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Oct 14, 20244 min read
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...


Jul 15, 20245 min read
Meet George, America’s first gemologist
Learn about America's first gemologist, George Kunz, and how he changed the colored stone market in America through his work at Tiffany's.


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 13, 20245 min read
Today’s watches owe their thanks to a Countess!
Today, watches and jewelry are often grouped together, sold together at department store counters and combined in lots at auctions....


Apr 22, 20244 min read
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...


Apr 8, 20243 min read
Citrine at the Smithsonian
Angelina Jolie donates citrine jewelry to the Smithsonian.


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


Mar 19, 20204 min read
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...


Mar 12, 20205 min read
Women of Influence – Meet Helena Rubinstein
Alright, gem gals, my Women of Influence series (for Women’s History Month) continues with the amazing Helena Rubenstein. She originally...


Sep 26, 20193 min read
Best Jewelry at the 2019 Emmys
Sometimes I think the jewelry on the red carpet just gets better and better, and this weekend’s 2019 Emmys was no exception! It’s no...


Jan 31, 20194 min read
Best jewelry at the SAG Awards 2019
We are in red carpet award season, and the Screen Actors Guild just handed out statues! But I don’t care about that. No, I care about the...


Jan 10, 20196 min read
Best jewelry of the Golden Globes 2019
Award season is here, gem gals! That means all the stars get decked out all fancy, and I get to see all sorts of sumptuous jewelry....


Dec 27, 20183 min read
Lorraine Schwartz is a jewelry boss!
I’m so excited to write about Lorraine Schwartz! She is another name that I hear dropped on the red carpet ALL. THE. TIME. Unlike Harry...


Dec 13, 20186 min read
Happy Birthday, Mary Todd Lincoln!
Today is Mary Todd Lincoln’s birthday, and while you may not know anything about her, trust me when I tell you she LOVED jewelry! Mary...


Dec 6, 20185 min read
Why is the red carpet obsessed with Harry Winston?
So many times, I hear actors on the red carpet gush about their jewelry, and then the name – Harry Winston. He seems responsible for...


Sep 20, 20184 min read
Best gems of the 2018 Emmys
Gem gals! I was soooo excited to see all the color and variety of gemstones this year at the Emmys! I won’t lie, the show this year was a...


Jun 28, 20186 min read
A Name You Need to Know: Paul Poiret
My last post of June focuses on one particular man – Paul Poiret. You probably haven’t heard of him, and I hadn’t either until I took a...


Jun 7, 20185 min read
My Final Ode to Kate Spade
I am more saddened than I ever thought I’d be at the death of fellow quirky creative, Kate Spade. For those of you who know me, I have...


May 24, 20183 min read
Markle Sparkle – the jewelry of the royal wedding
Oh, Meghan! I’m so excited to have an American join the royal family! I was a complete royal nerd, and streamed the royal wedding on my...


Feb 1, 20187 min read
The Absolutely Amazing Josephine Baker!
Welcome to February, gem gals! Did you know it’s Black History Month? I’ll be honest, I don’t see a lot of people of color in the jewelry...