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Award-Winning Designs

Made to Last Generations

Responsibly Sourced

Recycled Precious Metals

Ethically Sourced Gemstones

Award-Winning Designs

Made to Last Generations

Responsibly Sourced

Recycled Precious Metals

Ethically Sourced Gemstones

Award-Winning Designs

Made to Last Generations

Responsibly Sourced

Recycled Precious Metals

Ethically Sourced Gemstones

Award-Winning Designs

Made to Last Generations

Responsibly Sourced

Recycled Precious Metals

Ethically Sourced Gemstones

Award-Winning Designs

Made to Last Generations

Responsibly Sourced

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Ethically Sourced Gemstones

Alara Jewelry

Handcrafted jewelry as unique as your story, made with ethically sourced gemstones and recycled metals.

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Engagement Rings

Alex Sepkus

Adel Chefridi

Montana Sapphire Origami Ring Set- "Halo Duet" Montana Sapphire Origami Ring Set- "Halo Duet"
Gold Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring Gold Oval Solitaire Diamond Ring
$3,830.00
Blue Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Wavy Luna" Blue Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Wavy Luna"
Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Domed Ring - "Candy" Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Domed Ring - "Candy"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring - "Nectere" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Ring - "Nectere"
Oval Diamond Bohemian Engagement Ring - "Golden Vine" Oval Diamond Bohemian Engagement Ring - "Golden Vine"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Cutbank" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Cutbank"
Yellow Gold, Cobalt Chrome, & Blue Montana Sapphire Ring - "Chroma" Yellow Gold, Cobalt Chrome, & Blue Montana Sapphire Ring - "Chroma"
Montana Sapphire, Platinum & Cobalt Chrome Ring - "Paramount" Montana Sapphire, Platinum & Cobalt Chrome Ring - "Paramount"
Montana Sapphire, Platinum & Cobalt Ring - "Scallop" Montana Sapphire, Platinum & Cobalt Ring - "Scallop"
Pear Shaped Deep Blue Rose Cut Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus" Pear Shaped Deep Blue Rose Cut Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus"
Oval Bi-Color Green & Pale Yellow Montana Sapphire Ring -"Lotus" Oval Bi-Color Green & Pale Yellow Montana Sapphire Ring -"Lotus"
Rose Cut Light Spring Green Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus" Rose Cut Light Spring Green Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus"
Oval Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring - "Paramount Solitaire" Oval Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Ring - "Paramount Solitaire"
Orange-Brown Montana Sapphire & Enamel Ring - "Rock Candy Caramel Glow" Orange-Brown Montana Sapphire & Enamel Ring - "Rock Candy Caramel Glow"
Unheated Lilac Montana Sapphire Ring - "Mushroom Oasis" Unheated Lilac Montana Sapphire Ring - "Mushroom Oasis"
Estate Tourmaline, Diamond & White Gold Ring - "Amila" Estate Tourmaline, Diamond & White Gold Ring - "Amila"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Ring - "Prairie Thunder" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Baguette Ring - "Prairie Thunder"
18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Band - "Open Work" 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Band - "Open Work"
Montana Sapphire & Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring - "Stag" Montana Sapphire & Yellow Gold Solitaire Ring - "Stag"
Geo-Cut Montana Sapphire Mushroom & Fern Ring - "Seaview" Geo-Cut Montana Sapphire Mushroom & Fern Ring - "Seaview"
Light Blue Montana Sapphire & Platinum Ring - "Lotus Slipper" Light Blue Montana Sapphire & Platinum Ring - "Lotus Slipper"
Purple Montana Sapphire & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring - "Lavender Fields" Purple Montana Sapphire & Yellow Gold Engagement Ring - "Lavender Fields"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Etched" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Etched"
Green Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Eye of the Jungle" Green Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Eye of the Jungle"
Blue Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Victoria Solitaire" Blue Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Victoria Solitaire"
Blue Montana Sapphire White Gold Engagement Ring - "Fiona" Blue Montana Sapphire White Gold Engagement Ring - "Fiona"
Orange & Green Jade Circle Ring - "Empress's Jewel" Orange & Green Jade Circle Ring - "Empress's Jewel"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Starburst" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Starburst"
Princess-Cut Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Winter Rosebud" Princess-Cut Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Winter Rosebud"
Pear Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold | Lotus Allure by Adel Chefridi Pear Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold | Lotus Allure by Adel Chefridi
Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring - "The Orchard" Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring - "The Orchard"
Ruby & Diamond Accented Ring - "Gilded Passion" Ruby & Diamond Accented Ring - "Gilded Passion"
Rose Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - "Bubble" Rose Cut Diamond Halo Engagement Ring - "Bubble"
Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - "Summer Vines" Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Ring - "Summer Vines"
Yellow Gold & Grey Rose Cut Diamond Ring - "Crepuscular" Yellow Gold & Grey Rose Cut Diamond Ring - "Crepuscular"
Rose Gold & Diamond Ring - "Bright Branch" Rose Gold & Diamond Ring - "Bright Branch"
Rose Cut Diamond & Platinum Ring - "Bright Side of the Moon" Rose Cut Diamond & Platinum Ring - "Bright Side of the Moon"
Alex Sepkus Aquamarine Disc Necklace - "Glaciers Edge" Alex Sepkus Aquamarine Disc Necklace - "Glaciers Edge"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings - "Oval Hoop" Diamond & Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings - "Oval Hoop"
Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Domed Ring - "Candy" Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Platinum Domed Ring - "Candy"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings -"Dancing Squares" Diamond & Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings -"Dancing Squares"
Large Gold Heart Pendant - "Tangled Love" Large Gold Heart Pendant - "Tangled Love"
