JOURNAL & BLOG

Slow Intentional Design : A Labor of Love 20 Years in the Making

The Cinema of Sorbetti: a Muse, a Mood, a Moment

The Gryllus: From Ancient Lore to Modern Talisman

Number 2 from our Limited Edition Anniversary Series: The Pave' Cup

20th Anniversary : The Return of a Classic. Re-issuing the Love Coin

Number 1 from our Limited Edition Anniversary Series: The Near Heart

The Art of Refinement: Pro Tips for Creating Custom Fine Jewelry Part 1

Creating Heirloom Quality, Chaos Free, Truly Special Custom Jewelry When exploring t...

Lights, Camera, Carats: 5 More Blingy Film Moments

Goonies (1985) Many a Gen-Xer's pick for Throw-Back Movie Night... but then who doesn...

History in Hand: The Art of Designing an Ancient Coin Ring

Creating a bespoke ring is a deeply personal and intricate process. We recently had ...

MIDSUMMER: The Story and Inspiration

Midsummer, when the days are at their longest, is a season with a beloved place in history and lore. Celebrated around the summer solstice, it marks the peak of summer’s heat, with the sun at it’s zenith and nature in full, audacious bloom. This season has inspired countless traditions and myths, symbolizing abundance, vitality, and the triumph of light. Our MIDSUMMER collection draws its inspiration from this magical time, embodying sun-drenched days and vibrant gardens.

Lights, Camera, Carats: Our Top 5 Jewelry Moments in Film

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) Let's start with a classic. Who hasn’t seen Marilyn M...

RING SIZE: Get the Best Fit

Size midday after lunch. Morning and evening tend to be the time of day resulting in t...

Happy New Year From Jay & Laina

Taking a few lessons from 2020 Listen. Even though the year felt like one contin...

Hello From the Time Warp!

Hello from the time warp..... Forgive us for saying it, but man, this year has been ...

A Letter from Jay & Laina

A letter from Jay & Laina Albrecht

2004. After a decade in jewelry, Jay’s career was at a crossroads. We were pregnant and had just purchased our first house, an old Denver bungalow ripe with unexpected repairs. Being young, gritty and optimistic, we both left our respective jobs and together with our brother in law, Kenny, opened J Albrecht Designs. Nothing about the timing was ideal, but we sold a car, sacrificed vacations, tried our best to soothe a colicky new baby, and went to work...