The new year is filled with such excitement and anticipation!  It’s a time for new starts…renewal…change & growth!  My focus is to set new goals for health & fitness, business, finances, and relationships!  Not resolutions…but a well thought out plan for what I want to accomplish for the year.  Resolutions seem so stringent and inflexible, and I don’t want to have that added pressure.  I want to set realistic goals and expectations…and be serious about them – but also have fun living life!!  I want to give myself space to stretch further if the plan I’ve set is too easily attained…but also give myself grace if I fall short and need to pivot to accomplish my new vision.

 

 

It's also fun to start the new year seeing where the biggest trends in jewelry are heading so you’ll have to check out my blog below to see what’s upcoming for the year.  I’ll give you just a few highlights…yellow gold returns, baroque shaped pearls, watches with diamond dials, big & bold statement earrings!

 

Which sounds most inviting to you and what would you like to add to your own jewelry collection?

 

“They say being a woman in today’s ever-changing world requires hustling through a juggling act—one moment it’s about honouring cultural traditions, the next, about diving headfirst into fueling passions. Well, it sure is. 

 

Demanding, yes, but a fulfilling balance between the personal and the professional that once could only be dreamt of…and to recognise how women today are everywhere, doing everything.

 

If you ask us, it’s great to see how we’ve moved way past sticking to a neatly defined box of roles. We’re not just bosses, just wives, or just girls’ girls anymore—we’re all of it, and then some. Our schedules? Packed. Our priorities? Wanting—and doing—it all. 

 

And through every fast and feast, every pitch and party, natural diamonds are the timeless witnesses to a woman’s many facets. Much like you, they’re brilliant in every role—understated when they need to be, bold when the occasion calls for it. No fuss, no frills—just unchanging shine in a changing world.

 

The truth is, natural diamonds have evolved just as much as we have. Formed under intense pressure and crafted by nature over billions of years, these stones embody real strength and rare beauty in equal measure. 

 

Once considered merely ornamental but no longer confined to velvet-lined boxes waiting for special occasions, they’re now a significant part of our daily lives—reflections of our ambitions, our accomplishments, and our style.

 

Curious about how these nature’s marvels really suit the whirlwind of modern life? Discover below some of the double-duty diamonds that keep pace, no matter where the day—or night—takes one.

 

I am in the development stage of my new weekly video series “This Girl Knows Diamonds” Q & A where I take questions about all-things diamonds, gems & jewelry!  The premise is to tackle a new question each week posed by my audience to help them better understand the world of jewelry so they can become more savvy and empowered when making fine jewelry choices.

 

What burning questions do you have?  Think about it so you’re ready when I launch it!

 

 

The largest international jewelry show is on the horizon in a few months in Las Vegas which showcases the latest trends and designs from manufacturers from all over the world…Italy, Spain, France, Hong Kong, Germany, Israel, the USA…and more!  There will be literally more than 3,000 designers showcasing their latest and greatest creations and it is both exhilarating and exhausting to search out new beautiful designs to offer my clients.  I can’t wait as it is the highlight and focus in bringing the very best to you!

 

Can you imagine being surrounded by billions…yes billions…of dollars in fine jewelry, diamonds and gems? The security is massive and it’s one of the safest places to be at that time!

 

 

I adore hosting my “Private, Invitation Only, VIP Jewelry Trunk Show events each year.  It’s a new season and I will once again be partnering with the amazing Faye’s Boutique…a fine clothing and accessories boutique…to co-host a few of these incredible events.  Both my and Faye’s clients enjoy the exclusivity and pampering when attending these events so I will keep you posted as the dates and designers are firmed up.  You’ll want to be on this guest list!

Why do I challenge you on this?  Perhaps this may be a trick question?  Let me set this up.  Yes, I am a private gemologist and have been in the fine diamond and jewelry industry for over 30 years and this is the work and career I chose which I absolutely adore!  But I also love being a healthy, fit and energetic woman with focus and passion for living life well.  In order to live life well though, it takes my daily commitment to take the necessary steps to honor my strong desire for being healthy and fit. So, since this is my personal passion, I became a certified fitness trainer and instructor, and holistic health coach many years ago to encourage others to get healthier and more fit too.  I teach fitness classes 3x per week at a great gym, and workout 7 days a week.    

 

It's not an easy journey staying fit…but a most rewarding one.  Each and every day I recommit to live a life of wellness.  This means putting myself “first”! When I take care of myself in this way, I am more focused and energetic, I feel great about my accomplishment in doing the work necessary to be fit, and I love looking and feeling my best.  Are there days when I’d rather sleep in that extra hour instead of rising early to get in a run or get to the gym before my day starts?  Yes…of course!  But I get up and do it anyway because my wellness is a “non-negotiable”.  My calendar revolves around my fitness and nutrition schedule.  If I happen to miss a workout due to a conflict which may arise, do I just blow that workout off?  No, I reschedule it for that same week so I don’t get off schedule.  I keep a daily/weekly log of my workouts so when it’s staring you in the face, it’s a lot harder to make excuses.  The cool thing is you only have to answer to yourself for your own personal wellness journey, and I don’t want to look at myself in the mirror and say you weren’t worth the effort today!  Nope!  Not happening!

 

I can honestly say, once you are in the daily habit of fitness and wellness, you simply “can’t” skip your workouts.  If you do, you are stealing time away from your healthy life.  That is a price I am not willing to pay.  There is always time to fit in a workout, even in those stolen moments in the day…the time spent adds up.

 

I encourage you to find a gym…it’s my family away from home.  They are my workout and accountability partners, and I love having those great relationships.  Group fitness families are common at the gym.  You look forward to seeing your friends there, you work out and sweat together, and you form a camaraderie around a shared focus and passion.

 

So, I again ask you…do you really want to be healthier and more fit in the new year?  If so, you’ve got to change your mindset first.  Once you have your head in the right space, and put this new level of commitment in place, you can authentically say Yes!  Yes! I not only want to be more healthy and fit, I am “doing” more healthy & fit.

 

Reach out to me if you’d like some tips or ideas on how to start your new journey as a “fit and healthy” being.  There’s no time like “me time”!  You’re not selfish, you are giving yourself a great gift, and in giving that gift to yourself, you are giving more of yourself to others.

 

Wishing you a healthier, more joyful, more fit and energetic 2025!

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