Montana Agate & Diamond Drop Earrings - "Sticks & Stones" Montana Agate & Diamond Drop Earrings - "Sticks & Stones"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Band - "Micro Window" Diamond & Yellow Gold Band - "Micro Window"
18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Band - "Open Work" 18K Yellow Gold & Diamond Band - "Open Work"
Diamond Bead & Multi-Color Metal Necklace - "Flora" Diamond Bead & Multi-Color Metal Necklace - "Flora"
Diamond Vario Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Necklace - "Little Windows" Diamond Vario Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Necklace - "Little Windows"
Chrysocolla Drusy & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Sticks & Stones" Chrysocolla Drusy & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Sticks & Stones"
Carved Carnelian & Peridot Citrus Slice Earrings - "Sticks & Stones" Carved Carnelian & Peridot Citrus Slice Earrings - "Sticks & Stones"
Uvarovite Garnet & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Fable Animals & Strange Characters" Uvarovite Garnet & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Fable Animals & Strange Characters"
Winton Boulder Opal Necklace - "Fable Animals & Strange Characters" Winton Boulder Opal Necklace - "Fable Animals & Strange Characters"
Paraiba Tourmaline Cabochon & Diamond Earrings - "Oval Work" Paraiba Tourmaline Cabochon & Diamond Earrings - "Oval Work"
Diamond Vario Clasp & Macrame Bracelet - "Little Windows" Diamond Vario Clasp & Macrame Bracelet - "Little Windows"
Tahitian Pearl & Multi-Tone Gold Pendant - "Fable Animals & Strange Characters" Tahitian Pearl & Multi-Tone Gold Pendant - "Fable Animals & Strange Characters"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Necklace - "Summer Flowers" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Necklace - "Summer Flowers"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Apple" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Apple"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Starburst" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Starburst"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring - "The Orchard" Diamond & Yellow Gold Ring - "The Orchard"
Diamond & Platinum Domed Ring - "Candy" Diamond & Platinum Domed Ring - "Candy"
Diamond, Gold, & Platinum Three-Tone Bracelet - "Victorian" Diamond, Gold, & Platinum Three-Tone Bracelet - "Victorian"
Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Semi Hoop Earrings - "Large Candy" Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Semi Hoop Earrings - "Large Candy"
Yellow Gold & Diamond Pendant - "Flora" Yellow Gold & Diamond Pendant - "Flora"
Yellow Gold & Turquoise Drop Earrings - "Sticks & Stones" Yellow Gold & Turquoise Drop Earrings - "Sticks & Stones"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Flora" Diamond & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Flora"
Tanzanite Beaded Necklace & Vario Clasp- "Lillies" Tanzanite Beaded Necklace & Vario Clasp- "Lillies"
Olive-Brown Tourmaline & Diamond Ring - "Little Windows" Olive-Brown Tourmaline & Diamond Ring - "Little Windows"
Kazakhstan Turquoise & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Sticks & Stones" Kazakhstan Turquoise & Yellow Gold Pendant - "Sticks & Stones"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace - "The Bean" Diamond & Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace - "The Bean"
18K Rose Gold Diamond Dome Ring - "Candy" 18K Rose Gold Diamond Dome Ring - "Candy"
Tahitian Pearl & Moonstone Necklace with Vario Clasp - "Ta'aroa" Tahitian Pearl & Moonstone Necklace with Vario Clasp - "Ta'aroa"
Rose Gold Stud Earrings - "The Big Sleep" Rose Gold Stud Earrings - "The Big Sleep"
Mauve Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Reed" Mauve Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Reed"
Diamond Stud Earrings - "Swirling Waters" Diamond Stud Earrings - "Swirling Waters"
Platinum & Aquamarine Bezel Ring - "J's Garden" Platinum & Aquamarine Bezel Ring - "J's Garden"
Multicolored Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earrings - "Orchard" Multicolored Sapphire & Diamond Stud Earrings - "Orchard"
18K Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings - "Rosette" 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Stud Earrings - "Rosette"
Textured 18K Yellow Gold Band - "Stone Barn" Textured 18K Yellow Gold Band - "Stone Barn"
Yellow Gold Textured Pendant - "Leaf" Yellow Gold Textured Pendant - "Leaf"
Montana Sapphire Platinum Ring "Flame" Montana Sapphire Platinum Ring "Flame"
Blue Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Wavy Luna" Blue Montana Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Wavy Luna"
Diamond & Yellow Gold Nesting Band - "Pointed River Rocks" Diamond & Yellow Gold Nesting Band - "Pointed River Rocks"
Montana Sapphire Two-Tone Gold & Silver Necklace - "Gilded Ember" Montana Sapphire Two-Tone Gold & Silver Necklace - "Gilded Ember"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings - "Evening Wear" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings - "Evening Wear"
Pear Shaped Deep Blue Rose Cut Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus" Pear Shaped Deep Blue Rose Cut Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus"
Oval Bi-Color Green & Pale Yellow Montana Sapphire Ring -"Lotus" Oval Bi-Color Green & Pale Yellow Montana Sapphire Ring -"Lotus"
Rose Cut Light Spring Green Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus" Rose Cut Light Spring Green Montana Sapphire Ring - "Lotus"
Light Blue Montana Sapphire & Platinum Ring - "Lotus Slipper" Light Blue Montana Sapphire & Platinum Ring - "Lotus Slipper"
Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Etched" Montana Sapphire & Diamond Engagement Ring - "Etched"
Princess-Cut Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Winter Rosebud" Princess-Cut Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Winter Rosebud"
Pear Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold | Lotus Allure by Adel Chefridi Pear Cut Diamond Ring in 18K Yellow Gold | Lotus Allure by Adel Chefridi
Diamond and White Gold Band - "Stepping Stone" Diamond and White Gold Band - "Stepping Stone"
Diamond & Sterling Silver Necklace - "New Moon" Diamond & Sterling Silver Necklace - "New Moon"
Rose Gold and Montana Sapphire Ring - "Shimmering Storm" Rose Gold and Montana Sapphire Ring - "Shimmering Storm"
Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Queen of the Gulch" Yogo Sapphire & Diamond Ring - "Queen of the Gulch"
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80+ independent designers, each chosen for their craft, vision and ethics

