7 Iconic Looks from Van Cleef & Arpels
Today let's talk about one of the most influential jewelry design houses, Van Cleef and Arpels. A favorite of royalty and celebrities,...
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- Oct 23, 2023
- 3 min
Rose Gold – Still going strong
I’ll be honest, I was slow to get on board with rose gold. I was convinced it was a fad, and so I stayed away from it, and tried to wait...
- Oct 16, 2023
- 4 min
Obsession with Faberge goes beyond eggs
First off, I love Faberge eggs! These beautiful and exquisite objects have always had me hooked. The eggs, combined with their ownership...
- Mar 10, 2022
- 3 min
Celtic Knots in Jewelry
Spring has me thinking of the Emerald Isle, Saint Patrick’s Day, and all things Irish. So I thought a post on Celtic knots might be...
- Feb 24, 2022
- 3 min
Signet Rings: Now & Then
Rings, rings, and more rings. Today let's talk about signet rings, because I have been seeing them everywhere. And I think it’s because...
- Feb 17, 2022
- 3 min
History of Irish Claddagh Rings
Today we're talking about rings again. I grew up in an Irish Catholic neighborhood and these little claddagh rings - you know, it’s that...
- Feb 11, 2022
- 3 min
Thank you! I would love a Cocktail…. Ring!
This month we're continuing our conversation about rings. And cocktail rings are up next on the menu! I love these rings because they...
- Feb 3, 2022
- 3 min
Halo Rings: Now & Then
This month, we're focusing on rings. YAY! And today's topic is halo rings. Some of you may wonder what halo rings are. Basically, the...
- Jul 8, 2021
- 2 min
The Best American Jewelry is ….. Italian?!
It's true! The best American jewelry is made by Italian designer Bulgari. Learn the history of their Stars & Stripes collection.
- Jul 1, 2021
- 5 min
After the Revolution – American Jewelry Style
It’s that time of year again! When we celebrate the Fourth of July, I always try to tell stories that have a uniquely American...
- Jun 10, 2021
- 5 min
Father & Son Hopi Jewelers
Today I'd like to feature a very particular father and son who are jewelry designers. Fred and Michael Kabotie are Hopi silversmiths and...
- May 27, 2021
- 5 min
Earrings go back farther than you think!
Besides my wedding ring, there’s another piece of jewelry I wear daily – earrings! In my opinion, they’re one of the most versatile kinds...
- Apr 22, 2021
- 4 min
Tiffany’s orchids from Paul Farnham
Everything is green now that spring is officially here! And that has me thinking about flowers! I recently came across this designer I...
- Mar 4, 2021
- 4 min
The creativity of Suzanne Belperron
For Women’s History Month, the story that’s been resonating with me the most is that of Suzanne Belperron. She was a French jewelry...
- Apr 16, 2020
- 4 min
The incredible story of Japanese bird pins
By now, you should all know how much I love brooches and pins. I have a great little collection of owls and other animal pins. But one...
- Oct 17, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Twist
This is the third post in my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Tennis Bracelets, anyone?
I know Wimbledon is over, but I’m still excited about tennis! And it’s a sport where jewelry is expected?! Even better! Today I walk you...
- Feb 21, 2019
- 3 min
Good as Gold
Gem gals! There’s an amazing museum exhibition that opened recently, and it’s all about gold jewelry! But not just gold. Gold filigree!...
- Jan 16, 2019
- 5 min
A history of dragons in jewelry
I bet you didn’t know that today is Appreciate a Dragon Day! Yes, indeed, every January 16th has been decreed (by who, I wonder?) to...
- Jan 3, 2019
- 4 min
The magic of fairies to start your new year
There’s something magical about the start of a new year! It seems fresh and exciting – a new start, new beginnings! This is the time of...
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