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History of Irish Claddagh Rings
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...


Jan 274 min read
Morganite and other engagement ring trends
Friends, I am not in the market for an engagement ring, but SO MANY other people are! I know plenty of millennials excited for an...


Jan 213 min read
What are salt and pepper diamonds?
I only recently became aware of salt and pepper diamonds, which I'm a little embarrassed about. I guess they’re incredibly popular! Now,...


Jan 145 min read
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,...


Jan 63 min read
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...


Dec 16, 20243 min read
6 Reasons Why Turquoise is Always in Style
Turquoise is one of my favorite stones! And lucky me, I’m seeing it everywhere! Of course, in my view, turquoise has never gone out of...


Nov 18, 20245 min read
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...


Oct 21, 20244 min read
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...


Aug 19, 20246 min read
Buying Jewelry 101
All my tips for spending your hard-earned money on jewelry


Jul 8, 20243 min read
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, 20246 min read
After the Revolution – American Jewelry Style
Fun facts about the jewelry worn when America was just a baby!


Jun 10, 20244 min read
Princess Kate’s Best Jewelry
True confession: I love Princess Kate! For me, she is my aspirational style icon! I love how she always looks classy and elegant. I love...


May 27, 20245 min read
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...


Mar 18, 20244 min read
The creativity of Suzanne Belperron
Let's celebrate the amazing female jewelry designer Suzanne Belperron!


Mar 4, 20243 min read
Celtic Knots in Jewelry
Take a look at how Celtic Knots are showcased in jewelry design


Feb 19, 20244 min read
Signet Rings: Now & Then
Dive into the history of signet rings, and check out some modern examples.


Feb 12, 20243 min read
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...


Feb 5, 20243 min read
Thank you! I would love a Cocktail…. Ring!
Cocktail rings are up next on the menu! I love these rings because they combine two of my favorite things – jewelry and alcohol! Just...


Jan 16, 20244 min read
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 9, 20234 min read
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...