AMT Jewelry Design is excited to offer our Spring blog to share our viewpoint on fine jewelry and how you can add a dash of sparkle to make your Spring wardrobe pop...

Spring: 'A Kaleisdosope of Color'

Springtime provides a welcome burst of color from our monochromatic Chicago winters. As a jewelry designer, I tend to think of seasons in term of gem tones and shades. This Spring ( my favorite season) is even more special as I launch my company's AMT Jewelry Design website, but first lets take a moment to ponder how my favorite stone embodies this colorful season...

When I was studying at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in my 20's, I remember the first time I caught a glimpse of a Liddicoaite Tourmaline- a 'kaleidoscope of  color'- radiated from every crystal and when light passes through it's like magic. I was capitaved by the swirl of bright colors that almost resembled stained glass: a fiery magenta backdrop alongside pops of pastel-hued shades such as aqua, turquoise, fushia, lavender: with classic geometric triangles (in varying sizes) in the center of the stone. This playful combination of colors reminds what is so special about Spring... the feeling of a magical new beginning that is fun, fresh and optimistic.

And with Spring in our midst, I hope this vibrant season encourages you to wear your favorite pastel-inspired jewel tones or if you're in the mood to add a dash of sparkle, please enjoy our new invigorationg Spring collection 'Rose Soleil' now available at on our website.

Happy Spring!