Update: Gold and silver prices
As you may have heard in the news, the price of gold has been climbing steeply over the last few years. When gold reached $2,500 per ounce last year, we jewelry industry folks had the wind knocked out of us. One could say it has been one long, forced, wheezy squeeze since then as it just broke across the $5,000 mark. In the shadow of the gold drama, silver has been leaping upward as well. I truly cannot believe my eyes. As of today, it is $115.00/ounce. It has jumped over 200% since November 2025. While I am tempted to pull you with me into the Metal Market Related Global Political Doom Spiral, I will instead focus on what this means for my small business, and for you, my dear friends and jewelry lovers.
I will be keeping the current prices for my ready-to-ship engagement rings in my Commitment Shop. New versions of these styles will be in a higher price range going forward, so if you’ve been eyeing something, now is most definitely the time.
One-of-a-kind pieces in my Jewelry Shop will also stay the same until they are gone, but all other classic styles that are made-to-order (eg. mini hoops, earring charms, gemstone studs etc.) will be changing to make up the difference. I am doing all I can to make the changes less shocking to behold, and I am so grateful for your understanding and support.
*Graph from JM Bullion showing a 1 month-to-date snapshot of metal market value.