80+ independent designers, each chosen for their craft, vision and ethics
A pair of Alex Sepkus Sticks and Stones drop earrings with fossilized coral drops, hanging from textured gold leverback clasps with small diamonds, displayed on a rustic wooden block.

truly incomparable...

Collection of the Month: Alex Sepkus

Words are inadequate when describing the distinctive work of Alex Sepkus.



Instead, people often mention Klimt or Gaudi when trying to describe the intricate indulgence of Alex Sepkus jewelry: textured, whimsical, uniquely arranged.


Found exclusively in Montana at Alara in historic downtown Bozeman.

tomorrow's heirlooms, to be enjoyed today.

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FRESH OFF THE BENCH of our 80+ independent artisanal designers. Varied. Beautiful. Unique.

Alex Sepkus Aquamarine Disc Necklace - "Glaciers Edge" Alex Sepkus Aquamarine Disc Necklace - "Glaciers Edge"
Sterling Silver Lava Oval Huggie Hoops - "Oval Lava" Sterling Silver Lava Oval Huggie Hoops - "Oval Lava"
Gold Vermeil Teardrop Stud Earrings - "Cotton" Gold Vermeil Teardrop Stud Earrings - "Cotton"
Sterling Silver Rippled Disk Drop Earrings - "Silver Aqua" Sterling Silver Rippled Disk Drop Earrings - "Silver Aqua"
Hammered Gold Vermeil Triple Drop Necklace - "Gold Essential" Hammered Gold Vermeil Triple Drop Necklace - "Gold Essential"
Turquoise Gold Vermeil Bracelet - "Turquoise Shade" Turquoise Gold Vermeil Bracelet - "Turquoise Shade"
Blue Amazonite Vermeil Hexagon Pendant Necklace - "Geo" Blue Amazonite Vermeil Hexagon Pendant Necklace - "Geo"
Turquoise Necklace in Gold Vermeil Silver - "Luna" Turquoise Necklace in Gold Vermeil Silver - "Luna"
Sterling Silver Tree of Life Pendant with Diamonds - "Amo La Mia Vita" Sterling Silver Tree of Life Pendant with Diamonds - "Amo La Mia Vita"
Diamond Gold Horseshoe Charm – "Vivi Ama Vita" Diamond Gold Horseshoe Charm – "Vivi Ama Vita"
Montana Sapphire, 1.32ct - "Radiance" Montana Sapphire, 1.32ct - "Radiance"
Gold, Silver, and Diamond Pendant - "Baby Fox & Flower" Gold, Silver, and Diamond Pendant - "Baby Fox & Flower"
Sterling Silver & Gold Quatrefoil Cross Reversible Pendant - "Amor" Sterling Silver & Gold Quatrefoil Cross Reversible Pendant - "Amor"
Sterling Silver Heart Charm with Engraving - "Che Cazzo/WTF" Sterling Silver Heart Charm with Engraving - "Che Cazzo/WTF"
Diamond Dog Bone Charm - "Amore" Diamond Dog Bone Charm - "Amore"
$1,925.00
Handcrafted Skull Pendant Necklace with Diamond Tiara - "Corona Memento" Handcrafted Skull Pendant Necklace with Diamond Tiara - "Corona Memento"
Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Pendant - "Vita Amo La Mia" Diamond Four-Leaf Clover Pendant - "Vita Amo La Mia"
14K Gold Hamsa Hand & Evil Eye Pendant- "Gaze of Protection" 14K Gold Hamsa Hand & Evil Eye Pendant- "Gaze of Protection"
Pear Shaped Montana Sapphire Necklace - "Blue Hyacinth" Pear Shaped Montana Sapphire Necklace - "Blue Hyacinth"
Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace - "Moonlight" Diamond Pearl Drop Necklace - "Moonlight"
Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Skyfall" Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Skyfall"
Yowah Nut Australian Opal Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Earthlight" Yowah Nut Australian Opal Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Earthlight"
Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Cloud Earrings - "Nimbus" Sterling Silver & Yellow Gold Cloud Earrings - "Nimbus"
Montana Sapphire Necklace in Silver & Gold - "Spring Anise" Montana Sapphire Necklace in Silver & Gold - "Spring Anise"
Green Montana Sapphire and Diamond Fold Earrings - "Green Anise" Green Montana Sapphire and Diamond Fold Earrings - "Green Anise"
Blue Montana Sapphire Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Nightfall" Blue Montana Sapphire Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Nightfall"
Pink Montana Sapphire Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Roselight" Pink Montana Sapphire Two-Tone Hook Bracelet - "Roselight"
Montana Sapphire Origami Ring Set- "Halo Duet" Montana Sapphire Origami Ring Set- "Halo Duet"
Long Bronze Drop Earrings with Silver Earwires - "Drift" Long Bronze Drop Earrings with Silver Earwires - "Drift"
Amethyst Gold Drop Earrings - "Vetus Mosaic" Amethyst Gold Drop Earrings - "Vetus Mosaic"
Vintage Jadeite Drop Earrings in 18K Gold - "Celadon" Vintage Jadeite Drop Earrings in 18K Gold - "Celadon"
Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings with Pink Tourmaline - "Vetus Quiet Waters" Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings with Pink Tourmaline - "Vetus Quiet Waters"
Natural Half-Moon Diamond Stud Earrings in Silver- "Shoji Lantern" Natural Half-Moon Diamond Stud Earrings in Silver- "Shoji Lantern"
Spessartite Garnet Stud Drop Earrings - "Vetus Emberline" Spessartite Garnet Stud Drop Earrings - "Vetus Emberline"
Keshi Pearl Statement Drop Earrings - "Moon Tide" Keshi Pearl Statement Drop Earrings - "Moon Tide"
Natural Pearl Romanesque Drop Earrings - "Mississippi Rose Romanesque" Natural Pearl Romanesque Drop Earrings - "Mississippi Rose Romanesque"
Rutilated Quartz Stud Earrings - "Shoji Sunbeam" Rutilated Quartz Stud Earrings - "Shoji Sunbeam"
Amethyst, 22K & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings- "Shoji Sugarloaf" Amethyst, 22K & Sterling Silver Stud Earrings- "Shoji Sugarloaf"
Amethyst & Diamond Mixed Metal Stud- "Medici Vetus" Amethyst & Diamond Mixed Metal Stud- "Medici Vetus"
Green Tourmaline Drop Earrings - "Viridis Vetus" Green Tourmaline Drop Earrings - "Viridis Vetus"
Aquamarine Shoji Drop Earrings in Gold & Titanium - "Aquamarine Shoji" Aquamarine Shoji Drop Earrings in Gold & Titanium - "Aquamarine Shoji"
Peach Cat-Eye Moonstone Stud Earrings - "Vetus Felinus" Peach Cat-Eye Moonstone Stud Earrings - "Vetus Felinus"
Montana Agate Drop Earrings - "Shoji Clouds" Montana Agate Drop Earrings - "Shoji Clouds"
Mother-of-Pearl Drop Earrings - "Aquitaine" Mother-of-Pearl Drop Earrings - "Aquitaine"
Moonstone & Diamond Mixed Metal Stud Earrings- "Romanesque Alabaster" Moonstone & Diamond Mixed Metal Stud Earrings- "Romanesque Alabaster"
Asymmetrical Pearl Earrings with Pink Sapphires - "Pearl River" Asymmetrical Pearl Earrings with Pink Sapphires - "Pearl River"
22K Gold Diamond Statement Stud Earrings - "Golden Pool" 22K Gold Diamond Statement Stud Earrings - "Golden Pool"
Anodized Titanium, Gold & Pearl Drop Earrings- "Deep South Shoji" Anodized Titanium, Gold & Pearl Drop Earrings- "Deep South Shoji"
Two-Tone Citrine Drop Earrings - "Vetus" Two-Tone Citrine Drop Earrings - "Vetus"
Carnelian Stud Drop Earrings- "Soaring Shoji" Carnelian Stud Drop Earrings- "Soaring Shoji"

