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The Mother's Day Gift Guide: Handcrafted Treasures & Colorful New Arrivals

April 23, 2026Kristen Briggs

Welcome to the 2026 Mother's Day Gift Guide. Whether she’s the "cool mom," the "sentimental mom," or the "I don't need anything, just your love (but secretly wants a little...

Looking for the Perfect Hoop? 5 Reasons Our Herkimer and Pearl Skinny Hoops Are a 2026 Essential

April 07, 2026Kristen Briggs

Let’s be real for a second: the quest for the "perfect" hoop earring is basically the fashion equivalent of searching for the Holy Grail. We’ve all been there, standing in...

Why Celestial Motifs Will Change the Way You Layer Your Necklaces

April 07, 2026Kristen Briggs

Let’s be honest for a second: the world has been a lot lately. Between the endless notifications on our phones and the general chaos of being a human in the...

Looking For a Herkimer Diamond Necklace? Here Are 10 Things You Should Know

February 05, 2026Kristen Briggs

So, you've stumbled across Herkimer diamonds and now you're intrigued. Maybe you saw one sparkling in someone's necklace and thought, "Wait, is that a diamond diamond?" Or perhaps you're drawn...

Does Handmade Jewelry Really Matter in 2026?

January 29, 2026Kristen Briggs

In a world dominated by "fast jewelry" and disposable trends, "Does Handmade Jewelry Really Matter in 2026?" explores why artisanal craftsmanship is seeing a massive resurgence. We break down the...

14 Engraved Cuff Bracelet Ideas That Make the Perfect Personalized Gift

January 15, 2026Kristen Briggs

14 Engraved Cuff Bracelet Ideas That Make the Perfect Personalized Gift Let's be honest, finding a gift that actually means something can feel like searching for a needle in a...

Fall Style Picks

August 30, 2024Kristen Briggs

I LOVE watching how jewelry styles and demands change, so here's what we're seeing as we head into fall, plus a few of my own predictions and styling recommendations. 1. Expect...

Metals with Mettle

June 03, 2024Kristen Briggs

There is an immensely wide array of options available to designers and metalsmiths when creating jewelry. Let's unpack the ones that we use here at Lotus Stone Jewelry and compare them...

Free Valentine's Day Heart Studs

February 13, 2023Kristen Briggs

Choose your favorite: The Sweet Heart Studs or, the Mini Heart Studs: Just add them to your cart with an order over $45 and they're free!

Shop Small Women Owned for International Women’s Day

March 07, 2022Kristen Briggs

What is eco-friendly jewelry?

February 17, 2021Kristen Briggs

You're a thoughtful person. Intentional. You want to shop responsibly, but it can be difficult to do. Are you being green washed by a corporation that is just trying to...

All about Herkimer Diamonds

January 20, 2021Kristen Briggs

Herkimer diamonds are having a *moment,* aren't they? And it's no surprise. Herkimer diamonds are magical. Good quality herkimers are luminous, perfectly faceted, but filled with the charm of naturally...