Stories of Gems

Today let's talk about one of the most influential jewelry design houses, Van Cleef and Arpels. A favorite of royalty and celebrities,...

Everything is green now that spring is officially here! And that has me thinking about flowers! I recently came across this designer I...

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...

First off, I love Faberge eggs! These beautiful and exquisite objects have always had me hooked. The eggs, combined with their ownership...

Fun facts about the jewelry worn when America was just a baby!

Let's celebrate the amazing female jewelry designer Suzanne Belperron!

Take a look at how Celtic Knots are showcased in jewelry design

Since it's February and the season of hearts, claddagh rings are an obvious place to start. I grew up in an Irish Catholic neighborhood...

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...

Today I'd like to feature a very particular father and son who are jewelry designers. Fred and Michael Kabotie are Hopi silversmiths and...

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...

It's true! The best American jewelry is made by Italian designer Bulgari. Learn the history of their Stars & Stripes collection.

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...

Dive into the history of signet rings, and check out some modern examples.

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...

Cocktail rings are up next on the menu! I love these rings because they combine two of my favorite things – jewelry and alcohol! Just...

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...

Today is the last day of May, and the last of my May Flowers series (check out my other posts on roses, lotus flowers, and squash...

Hello, gem gals! We’re continuing our jewelry trip exploring flowers for the month of May. Before I did this post, I couldn’t have told...

Hey there, gem gals! It’s time to continue on our journey exploring flowers in jewelry. Today, I wanted to take some time and tell you...