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"They are the best in the business!! I cannot recommend them more. I am over the moon with my ring from them. They communicated every step of the process and did everything in a timely manor. They were super easy to talk to and brought my vision to life better than I could’ve imagined!"

Gabrielle Scoggins

"Best experience I could have asked for. This review is about a year overdue but last June/July I came here after going to about 6 other jewelry places and immediately I was met with Chantelle. She came over to see what I was looking for and ask me questions and I explained everything and how my (then) girlfriend wanted a certain kind of ring."

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"I love everything about Alara; the environment, the employees, the jewelry, everything. I always visit the shop during Art Walk and this time around, lovely Shannon cleaned my engagement ring for me! She took a look at it and then cleaned it without my asking - it was the kindest thing! I will definitely be back before my wedding and to shop in the future. 😊"

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May 2025
Assorted ethically sourced sapphires in a rainbow of colors including a featured Montana sapphire, arranged on a neutral background under natural light

How Much are Sapphires Worth? Your No-Nonsense Guide to a Colorful Treasure

  SHOP OUR SAPPHIRE COLLECTION Ah, sapphires. Not just the blue gemstone fr...

May 2025
The Evolution of Engagement Ring Styles

The Evolution of Engagement Ring Styles

  SHOP OUR ENGAGEMENT RINGS NOW! Engagement rings hold a special place in our...

May 2025
A rainbow arc of ethically sourced sapphires in various colors, including blue, teal, yellow, pink, green, orange, and colorless, showcasing the diverse and rare beauty of sapphire gemstones

The Secret of Sapphire Colors: Beyond the Blue

When you hear “sapphire,” odds are you imagine a rich, royal blue. That’s fair—...

