The Bolo, Reconsidered
· Elizabeth Graham
A fine jewelry bolo in solid 14K gold and Montana sapphire, and why it took so long to make.
Golden Threads
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Teal Montana Sapphires — Written From Montana
· Elizabeth Graham
What makes a Montana sapphire teal, where teal stones come from, and how to choose one.
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Montana Sapphire Gifts — A Holiday Guide From Red Lodge
· Elizabeth Graham
Montana sapphire gifts in solid 14K gold, from everyday studs to statement pieces, designed in Red Lodge, Montana.
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Kelda's Heirloom Redesign
· Elizabeth Graham
Sapphires she panned herself at Gem Mountain, two grandmothers' pieces that had sat in a box for years, and the ring they became.
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Montana Sapphire Engagement Rings
· Elizabeth Graham
A sapphire engagement ring is not a compromise on a diamond. Durability, the color range, realistic sizes, and how a custom piece actually gets made.
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How a Montana Sapphire Gets Cut
· Elizabeth Graham
Montana sapphires are cut for color rather than for weight, and that single decision explains why two stones of the same size can look nothing...
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Yogo Sapphires Versus the Rest of Montana
· Elizabeth Graham
A Yogo is a Montana sapphire, and it is almost nothing like the alluvial stones. Hard rock versus gravel, why Yogo runs small and prices...
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Are Montana Sapphires Heat Treated?
· Elizabeth Graham
Nearly all Montana sapphire is heat treated, including nearly all of ours. What the process does, why it became standard for this material, and how...
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Sapphire, the September Birthstone — Written From Montana
· Elizabeth Graham
Sapphire is the birthstone for September, and nearly all American sapphire comes out of Montana. What the stone is, why it is not blue by...
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What Montana Sapphires Mean, By Color — A Wearer's Field Guide
· Elizabeth Graham
Color is the first thing a Montana sapphire tells you about itself. A short guide to what each one — teal, blue, sage, golden, peach,...
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The Complete Guide to Montana Sapphires — Written From Montana
· Elizabeth Graham
The guide I wished existed before I started building with these stones. What Montana sapphires are, the three deposits they come from, how they're treated,...
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Founder Musings: Alpenglow -- December 2025
· Elizabeth Graham
A winter reflection on growth, gratitude, and an intentional evolution as Talismana looks toward the year ahead.
