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Custom family necklace for Jill

Custom family necklace for Jill

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The Sky is Blue - Custom necklace for Courtney

The Sky is Blue - Custom necklace for Courtney

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Custom Pave Diamond Necklace for Josie's Mama

Custom Pave Diamond Necklace for Josie's Mama

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2023 Year in Review - Vana's Reflections

2023 Year in Review - Vana's Reflections

As each year comes to an end, we're naturally drawn to reflection. And as I sit here writing thi...
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The Feast of Saint Nicholas & our family's tradition

The Feast of Saint Nicholas & our family's tradition

The feast of Saint Nicholas is a beloved tradition celebrated by many around the world. This hol...
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Holiday Cooking - Bougatsa

  The holiday season is synonymous with food and family—I combine both by making family recipes....
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Vana's Favorite Four : Classics Edition

Vana's Favorite Four : Classics Edition

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A Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece: Mainland Edition

A Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece: Mainland Edition

Although most first time visitors come to Greece for its beautiful islands, many others find that...
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A Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece: Islands Edition

A Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece: Islands Edition

Greece's coastline is surrounded with islands that offer an escape like no other. While Mykonos a...
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A Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece: Athens Edition

A Local's Guide to Vacationing in Greece: Athens Edition

  I am excited to finally share with you the first in a three parts series of the Local’s Guide ...
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Helen's Custom Easter Necklace

Helen's Custom Easter Necklace

Helen came to us with her  beautiful clollection of easter egg charms...
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Marcia's Bauble Ring

Marcia's Bauble Ring

It started with a "leftover" diamond from our previous custom project and the idea of a 14k yellow gold statement ring...
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Our Custom Project Process

Our Custom Project Process

"Working on custom projects is something I'm very passionate about...
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How To Clean Your Jewelry At Home

How To Clean Your Jewelry At Home

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Custom Diamond Heart Necklace for Marcia

Marcia wanted to give new life to a platinum tennis bracelet that had been stored in her jewelry box for years...
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Thank you for 15 years!

Thank you for 15 years!

In looking back at the past fifteen years, I feel immensely grateful and proud for how far we've ...
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Most asked questions about discontinuing Sterling Silver

Most asked questions about discontinuing Sterling Silver

After our announcement of discontinuing Sterling Silver earlier this week, we received some great...
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Why we are retiring Sterling Silver

Why we are retiring Sterling Silver

  The decision to phase out sterling silver as one of the available metals, is one I've felt ver...
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Favorite Four : New York City Edition

Favorite Four : New York City Edition

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5 Reasons Why Family Heirloom Jewelry Holds Sentimental Value

5 Reasons Why Family Heirloom Jewelry Holds Sentimental Value

Reading Time: 2 minutes Jump to Section: Family Heirloom Jewelry Ideas Why Choose Vana Chupp Stu...
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January's Birthstone is Garnet

January's Birthstone is Garnet

January’s birthstone, garnet, is named after the pomegranate, as its color resembles the red see...
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2022 Year In Review - Vana's Reflections

2022 Year In Review - Vana's Reflections

  As we approach the end of 2022, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on all  we've accomplishe...
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November's Birthstone is Citrine

November's Birthstone is Citrine

November’s golden birthstone, citrine, hails from the Latin root for “lemon,” and is found in wa...
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2022 Holiday Gift Guide

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

  The gifting is my favorite part of the holiday season! There's so much thought that goes on to...
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October’s Birthstones are Opal + Pink Tourmaline

October’s Birthstones are Opal + Pink Tourmaline

October features two beautiful gemstones, opal and pink tourmaline, giving those celebrating a f...
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Jewelry as a Memory Keeper

Jewelry as a Memory Keeper

  I've always been a sentimental person. I have a few little mementos that I love to occasionall...
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September’s Birthstone is Sapphire

September’s Birthstone is Sapphire

  Sapphire generally refers to the rich, deep blue gemstone, but did you know they  can be found...
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Which metal is right for you!

Which metal is right for you!

Today we are talking all things metals! Which metals we use on our products, why we do so and mo...
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August's Birthstone is Peridot

August's Birthstone is Peridot

Peridot is a sparkling lime green gemstone created deep in the Earth’s mantle and brought to the...
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The 5 Most-Asked Questions

The 5 Most-Asked Questions

Find out how to style your Vana Chupp Studio Silhouette Necklace, why we design heirloom jewelry, how you can take a good silhouette photo and more.
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July's Birthstone is Ruby

July's Birthstone is Ruby

Ruby, one of the world’s rarest and most coveted jewels, is July's birthstone. Rubies are associ...
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Size Comparisons on Our Most Popular Necklace

Size Comparisons on Our Most Popular Necklace

  We receive many questions about the detail differences in our silhouette charms, so today we’r...
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The Huggie Guide

The Huggie Guide

  There’s something so sweet and timeless about a pair of huggie earrings. Their simple design i...
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How To Add To Your VCS Jewelry

How To Add To Your VCS Jewelry

Celebrate every family addition with a unique silhouette or birthstone charm. There is nothing ...
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Father's Day Gift Guide 2022

Father's Day Gift Guide 2022

Father’s Day is June 19th and we’re here to help you choose the perfect gift to honor the man wh...
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Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022: Top 10 Picks!

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2022: Top 10 Picks!

Mother’s Day is May 8th and now more than ever we’re looking forward to honoring the moms, grand...
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