May 2025
engagement ring insurance

Should I Insure My Jewelry?

Similar to insurance for other types of assets, jewelry insurance is about prot...

May 2025
8 Ways to Choose Unique Jewelry Gifts for Every Occasion to Dazzle & Delight

8 Ways to Choose Unique Jewelry Gifts for Every Occasion to Dazzle & Delight

Hey there, fellow bling enthusiasts! Ready to embark on a journey through the t...

May 2025
Montana Sapphires | Montana's Dirty (and Rough) Secret

Montana Sapphires | Montana's Dirty (and Rough) Secret

What’s not to like about them?! They’re the state gemstone for Montana, and the...

April 2025
I Don't Wear Jewelry, I Wear Art

I Don't Wear Jewelry, I Wear Art

Where to start?  Art Nouveau was an artistic movement that spanned the late 19t...

March 2025
12 Stunning Engagement Rings You'll Fall For

12 Stunning Engagement Rings You'll Fall For

So many styles, so little time....here's an overview of just a smidge of the va...

March 2025
Who, Me? Buy Fine Jewelry For Myself? <br>The Psychology Behind Self-Purchase

Who, Me? Buy Fine Jewelry For Myself?
The Psychology Behind Self-Purchase

Statistics can certainly be dull. But, there are some numbers (and the jewelry...

March 2025
By Design: Belle Brooke

By Design: Belle Brooke

Introducing artists to people is one of our favorite parts of the job here at A...

February 2025
Amethyst: The Legendary February Birthstone

Amethyst: The Legendary February Birthstone

Amethyst has been adorned for hundreds of years, but it wasn't always worn for ...

February 2025
Trend Focus: Bold Statement Earrings

Trend Focus: Bold Statement Earrings

Audacious and bold, the trend of large earrings is everywhere. It's an e...

February 2025
The 5 Most Popular Diamond Cuts Right Now

The 5 Most Popular Diamond Cuts Right Now

Diamonds are most often seen in a round brilliant-cut, but that style is not se...

January 2025
Style Knows No Age: Meet Maria

Style Knows No Age: Meet Maria

  Maria and her husband, Rod, married in my hometown of Houston, although they...

January 2025
Repurposed. Beauty.

Repurposed. Beauty.

"Realize what you really want.  It stops you from chasing butterflies and puts...

January 2025
Rocks Aren't Just For Whiskey

Rocks Aren't Just For Whiskey

Why aren’t men wearing jewelry?  For thousands of years, men adorned ...

November 2024
Bad Ass Lady Hunter

Bad Ass Lady Hunter

Jamie came to possess her elk ivories the hard way: by bagging an elk with bo...

November 2024
ethical sustainable eco-conscious jewelry at Alara

Eco-Friendly Elegance: The Rise of Sustainable Jewelry

The rise of sustainable fine jewelry reflects a broader shift towards responsib...

October 2024
loose diamonds of different carat sizes on a jeweler's scale, 2026 diamond price trends

What's Going On in the Diamond Market Right Now (2026 Price Trends Explained)

TL;DR Diamonds between 0.70 and 1.99 carats haven't re...

InStore Magazine · July 2026
one of the actual two-toned rings Alara sells

Two-Tone Engagement Rings: Mixing Metals in Bridal Design

TL;DR: Two-tone engagement rings combine contrasting metals to create a bridal ...

InStore Magazine · July 2026

In-house creations and curated designer pieces, updated constantly

National & Trade

JCK Award for Top Retailers of Designer Fine Jewelry

— JCK (2017)

Alara Named 2nd Coolest Jewelry Store in North America

— InStore Magazine (2010)

Montana (Statewide)

Best of Montana — Jeweler & Custom Jeweler (Reader’s Choice)

— Distinctly Montana (2022–2025)

Alara Awarded “Best Place to Buy Jewelry” in Bozeman

— BoZone (2025 + 10 more years)

Winner: Gallatin’s Greatest Jeweler

— Bozeman Daily Chronicle (2021–2025)

Babs Noelle is the 2016 Recipient of the “Lifetime Service Award”

— Downtown Bozeman Partnership (2016)

Babs Noelle named 2013 Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

— Prospera Business Network (2013)

digital design award winner: website

— INDESIGN Magazine (2008)

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