Stories of Gems

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...

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...

I only recently became aware of salt and pepper diamonds, which I'm a little embarrassed about. I guess they’re incredibly popular! Now,...

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

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...

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...

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...

All my tips for spending your hard-earned money on jewelry

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

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

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...