Anna Balkan Blogs

Gem of the Month: Tourmaline
Pumpkins, autumn leaves, hayrides, and corn mazes…it’s October, all you #Beautifuland Capable lovelies!  For gems, that means we’re taking a peek at October’s two birthstones, Tourmaline and Opal.  Like the autumn leaves, both gems are all about color. Tourmaline comes...
Gem of the Month: Lapis
To all our #BeautifulandCapable lovelies out there with September birthdays…this month is for you! September brings us cooler days, crisp autumn nights perfect for snuggling under blankets, trees full of leaves transforming into their brilliant hues, and it brings us...
Gem of the Month: Peridot
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about Peridot, which is super special because Anna’s birthday is this month!! Now ladies, get ready to run down Peridot Parkway!  Peridot is considered to be one of the oldest gemstones known to...
Gem of the Month: Ruby
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about Ruby, so my July babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready go as fast as you can over to the Ruby Riviera!  Rubies were first discovered in India about...
Gem of the Month: Pearl
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about precious Pearl, so my June babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready to dive into the deep alluring waters that is the Pearl. June is a very interesting month...
Charity Spotlight: Mosaic Georgia
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable!  As we start this new month, I’m excited to share that we’ll be partnering with and donating funds to a charity that is near and dear to my heart!  Mosaic Georgia, the sexual assault & children’s...
Gem of the Month: Emerald
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about the captivating gemstone Emerald, so my May babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready for your adventure up Emerald Way!  We all know Emerald for having that deep and...
Gem of the Month: Aquamarine
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about that Aquamarine, so my March babies this one is for you! Now ladies, get ready for your journey down the arcane Aquamarine Alley!  Although this sensational gemstone can be mistaken for blue...
Gem of the Month: Amethyst
Hi all you #BeautifulAndCapable! Today is all about that Amethyst, so my February babies this one is for you! This blog holds a special place in my heart considering I myself am celebrating my birthday this month. Now ladies, fasten...
My Anna Balkan Bridal Jewelry Experience: Wedding Day Perfection
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! A few months ago, one of my stylists was getting married and I got to create perfect jewelry pieces for her wedding  (I also had the pleasure of being her day of wedding day coordinator, because I used...
Gemstone of the Week: Aqua Chalcedony
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable, in this new blog series I will be discussing the meaning of each gemstone that I use in my jewelry designs. Each gemstone has a unique energy and healing properties, not to mention it's very own color and...
How to Find Joy and The Power of Healing with Dr. Arlene Dijamco
    Hi #BeautifulAndCapable. In today's blog we will discuss JOY and the power of healing through COLORS. Sounds unbelievable, but colors truly do affect you in your every day life and aid in how you experience the world around...
HOW TO SPRING CLEAN YOUR JEWELRY BOX AND HAVE FUN!
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! In this short video, David and I both share our thoughts about "spring cleaning" and letting go of clothing and accessories that a) no longer give us joy, b) no longer represent us, c) have no sentimental or...
The 7 Chakras
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable today's blog post is inspired by the healing powers of 7 main chakras and why it matters to me.  Over the last 20 years of my life, I began intuitively feel colors in a way that it was...
Client Spotlight: Veronica B.
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! At Anna Balkan Designer Jewelry Gallery, we love celebrating capable and beautiful women. With that being said, we decided to start our very first client spotlight of the year to celebrate the women that have not only been...
What We Did During Quarantine?
Full disclosure in words and videos Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! How was your quarantine?  Did you discover a creative side and embraced a new opportunity of time and peace? Or did you find yourself enjoying outdoors and created a new healthy routine? No...
Put Your Best Color Forward with David Zyla and Anna Balkan Live
Hi, #BeautifulAndCapable! In this webinar we discussed COLOR with no other than international fashion expert, author, and Emmy Award-winning stylist, David Zyla. It was incredible to have David share with us his techniques and tools for finding your True Colors. ...
How I Became a Woman Entrepreneur and Jewelry Designer
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! Today I want to share with you my story of becoming a woman entrepreneur. My hope is that as you see my journey unfold, you’ll understand why I care so much about YOU. Anna Balkan Designer Jewelry is...
Why Shopping At My Gallery Is Like Shopping In Your Girlfriend’s Closet
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! Today I want to share with you my vision for Anna Balkan Designer Jewelry Gallery and why I want you to feel when shopping at my store the same way you’d feel shopping in your girlfriend’s closet.   My...
The Story of My Jewelry Business, Anna Balkan Designer Jewelry Gallery
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! Today I want to share with you the story of my jewelry business and how Anna Balkan Jewelry Gallery came about. My hope is that as you follow the journey, you’ll witness how from feeling doubtful, insecure, invisible,...
I Want Every Woman To Know That She’s Already a Perfect Woman
Hi #BeautifulAndCapable! Today I want to share with you how growing up I discovered my identity, was rejected and abused for who I was and felt really lonely. My hope is that as you virtually walk the journey with me,...