05/19/2026
When we were packing up these stunning jewels for sisters Cristin & Caitlin, I looked back at how their materials arrived (in plastic baggies, clearly labeled to distinguish between the dueling grandmothers). We are so lucky to make magic for a living .
We worked to carefully divide the jewelry of two matriarchs, Bertha and Barbara, who grew up across the street and despised one another their entire lives… for reasons they declined to share with their families.
In our designs, we strove to both honor these women as well as their desire to be separate, while adapting the materials to Cristin and Caitlin’s style.
For Cristin, we created two nestling rings to work with the graphic, colorful and textured looks she favors. One ring is sparkly, pavé set with diamonds from Granny, the second ring is set with a single emerald from Grandma (their shared birthstone) and hand brushed to create a contrasting matte finish.
For Caitlin, we created a modern, understated, and comfortable take on an antique knife's edge band. Each angle is accented with petite diamonds from one of her grandmothers, meeting at the point in the center. We also crafted a Appalachian quilt inspired pendant, honoring their West Virginian roots, in a style that is meaningful to Caitlin.
Inside each ring is an engraved "B".
Thank you so much Cristin and Caitlin, this project was so special!
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