My favorite purple gems
Perhaps by the look of this website, you'll know I love all shades of of purple and violet! Supposedly, purple symbolizes experimentation...
Stories of Gems
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Stories from history and current events - about fabulous jewelry, gemstones, designers, and collectors
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Tips for buying jewelry, and jewelry trends
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ValerieBound
- 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...
ValerieBound
- 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...
ValerieBound
- Mar 26, 2020
- 7 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...
ValerieBound
- 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...
ValerieBound
- Mar 12, 2020
- 5 min
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...
ValerieBound
- Oct 24, 2019
- 3 min
7 questions with Baleen
This is the last post for my newest feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
ValerieBound
- Oct 17, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Twist
This is the third post in my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
ValerieBound
- Oct 10, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Venue Ballard
Today I’m continuing with my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
ValerieBound
- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
7 questions with Isadora’s
Today I want to debut a new feature that I’m calling “7 questions.” Basically, I plan to ask jewelry stores and/or jewelry designers the...
ValerieBound
- Sep 26, 2019
- 5 min
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...
ValerieBound
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Tennis Bracelets, anyone?
I know Wimbledon is over, but I’m still excited about tennis! And it’s a sport where jewelry is expected?! Even better! Today I walk you...
ValerieBound
- Jul 18, 2019
- 7 min
Are lab grown diamonds really better for the environment?
Now that lab grown diamonds are becoming more and more available, and more companies have them as as option, it only makes sense that...
ValerieBound
- Jul 11, 2019
- 5 min
Jewelry to celebrate the Apollo Moon Landing
I know you probably didn’t think there would be a link between jewelry and walking on the moon, but I’m here to tell you THERE IS! If you...
ValerieBound
- Jun 20, 2019
- 5 min
Should you buy a lab grown diamond for your engagement ring?
Lab grown diamonds are here, gem gals! And they’re pretty amazing. I mean, they are diamonds, after all! If you are thinking of getting a...
ValerieBound
- Apr 18, 2019
- 5 min
Mother’s Day Gifts from Etsy
Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re like me, you want to WOW your mom with a great, thoughtful gift! And so, gem gals, if you are...
ValerieBound
- Apr 11, 2019
- 4 min
Buying a diamond online? Be smart.
Whenever I tell people I’m a gemologist, they always ask me about their wedding rings. And since most wedding rings have diamonds, I end...
ValerieBound
- Mar 7, 2019
- 4 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...
ValerieBound
- Feb 28, 2019
- 6 min
For the love of green gemstones
Ugh, this winter weather and all the snow has me longing for spring! And green! I am actually looking forward to St. Patrick’s Day,...
ValerieBound
- Feb 21, 2019
- 4 min
Good as Gold
Gem gals! There’s an amazing museum exhibition that opened recently, and it’s all about gold jewelry! But not just gold. Gold filigree!...