Journal
Traveling with Fine Jewelry: DOs and DON'Ts
A simple guide to packing fine jewelry for your next vacation, written by a jewelry designer, not an influencer. Your...
The 6 definitive eras in my design and business journey
2024 marks Irina Victoria Jewelry's 10th-ish Birthiversary. To celebrate in a fun and slightly embarrassing way, let's revisit my design...
What you need to know about blood diamonds and the Kimberly Process
You know the saying, "not all hot tubs are Jacuzzis, but all Jacuzzis are hot tubs"? The same goes for...
What's the difference between solid gold, gold vermeil and gold filled?
Solid gold is a term used for various designations of karat gold. The purest form of gold is 24 karat,...
How to remove tarnish from jewelry with baking soda, boiling water and aluminum foil
A simple step-by-step guide to cleaning your silver jewelry with everyday household items. Tarnish, ugh. The culprit behind dull and...
Diamond mining, at it again!
The Natural Diamond Council enlisted celebrities like Ana de Armas and Lily James to model gorgeous diamond jewelry while pressing...
What's the deal with 10k gold?
It's hard to be an informed shopper if you don't know what karat gold is, so let's make sure we're...
The origin story of the diamond engagement ring
The 1930s were a challenging decade globally. On September 4, 1929, a stock market crash in the U.S. triggered The...
What you need to know about gold and gemstone mining
The stories of an Earth-grown diamond and a gold band both begin in a mine. Mining is the extraction of...
