Bario Neal’s No B.S. Guide to Ethical Jewelry
Shopping for and custom designing jewelry should be fun, not homework. You might not buy a diamond Read more
Our Emeralds Are More Than May Birthstone Gifts
Of all the colors, “green” is one of the most evocative when it comes to the English Read more
Elemental Opals
Opals, though pale and mellow, show up with fiery sparkles of all the colors of the rainbow Read more
The Ethereal, Ancient Art of Enamel
The union of chance and material – This describes perfectly the ancient process for the ethereal art Read more
Fairmined Gold that Gives Back
Need a little cheering up? Just look down at that certified Fairmined gold ring on your finger. Read more
An expose of semi-precious gemstone polishing in India
More than 2,000 men, women and children in India have died miserable deaths due to silicosis, while Read more
Crafting Change One Ethical Ring at a Time
Next time you splash water on your face and catch your ring’s reflection in the bathroom mirror, Read more
BN’s Page Neal Talks Kids, Gender, Identity, and Custom Jewelry Design with John Francisco of Mister John’s Music
https://misterjohnsmusic.com/staff/Read more
How Are Gemstones Formed? Powerful Natural Materials, from Earth to Jewelry
Gemstones — formed over millions of years by Earth’s geologic processes, like cooling magma, plate tectonics, and Read more
Should I Buy Recycled or Fairmined Metal for My Ring? Breaking Down What Is Fairmined Gold and What Is Recycled Gold
Metals can set the stage in sustainable, ethical jewelry, and at Bario Neal, clients designing rings and Read more
Why Buying Sustainable, Ethical Jewelry Matters
With our dedication to responsible sourcing and h andcrafting ethical, sustainable jewelry, Bario Neal celebrates our many Read more
What Is Moissanite? (Plus: 5 Beautiful Custom Rings with the White Diamond Alternative!)
The story of sparkling white moissanite in custom rings began at the site of a meteor strike Read more