I'm Valerie Drew, a gemologist and jewelry historian based in the Pacific Northwest. This blog is where I chart my obsession with gems and jewelry. ​My determination to learn everything about all the pretty things I love led to me to become an official gemologist (GG, GIA). The making of jewelry, the inspiration, the collectors, the history - all that was learned elsewhere. I traveled to antique shows and museums. I hoarded jewelry books. I was mentored by some amazing people. So look around. Explore. The stories I've learned are now yours.

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