Malachite is a copper carbonate mineral known for its vivid green color and signature orbital banding. Learn what makes polished malachite special, where it comes from, and what to look for when buying a specimen.

If you've never heard of a Witches Wart stone, you're not alone. Most jewelers haven't either. Here's everything you need to know about this rare Moroccan chalcedony — including how to identify it, what makes it different from nodular agate, and why it's so hard to find under a single name.

December is Liver Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about this underrecognized cancer, the two ribbon colors that represent it, and how to find a meaningful gift for someone touched by liver cancer.

Cape May diamonds are genuine quartz crystals found on the beaches of Cape May, New Jersey. Here is everything you need to know about what they are, where to find them, and how they become the one of a kind jewelry we handcraft at VAEL Designs.

August is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Learn about leukemia, lymphoma, and Hodgkin's disease — and how to show support for fighters, survivors, and families with jewelry that gives back.

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month and recognizes Uterine Cancer. Here's what to know about these underrecognized cancers and how to show support for fighters and survivors.

June brings colorectal cancer awareness and Men's Health Month into focus. Here's what to know about colon cancer and prostate cancer, and how to show support for the fighters in your life.

May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month and Melanoma Awareness Month. Here's what you should know about both cancers, why early detection matters, and how to show your support.

April recognizes Head & Neck Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, and Multiple Myeloma. Here's what each cancer type means, who it affects, and how to show support with jewelry that gives back.

Every cancer awareness ribbon color tells a story. Here's your complete guide to what each color means — and the handcrafted sterling silver bracelets that carry them.

Finding the right gift for someone facing cancer is hard. Here are thoughtful, meaningful ideas for fighters, survivors, caregivers, and those grieving — including jewelry that gives back to cancer research.

There's a drawer in my studio that most people never see. Inside are paper-wrapped gemstone packs I purchased years ago -- some labeled, some questionable, some completely forgotten. Recently, I started opening them on camera. And the response surprised me. Watch the Confessions Series in Action This Isn't Just an Unboxing What you're watching isn't just an unboxing. It's the real decision-making process behind handcrafted gemstone jewelry. Not every stone gets used. Not every label is accurate. Not every gem deserves a setting. The Confessions series shows how a jewelry designer evaluates gemstones, questions labels, studies cut and light performance,...