April rains bring May flowers ... I hope that is true! Because we've been getting a lot of rain lately - can't wait for the beautiful Spring flowers.

We often have to slow down and thing about how lucky we are to live in Vancouver and I'm so lucky to do what I love to do and to have a cosy little studio with enough space for me and my dog Peanut to hang out.

I'm so grateful!

One of the hottest engagement ring trends we’re predicting in 2023 is the BIG center stone for solitaire rings. In a solitaire ring, this is a super-sized version of the classic. This look pretty much says “all eyes on me!” And who doesn’t want that?

So how big are we talking here? Under 1-2 carat diamonds used to be the norm, a lot of brides are now trending towards bigger stones, at 3 and even 4-carats. That sounds expensive, but it might be less than you think. Why? Because the price for quality diamonds from the top Lab Grown Diamond companies in the world are now priced

40% - 60% less than an earth-mined diamond of the same size.

You get way more diamond for your dollar!

So dream big, because it’s now possible.

Natural Mined Diamonds

Diamonds are a thing of perfection. Whether sparkling on your rings or shimmering on a necklace, these glamorous stones are the epitome of beauty.

The Blossom Diamond Ring

Left: Large silver square ring w/ 18kt dots and bezel set 12 pts dia $980

Right: Large silver square ring w/ 18kt bezel set with 12pts dia $790

Bottom: Blossom 14kt & 18kt gold overlay with 0.25ct dia $1,900

Lab Grown Diamonds

A laboratory-grown diamond is very much a diamond - carbon atoms arranged in a diamond cubic crystal structure. The only difference between mined diamonds and lab grown diamonds is the origin of the diamond. Lab grown diamonds and mined diamonds have the exact same physical properties, and equivalent 4C grading and certification standards. Different retailers market lab-grown diamonds as "artisan", "cultured", "synthetic" or "manufactured" diamonds.

Lab Diamond

Pricing upon request.

Cubic Zirconia (CZ) / Moissanite Diamonds

These stones are similar to diamonds with their brilliance and crystal clarity, but they are not made from pure carbon, but are crystalline materials that are colorless, hard, and flawless, but possess different physical properties as to hardness, refractive index and thermal conductivity. For these reasons, they represent the most affordable alternatives to diamonds.

Large sterling silver with CZ stone

(6mm - 0.90cts) $250

Selection of Chi's designs with silver, gold and diamonds.

Beautiful Repurposed Ring Collection

Just in time for Connie's Big Birthday!

She celebrated with a new grouping of happy stacking rings repurposed from a dated diamond band and a ruby and diamond ring from her younger days.

I'm so grateful to be part of her celebration and designing pieces that she can love and cherish again!

KP Loves Her New Updated Diamond Solitaire and Wedding Band

Less is more as many agree! Especially when one has a beautiful diamond and we only need to create new accents with the play of white & yellow gold.

KP and her husband really love the look of her updated ring that has survived through the decades of their marriage and will endure for many more years to come!