Opals & Gemstones Blog
Our Australian Adventure Part 2: Into the Heart...
Uncovering the World of Opal in Legendary Lightning Ridge In the world of fine jewelry, the most extraordinary treasures are often found in the most unexpected places. For us at...
Our Australian Adventure Part 2: Into the Heart...
Uncovering the World of Opal in Legendary Lightning Ridge In the world of fine jewelry, the most extraordinary treasures are often found in the most unexpected places. For us at...
Our Australian Adventure: Brisbane, Australia Z...
Here at NIXIN Jewelry, our pieces are more than just opal jewelry—they're stories brought to life. They are physical reminders of moments in time, of the Earth’s most spectacular landscapes,...
Our Australian Adventure: Brisbane, Australia Z...
Here at NIXIN Jewelry, our pieces are more than just opal jewelry—they're stories brought to life. They are physical reminders of moments in time, of the Earth’s most spectacular landscapes,...
Take a trip to Marseille… at least for the day
The oldest city in France is known for many things: its rich history of trade, diverse and vibrant culture, flavorful cuisine, and its stunning turquoise waters. But it is perhaps...
Take a trip to Marseille… at least for the day
The oldest city in France is known for many things: its rich history of trade, diverse and vibrant culture, flavorful cuisine, and its stunning turquoise waters. But it is perhaps...
Beyond Adornment: When Fine Jewelry Becomes Art
Every piece of fine jewelry holds beauty. Crafted from precious metals and exquisite gemstones, it symbolizes milestones, affection, and personal style. But then there's fine jewelry that transcends mere adornment...
Beyond Adornment: When Fine Jewelry Becomes Art
Every piece of fine jewelry holds beauty. Crafted from precious metals and exquisite gemstones, it symbolizes milestones, affection, and personal style. But then there's fine jewelry that transcends mere adornment...
What Are Opal Picture Stones? Nature’s Own Mast...
The Artistry Within the Stone Unlike more traditional opals that dazzle with fire and flash, opal picture stones captivate with their natural, painterly imagery. These stones are often boulder opals, mined...
What Are Opal Picture Stones? Nature’s Own Mast...
The Artistry Within the Stone Unlike more traditional opals that dazzle with fire and flash, opal picture stones captivate with their natural, painterly imagery. These stones are often boulder opals, mined...
The Ephemeral Beauty of Nature
The next time you spend the day outdoors, observe how sunlight paints an ever-changing scene. One moment, a bloom or the surface of the sea may appear a pale blue...
The Ephemeral Beauty of Nature
The next time you spend the day outdoors, observe how sunlight paints an ever-changing scene. One moment, a bloom or the surface of the sea may appear a pale blue...
Chaos or calm ... There's Beauty in Both
The sea is both a place of chaos and calm. And not just the water itself but the beings within it. From Poseidon to pufferfish, the pendulum can quickly swing...
Chaos or calm ... There's Beauty in Both
The sea is both a place of chaos and calm. And not just the water itself but the beings within it. From Poseidon to pufferfish, the pendulum can quickly swing...
The love language that has us smitten
An Airbus A350 (considered one of the best, most efficient commercial aircraft) can fly about 10,000 nautical miles in a single journey. But so can albatross. And with zero technology....
The love language that has us smitten
An Airbus A350 (considered one of the best, most efficient commercial aircraft) can fly about 10,000 nautical miles in a single journey. But so can albatross. And with zero technology....
The Truth is in the Shadows
Truth often lurks in the shadows. And in no place is this truer than the depths of the sea. Its shimmering surface covets a world of magnificent life below …...
The Truth is in the Shadows
Truth often lurks in the shadows. And in no place is this truer than the depths of the sea. Its shimmering surface covets a world of magnificent life below …...
True Artistry Emerges from Idiosyncrasies
Many famous artists have preferred to conceal themselves in the shadows of their creations. Salvador Dalí was not one of those artists. Ironically, his remains are located quite literally in...
