Hello. I’m Gillian. I live in San Francisco with my wonderful husband Alex, our adorable baby Celia Rose, and our goofy labrador Lucy. I’m a gemologist, so I grade diamonds and jewelry for a living. And this blog is about my favorite things: my city, babies, and diamonds. You can email me at gillian@unfed.biz &nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp&nbspSubscribe in a reader Grab the Babes and Bling button &nbsp &nbsp <a href=”http://www.babesandbling.com” target=”_blank” title=”Babes and Bling Blog” <img src=”http://www.unifiedcomputing.com/images/bnbbutton.jpg” alt=”Babes and Bling Blog” /></a> &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp new Etsy.Mini(6506996,'thumbnail',2,2,1,'http://www.etsy.com'); &nbspTumblr (3.0; @babesandbling)http://www.babesandbling.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4uxyod9KM1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My Two Cuties. </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/24089386169http://www.babesandbling.com/post/24089386169Wed, 30 May 2012 18:47:11 -0400celiatoddlernap<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3nrbqzGUn1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/> Drink Juice<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3nrbqzGUn1qh2odso2_500.jpg"/><br/> Juice Mustache! Bonus Juice Unibrow! <br/><br/> <p>Drink Juice. Juice Mustache! Bonus Juice Unibrow! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22588872277http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22588872277Mon, 07 May 2012 11:07:02 -0400celiaparentingtoddlermotherhood<a href="http://www.etsy.com">OMG! I'm on the FRONT page of Etsy right now!!!!</a>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22473032499http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22473032499Sat, 05 May 2012 17:54:11 -0400etsyjewelrydiamond ring<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3gu1ojkxd1qg2mpc.jpg"/></p> <p>Etsy&#8217;s <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/news/2012/an-etsy-wedding-wonderland-to-have-and-to-hold/" target="_self">blog post</a> on their Wedding Event held last week - where my work was shown! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22339682159http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22339682159Thu, 03 May 2012 17:23:04 -0400Etsyblogweddingringsjewelryengagement rings<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3axllgTBO1qh2odso1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p>I have no idea how long these things have been on the market, but it’s total genius! Bought it on a whim at the store, and now wondering how I lived before!!! Haven’t had to hold up the sides of the trash in days! Total genius. Hope someone nice has a patent and will make millions! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22128775523http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22128775523Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:53:45 -0400parentingmotherhood<p>You know you have a Diet Coke problem when you find yourself drinking out of different cans in different rooms - and they&#8217;re all cold. Perhaps you have more of a problem if they&#8217;re not cold&#8230;.</p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22009401373http://www.babesandbling.com/post/22009401373Sat, 28 Apr 2012 19:08:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35r8s6teg1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35r8s6teg1qh2odso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m35r8s6teg1qh2odso3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>How to eat an ice cream cone, by Cece</p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/21933704460http://www.babesandbling.com/post/21933704460Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:48:51 -0400celiaparentingmotherhoodtoddler<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2hsrqMDle1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2hsrqMDle1qh2odso2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>April 2011 and April 2012. </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/21111499884http://www.babesandbling.com/post/21111499884Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:19:01 -0400celiatoddlerparentingmotherhoodsleepingnapbaby<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/engagement-rings-to-make-your-heart-sing/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2g6v7OPno1qg2mpc.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Two of my rings are featured in this blog post! Check it out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/engagement-rings-to-make-your-heart-sing/" target="_blank">here</a>! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/21060341903http://www.babesandbling.com/post/21060341903Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:29:00 -0400jewelryetsywedding bandengagement rings<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso2_500.jpg"/><br/> Her Very First Cadbury Cream Egg<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso4_500.jpg"/><br/> New Scooter!<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso5_500.jpg"/><br/> Whoa Suger! <br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso8_500.jpg"/><br/> Smile! <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso3_500.jpg"/><br/> Happy Easter<br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/> A Bunny Herself! <br/><br/> <img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m26ohrZiqq1qh2odso9_500.jpg"/><br/> On the Hunt! <br/><br/> <p>Some pictures of our Eggcellent Easter! