A private “Sparkling Tasting” experience for women leaders in travel that explores how gemstones can empower your personal brand with intention and connection.

The ethical dilemma of lab-grown and who benefits. When trendy VC-funded jewelry start-ups and lab-grown diamond companies talk about “ethical” and “sustainable” sourcing, do you know what that looks like and who they support? SPOILER: a lot of tech bros and celebrities in first-world nations.

Vegan Jewelry: What Vegans (and Their Partners) Need to Know and the Realities of Intentional Fine Jewelry.

Ethically sourced rubies: a Sparkling Tasting of responsibly sourced gems and coveted jewelry. Shop rare and valuable rubies cut by master cutter Roger Dery.

Emerald-hued gemstones: a “Sparkling Tasting” of responsibly sourced gems. Emeralds are rare and valuable, but sapphire, garnet, and tourmaline are equally gorgeous doppelgangers!

Ruby-hued gemstones: a “Sparkling Tasting” of responsibly sourced gems. Rubies are rare and valuable, but spinel and garnet are equally gorgeous doppelgangers!

Aqua-hued gemstones: a “Sparkling Tasting” of responsibly sourced gems. Beyond aquamarine, tourmaline, topaz, zircon, and sapphire can also exhibit aqua hues!

Manifesting spring with a "Sparkling Tasting" of warm-hued gemstones! Discover their value, metaphysical properties, and learn what responsible sourcing means.

Ruby-hued gemstones: a “Sparkling Tasting” of responsibly sourced gems. Rubies are rare and valuable, but spinel and garnet are equally gorgeous doppelgangers!

Gemstones sparkle even more when they contribute to positive social impact. I donate “Sparkling Tasting” experiences as an auction item for philanthropic fundraising.

I sat down with Debra Navarro to chat about her thoughtfully designed jewelry, her unique jewelry "ingredients" and how her work creates positive change in the world.

For me, any of her pieces are an epic “TalisWOMAN” for so many reasons!

Celebrating changemaker, Sophie Hollingsworth. Discover her personal journey, social impact, and jewelry with a shared inspiration by Ornella Iannuzzi.