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Summer School Chapter 4: Reimagining Your Existing Jewelry
Please open your books to Chapter 4! We love the topic of reimagining your jewelry collection and great solutions for transforming your existing pieces! Take notes on all of Mini's easy tip...
Summer School Chapter 3: Mixing Metals
Please turn your books to Chapter 3 and learn all about mixing metals! Our best advice when mixing metals - be playful and have fun! There are no rules when you mix metals and we encourage you to...
Summer School Chapter 2: All About Pearls
Welcome backĀ for the second chapter of summer school! Today our in-house gemologist, Kathleen, gives us a little lesson on pearls! She will discuss the different types of pearls, what makes them ...
Summer School Chapter 1: How to Clean Your Jewelry at Home
It's hard to avoid sunscreen and sand finding its way into your jewels this time of year. Don't worry, we have a few quick and easy at-home cleaning tips that will keep your jewels sparkling all ...
Quick Guide to Gemology: Red, White & Blue Edit
The Croghan's Crown Jewels: Rubies, Diamonds, and Sapphires. We wanted to highlight this fabulous trio and share fun facts about these incredible gemstones in our quick guide to gemology.Ā Let th...
Summer School Chapter 8: Hand Vs. Machine Engraving
Engraving is in our DNA! Croghan's was founded over 100 years ago by William Croghan who was a hand engraver and it has always been our joy to make ordinary items extraordinary by embellishing them!
Summer School Chapter 7: How To Wear Your Charms
Welcome back for another lesson, summer school students! Sometimes styling and wearing your charms can be intimidating, but today Mini will show you how easy it can be to work your charms into ever...
Summer School Chapter Six: How To Choose Your Wedding Band
Choosing the perfect wedding band to compliment your engagement ring can be a daunting task. Today, Mini and Kathleen are here with a little bit of advice to help you through the process!Ā Ā
Summer School Chapter Five: Anatomy of a Stack
Cruising through this summer semester and we are back in the classroom after our fourth of July break! Show your wrist some love and watch as Mini breaks down the anatomy of a stack and unveils the...
Summer School, Chapter Four: The Golden Rule
Let's talk gold!Ā In Chapter 4 we will be discussing the distinctions between solid gold, 14 karat, 18 karat, gold-plated, gold-filled, and vermeil. After all, gold is the quintessential chemical e...
Summer School, Chapter Three: Necklace Layering Tips & Tricks
A LESSON IN LAYERING
Class, please open your books to Chapter 3. this week, Mini shares her tips and tricks to getting the layered necklace look just right. We like to call it the "Goldilocks Met...
Summer School, Chapter Two: How to Care for your Pearls
Good morning, Summer School students! Please open your books to Chapter 2 where we will be exploring the wonderful world of pearls with Claudia! She is our resident gemologist and guru of all thin...
Summer School, Chapter One: How To Polish Your Silver
Welcome to Chapter One of our Summer School series! We will be covering the age old topic of how to properly polish and care for your silver. Click and watch asĀ Mikell & Mini take you through a...