True Artistry Emerges from Idiosyncrasies
Many famous artists have preferred to conceal themselves in the shadows of their creations. Salvador Dalí was not one of those artists. Ironically, his remains are located quite literally in...
Sometimes Magic Lies in the Beauty of Nature Si...
With a unique opal pendant featured in each necklace from our Unicorn Tear series, we find the name rather fitting. After all, we can’t think of a creature quite as...
Sometimes Magic Lies in the Beauty of Nature Si...
With a unique opal pendant featured in each necklace from our Unicorn Tear series, we find the name rather fitting. After all, we can’t think of a creature quite as...
An Evergreen Tradition
Every year, cities worldwide (unofficially) contend to erect the most awe-inspiring outdoor Christmas tree display. Some that may instantly come to mind include those displayed at Rockefeller Center in New...
An Evergreen Tradition
Every year, cities worldwide (unofficially) contend to erect the most awe-inspiring outdoor Christmas tree display. Some that may instantly come to mind include those displayed at Rockefeller Center in New...
With Positive Thought, Innovation Emerges
If you’ve ever gone hiking during winter or fall, you’ve likely come home with burrs stuck to your socks or clinging to your sweater. Not only do they peskily grip...
With Positive Thought, Innovation Emerges
If you’ve ever gone hiking during winter or fall, you’ve likely come home with burrs stuck to your socks or clinging to your sweater. Not only do they peskily grip...
A Classic Pivot that Turned Squares into Diamonds
What do the Duke of Windsor, the Scottish Clan of Campbell, and the sport of golf all have in common? Why, textiles, of course.And not just any old textile, but...
A Classic Pivot that Turned Squares into Diamonds
What do the Duke of Windsor, the Scottish Clan of Campbell, and the sport of golf all have in common? Why, textiles, of course.And not just any old textile, but...
Get to know Nicki
We know that purchasing jewelry online can feel intimidating. Will the jewelry be what I expect? Will I receive the customer support I need? and I’m not ready to commit...
Get to know Nicki
We know that purchasing jewelry online can feel intimidating. Will the jewelry be what I expect? Will I receive the customer support I need? and I’m not ready to commit...
The Ring that Almost Never Was...
Remember this ring?Its facade is dreamy (if we may say so ourselves), but its journey to become so wasn’t exactly seamless.You might recall that the opal cracked during setting— a...
The Ring that Almost Never Was...
Remember this ring?Its facade is dreamy (if we may say so ourselves), but its journey to become so wasn’t exactly seamless.You might recall that the opal cracked during setting— a...
When Life Gives you Lemons
It never feels good when things don’t go as planned. In fact, those moments can leave us feeling downright shattered. If you read about our latest creation gone wrong, you...
When Life Gives you Lemons
It never feels good when things don’t go as planned. In fact, those moments can leave us feeling downright shattered. If you read about our latest creation gone wrong, you...
An Interview With An Australian Opal Cutter
Traveling to the Tucson Gem Show this year was a little different than in years past. We opted to bypass some of the bigger venues in exchange for smaller and more intimate...
An Interview With An Australian Opal Cutter
Traveling to the Tucson Gem Show this year was a little different than in years past. We opted to bypass some of the bigger venues in exchange for smaller and more intimate...
Adventures in Tucson: NIXIN Jewelry Attends the...
The jewelry industry offers an ongoing circuit of events to attend. For those who enjoy travel, it’s possible to be on the road continuously. From shows like Couture and JCK...
Adventures in Tucson: NIXIN Jewelry Attends the...
The jewelry industry offers an ongoing circuit of events to attend. For those who enjoy travel, it’s possible to be on the road continuously. From shows like Couture and JCK...
The Tucson Gem Show: What is it, when is it, an...
Each new year, as holiday season gears down for most, many of us in the jewelry industry are gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year. And...
The Tucson Gem Show: What is it, when is it, an...
Each new year, as holiday season gears down for most, many of us in the jewelry industry are gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year. And...