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Stories of Gems
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- Oct 30
- 5 min
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,...
- Oct 23
- 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...
- 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...
- Mar 3, 2022
- 6 min
Buying Jewelry 101
If you’re going to spend a lot of money on a piece of jewelry, you want it to be gorgeous! That goes without saying. But you also want to...
- 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...
- Jan 13, 2022
- 3 min
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 6, 2022
- 3 min
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...
- Dec 16, 2021
- 3 min
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...
- 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...
- 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...
- May 7, 2020
- 4 min
Beware of lead in children’s jewelry
As a mother, I feel like it’s a never-ending task to keep my children safe and healthy. And I often get frustrated at how hard that seems...
- 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...
- Mar 19, 2020
- 4 min
3 things you can thank Estee Lauder for
Today, Estee Lauder is up for my Women of Influence (for Women’s History Month) series. She’s another cosmetics maven. And if you’ve ever...
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