The Bench

The latest (and sparkliest) news and trends from the jewelry enthusiasts at MTJ.

Four Elements: Turquoise Talismans

Samantha Durbin 12/10/20 Samantha Durbin 12/10/20

Four Elements: Turquoise Talismans

Waxing poetic about December’s healing stone

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Creating My Lady Gaga Spaceship Wedding Ring

Samantha Durbin 11/19/20 Samantha Durbin 11/19/20

Creating My Lady Gaga Spaceship Wedding Ring

A custom jewelry story

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Pearls of Wisdom

Samantha Durbin 11/12/20 Samantha Durbin 11/12/20

Pearls of Wisdom

Mini-pearl earrings make big statements

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Spooky Sparklers

Samantha Durbin 10/27/20 Samantha Durbin 10/27/20

Spooky Sparklers

Boo! Jewels that get your heart racing.

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The Women Making Your Future Family Heirlooms

Samantha Durbin 9/24/20 Samantha Durbin 9/24/20

The Women Making Your Future Family Heirlooms

5 craftswomen cutting edges in a male-dominated industry

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Four Elements: Truth Seekers

Samantha Durbin 9/17/20 Samantha Durbin 9/17/20

Four Elements: Truth Seekers

Finding answers in September’s sapphires

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Would You Like Coffee, Cocktails, or White Chocolate Bread Pudding With Your Diamonds?

Samantha Durbin 8/31/20 Samantha Durbin 8/31/20

Would You Like Coffee, Cocktails, or White Chocolate Bread Pudding With Your Diamonds?

5 jewelers who go above and beyond simply shopping

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What does jewelry mean to you?

Samantha Durbin 6/9/20 Samantha Durbin 6/9/20

What does jewelry mean to you?

Connection. Beauty. Joy. Strength. Magic.

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