red variety of corundum, a mineral that occurs naturally in aluminum-rich rocks. The name "ruby" is derived from rubeus, the...
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May 2, 20225 min read
Emerald: Story Behind The Stone of Love and Truth
Emerald is the birthstone of May and has traditionally been treated as one of the most treasured gemstones. Coincidentally, Emerald is...
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Feb 1, 20223 min read
Amethyst: The Most Versatile Colored Gemstone You Could Find
There’s a reason why Amethyst is one of the most popular crystals out there. A symbol of inner strength and personal empowerment, the...
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Dec 23, 20212 min read
Happy Holidays From Our Family To Yours
We’re two years into the pandemic, but this is no reason to hold back on the holiday cheer. I personally love this time of the year...
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Jun 17, 20213 min read
Famous Wedding Rings of 2021
This week, I’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful engagement rings from the past few months.
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Jun 2, 20216 min read
Celebrating Female Vietnamese Entrepreneurs: Cali Nguyen of Smitten Kiss
I have interviewed some powerful Vietnamese women that I’ve always admired. Let me tell you, we dove straight into the hard questions!
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May 19, 20212 min read
Launching An Engagement Collection
I had been planning a bridal collection for ages. But, IO Collective evolved quicker than I expected.
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Apr 7, 20213 min read
Celebrating Female Vietnamese Entrepreneurs: Sandy Ho
Once a month we will be featuring honest conversations with Vietnamese Female Entrepreneurs. This month we're showcasing Sandy Ho.
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Mar 24, 20212 min read
The History of Diamonds
From the time they were discovered, diamonds have always been valued because of their strength and brilliance.
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Feb 24, 20213 min read
How Rare are Colored Diamonds?
It’s common knowledge that white diamonds are amongst the world’s rarest stones, but not as many people are familiar with colored diamonds.
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Jan 13, 20212 min read
Breaking Wedding Band Traditions
In this day and age, traditional wedding practices are often getting thrown out the window. The same can be said for engagement rings and...
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Nov 25, 20202 min read
What's In Store for 2021?
I was left with recovering from an emergency c-section along with a newborn baby! My husband helped as much as he could, but during COVID
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