In old Persian lore, the Earth was said to be balanced on top of an enormous sapphire and its reflection gave the sky its blue color. Sapphires date as far back as the Ancient Romans and Greeks and have been mined since 800 BC. To this day, it’s hard to resist being drawn to the Read More
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The Meaning and Spiritual Properties of Peridot
Peridot is a truly remarkable stone. It’s known to have less popularity compared to sapphires and rubies. However, it has such amazing properties that it’s a wonder why Peridot isn’t highly valued in the limelight like other gemstones. What’s even more fascinating is that Peridot is formed in molten rock of the upper mantle and Read More
Guide to Engagement Rings
Ready to pop the question? It’s time to customize an engagement ring to show your love. And we’re here to help! After decades of working in Los Feliz, Los Angeles there is one thing we have learned in the sunny city of diversity. Every individual has their own unique style. Most importantly, every couple has their Read More
Dazzle Yourself With Our Self-Love Collection!
We’re coming to the end of the month yet the beginning of a new season! The summer solstice is here and we’re all feeling the heat on our tanned skin (we really hope you’re wearing sunscreen!). At LSJ, we are strong advocates for self-love, and we don’t just mean slathering ourselves with wonderful skincare and Read More
Memorial Diamonds – Memories That Last Forever
Traditionally seen as a symbol of love, marriage, luxury, and faithfulness, diamonds have been regarded over the centuries as the crystal that bonds relationships. Diamonds have always been viewed as timeless stones that carry deep meaning and status no matter their history over time. Even today, diamond jewelry has continued to evolve in engagement Read More
Celebrate summer with June’s beautiful birthstones: Pearls & Moonstones!
Staycationing or vacationing this summer? Either way, we are always excited to wear jewelry with pride and joy whether we are sipping mimosas with friends indoors or watching the sunset at the beach with a loved one. Most importantly, we are even more excited to wear the hottest gemstones for the month of June! Pearls, officially the Read More
Jewish Wedding Traditions | Engagement Rings
“I Am My Beloved’s and My Beloved is Mine,” “Ani L’dodi Vedodi Li” אני לדודי ודודי לי The concept of engraving Hebrew Rings with quotes from Jewish texts comes to us from ancient times. Today it is very common for couples to inscribe their wedding bands with a text that is reflective of the time we live in, for couples often Read More
A Vision in Pink: Rose Gold Engagement and Wedding Rings
Perfect for those who are looking for an engagement or wedding ring with an ethereal and delicate look, rose gold engagement and wedding rings are an ideal choice because they give the impression of the freshness and radiance of a rose in full bloom. A colorful combination of reddish copper and 24k yellow gold, rose gold with its sun-kissed glow maintains a delicate balance between the Read More
Rough Diamond Jewelry
When we think of diamonds, what immediately comes to mind are the meticulously polished, highly cut diamonds of the diamond industry, but rarely do we think of the natural, raw diamonds from which these more traditional, refined versions are created. Unlike cut diamonds, rough diamonds have not been faceted, polished, or altered but left as Read More
Pearls: The Wedding Gem
Shimmering luminously with a soft inner glow, a strand of iridescent white pearls or even a single pearl can be the perfect piece for any bride on her wedding day. This most precious and revered gem has long been regarded in every culture as one of the rarest, most valued, and symbolic of all gemstones. And no Read More