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20742636247http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20742636247Sun, 08 Apr 2012 19:17:18 -0400celiatoddlereasterparentingbunnymotherhood<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1nl9oZWcz1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Coach going on Sale on <a href="http://gilt.com" target="_blank">Gilt.com</a> in a few minutes…Better be lower prices than the outlet. Otherwise I’ll be disappointed. </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20118626551http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20118626551Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:49:00 -0400coachfashionshoppinghandbagsgilt.com<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1kiqo9Ybf1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Oh how I miss the days of her falling asleep in my arms and being able to take her picture at will. Now I have to tiptoe into her room during nap time….</p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20034122705http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20034122705Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:01:36 -0400celiaparentingtoddlermotherhood<p>I&#8217;ve been interviewed! It&#8217;s all about being a gemologist, starting an Etsy Shop, and business. Check it out: </p> <div><a href="http://savvyworkinggal.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://savvyworkinggal.blogspot.com/</a></div> <div></div> <div></div>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20009405964http://www.babesandbling.com/post/20009405964Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:58:41 -0400interviewgemologyetsy<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1iusp0cbE1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I seriously feel sorry for her sometimes. Tired and wet after running in the river…Tough life! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19989848451http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19989848451Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:26:49 -0400celialucydog<p><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Play-Circle-Vacuum-Cleaner/-/A-13451821#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0zyw3bXz01qg2mpc.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Whatever you do, DO NOT buy <a href="http://www.target.com/p/Play-Circle-Vacuum-Cleaner/-/A-13451821#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton" target="_blank">this toy</a>. When the box said it needed batteries, I clearly wasn&#8217;t thinking! It needs batteries to, get this, SOUND like a vacuum. And it does! The dog and I are both permanently traumatized. Cece loves it of course. </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19591879087http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19591879087Mon, 19 Mar 2012 18:11:18 -0400celiatoddlerparentingtoys<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m11u3eH2pI1qh2odso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our little Irish Baby! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19473883720http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19473883720Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:52:26 -0400celiatoddlerparentingst.patrick's dayirish<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0zi1bF0ri1qg2mpc.jpg"/></p> <p>Hi Nina, </p> <p>Thanks for the question! I really like the style of the brand “Diamond in the Rough”, and the quality of the manufacturing is great! But, price-wise they’re totally ridiculous! Any line that retails in Neiman’s is probably more than you really have to pay. This style of design has been around for several years now, with many designers doing similar work. Several other factors to consider:</p> <p>Unlike cut diamonds, rough diamonds currently have almost no resale value or market - So don’t plan on selling:) </p> <p>The diamonds that look great for these rough designs tend to be lower quality - if they were actually cut, they’d be very very included - what we would grade I3. This is why there is little resale value, but also means stones won’t sparkle well (or at all), which is kinda the point of having a diamond. </p> <p>If looking at carat weight, keep in mind that when a diamond is cut it loses  well over 60% of it’s weight - so when comparing prices a one carat rough should be the same as a .40ct cut stone - assuming the quality actually was the same, which it isn’t. </p> <p>Basically, I really like the style too. It has a very unique, natural look that I love! Try shopping on <a href="http://etsy.com" target="_blank">Etsy.com</a>. You’ll find a lot of smaller designers doing similar work at much more reasonable prices! </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19398975044http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19398975044Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:38:04 -0400<p><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0wfrhHoOk1qg2mpc.jpg"/></p> <p>What does Cece say to me when I go in to wake her a WHOLE HOUR after nap time normally ends? &#8220;What you wake me up for?&#8221; Jeez. Two going on Sixteen! </p> <p>And that&#8217;s a yawn in the photo:)</p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19315538814http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19315538814Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:56:13 -0400celiatoddlerparenting<p>Rainy Day with a toddler. What to do? What to do? </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19235623156http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19235623156Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:31:46 -0400celiatoddlerparenting<p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/85370417/classic-vintage-platinum-diamond-wedding" target="_blank"><img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0p1g5Z6Zn1qg2mpc.jpg"/></a></p> <p>Anyone need a Platinum Diamond Wedding Band? </p>http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19096153573http://www.babesandbling.com/post/19096153573Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:00:05 -0500platinumdiamondjewelrywedding band