Old Meets New in Idaho Jewelry

Story and Photos by Gerard Regot

My new friend wore a ring of diamonds and blue sapphires that made me look closely. When I asked about it, she said it was made in Idaho. She was born and raised here, and now designs and sells Idaho jewelry through her own business.

The ring she wore had a contemporary look yet the stones were classically cut, a blend of timeless technique and modern taste that impressed me. Since then, I’ve often been struck by this fusion of tradition and modernity in the jewelry of Idaho.

Whether a piece embraces a minimalist aesthetic or boasts an intricate, elaborate design, it frequently seems to embody this captivating duality.

I’m by no means a jewelry connoisseur or expert, but I got into jewelry photography long ago, through a friend who had a passion for jewelry, and my interest became to share, in photos, the emotion of looking at a beautiful piece.