Journal

Natural vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds: What Every Buyer Should Know

A question we often hear from clients is some version of: "Should I buy a natural diamond or a lab-grown one?" Our answer is always the same — it depends... Read more...

Why Your Jewelry Budget Shouldn't Be a Secret

We've been there and know that talking about money feels personal, sometimes even a little exposing. But sharing your budget with your jeweler or designer is one of the most... Read more...

Gold 101: A Guide to Karats, Colors and What It All Actually Means

Understanding the alphabet soup of 10k, 14k, 18k and 22k and what those numbers mean is one of the most useful things you can know when you are buying jewelry. Read more...

Jewelry Show Trendspotting: What We're Still Thinking About from JCK 2026

We came home from the JCK international jewelry show in Las Vegas with a serious case of jewelry envy, new goodies for the shop (coming soon!) and a clear picture... Read more...

Gold: The Price is the Point ... Sort of

Gold has captivated humanity for millennia (and our Maison Mariann founders for over half a century <cue rimshot>) — not merely because it glitters, but because it endures. Unlike trends... Read more...

Moodboard: Spring in New Orleans

Moodboard is a series in which we share what we're immersing ourselves in during the creative process. This week's inspo: Spring in New Orleans. Read more...

Jewelry Made to Order: Why It Matters

Our world is engineered for convenience, so choosing to wait for something is, in its own way, a bit of a statement. Our jewelry is made to order. But what does... Read more...

Mother's Day: Honoring the Women Who Shaped Us

This Mother's Day, whatever it looks and feels like for you, we hope you can find ways to honor the women who helped shape you. Read more...

A Mother's Love in Bloom

When we see someone in our orbit taking their broken heart and making it into art, we tend to want to share it with y'all. One of those people is our... Read more...

How to Choose Your First Fine Jewelry Investment

Are you buying your first piece of fine jewelry? Here's how to get started. Read more...

Cheers to One Year of Maison Mariann!

In March of 2025 (Melanie here), I texted the first sketch of Maison Mariann's signature Celebracelet to Stacy. What a year it has been! Read more...

Moodboard: Nature Girls

Moodboard is a new series in which we share what we're immersing ourselves in during the creative process. This week's inspo: Nature. Read more...

Women's History Month: Chanel Mixed Costume and Fine Jewelry

Today, most of us wouldn't think twice about mixing "high" and "low" jewelry, primarily because Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel did it first (or at least most vocally and visibly). In this... Read more...

Women's History Month: Luck of the Not-So Irish Granny

The story of Melanie's magical Appalachian granny with an uncanny ability to find lucky four leaf clovers and luck in life. Read more...

Women's History Month: Our Favorite Female Jewelry Designers

As we continue to celebrate Women's History Month we're thinking about our favorite jewelry designers of all time. Read more...

Lawyer Inez Milholland Boissevain prepares to lead the Suffrage Parade, on March 3, 1913. Library of Congress Photo

Who run the world? Girls: Women's History Month

Did you know that on this day, March 3, in 1913, more than 5,000 women took to Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C., and staged something the country had never seen... Read more...

This is Team Maison Mariann

Have you ever wondered who's behind the scenes making the Maison Mariann magic? We decided to do a little meet the team, but make it cute. Read more...

Celebrate and Love Yourself: When Mardi Gras Meets Valentine's Day

Maybe you’ve been told you’re too much, too loud, too pretty, not pretty enough, too big, too small, too tall, too smart, too sensitive, too difficult, too … whatever. If... Read more...

Early Mardi Gras Throws: Glass Bead Necklaces and Handmade Throws

Did you know that in the early 19th century, Mardi Gras was more intimate than the spectacle we know today and throws were often sweet little handmade gifts? Rooted in... Read more...

Mardi Gras Headwear: 3 Chapeau to Level Up Your Look

This week we are exploring headwear, from hats to headdresses, in Stacy's signature sparkly, colorful style. Read more...

Mardi Gras Luncheon Lewks: 6 Pieces We Love

We love Mardi Gras luncheons! So, we've curated a luncheon look for this year with pieces scouted from some of our favorite women-owned New Orleans boutiques. Read more...

Cheers to King Cake and Revelry: Mardi Gras is Here!

We'll create any excuse to talk about and eat cake. But — spoiler alert — we are behind the scenes curating our forthcoming Celebrate Mardi Gras Collection! Read more...

New Year, More Celebration: Let the Good Times Roll

We're wrapping up 2025 and looking forward to celebrating your champagne moments! Read more...

Celebrating Joyful (Holiday) Noise: Our Favorite Music of the Season + A Playlist

While we can't share our champagne with you through the internet, we can share our holiday playlist! Read more...

Announcing Custom Design: Bringing Your Story to Life

Our Custom Jewelry Design Service is a collaborative journey created to transform your story into wearable art. Read more...

5 Holiday Jewelry Gifts From Brands We Love

Good things come in small packages. If you're still on the hunt for gifts that don’t just look beautiful but feel meaningful, consider this your curated shortlist from women-owned brands... Read more...

Two women with champagne saluting toward the viewer

CHEERS: A Philosophy, Touchstone and a Lifestyle

To us, CHEERS stands for Celebrate, Honor, Empower, Elevate, Remember, Sparkle — this captures the essence of our Maison Mariann celebratory ethos. Read more...

Melanie with her Grandpa and Grandma at Thanksgiving

Gratitude, Grace & Gold: Family Traditions and Cherished Herlooms

Thanksgiving has always been a lesson in effortless elegance. Growing up, our family gatherings took place at my grandpa and grandma's midcentury modern home in Kentucky — a space filled... Read more...

Maison Mariann's 5 Tips for Holiday Jewelry Styling

The right jewelry can transform your look with minimal effort and maximal elegance. Here are a few tips to help you sparkle with ease from now through the new year. Read more...

Maison Mariann Pro-Tips: Holiday Travel with Fine Jewelry

Here are a few tips for protecting your treasured pieces while still enjoying them while on holiday during the holidays .. or any time. Read more...

Maison Mariann Pro-Tips: How to Care for Your Gold Jewelry

Whether it’s a delicate bracelet you wear every day, a statement ring that sparks conversation or heirloom earrings passed down from your beloved aunt or grandmother, gold jewelry deserves care... Read more...

A Store Is Born!

The time has come to launch our bouncing baby celebracelet (and ring, earrings, cufflinks and, soon, necklace) and other collections into the world. Today, we celebrate. Read more...