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...
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- Jun 7, 2018
- 5 min
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 31, 2018
- 4 min
May Flowers – the Pansy in Jewelry Design
Today is the last day of May, and the last of my May Flowers series (check out my other posts on roses, lotus flowers, and squash...
- May 24, 2018
- 3 min
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...
- May 17, 2018
- 5 min
May Flowers – the Squash Blossom
Hello, gem gals! We’re continuing our jewelry trip exploring flowers for the month of May. Before I did this post, I couldn’t have told...
- May 10, 2018
- 4 min
The Lotus Flower in Jewelry Design
Hey there, gem gals! It’s time to continue on our journey exploring flowers in jewelry. Today, I wanted to take some time and tell you...
- May 3, 2018
- 5 min
A Rose by any other name…..
This month, I wanted to focus on flowers. You know what they say: “April showers bring May flowers!” Spring is in the air, and I’m...
- Mar 8, 2018
- 5 min
Best Jewelry at the Oscars
Confession: I don’t think I saw a single film that was nominated for an Oscar this year. But who cares, right??? I love to watch the red...
- Feb 1, 2018
- 7 min
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...
- Jan 4, 2018
- 4 min
Tutti frutti is a necklace?! Say what!
That’s right, everyone! You may may have thought Tutti Fruit was a song (by Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and even Queen), or a dessert,...
- Sep 14, 2017
- 4 min
Learn the real story behind a famous Hollywood necklace
Woot woot gem gals! This weekend is the Emmys! So of course I’m thinking about Hollywood. And since we’re talking about famous sapphires,...
- Mar 23, 2017
- 4 min
Which of the 4 C’s is the most important?
If you’ve been shopping around for a diamond, chances are you already know about the 4 C’s. But I understand it can still be confusing....
- Feb 2, 2017
- 4 min
Unique Gemstones for your Valentine
I love Valentine’s Day! Truth be told, it wasn’t always that way. But then, I had a beautiful daughter born on that day and all of a...
- Jan 12, 2017
- 3 min
Top 10 Golden Globe Jewelry WOWs!
So, fellow gem gals….. let’s be honest with each other. Raise your hand if you ACTUALLY watch the awards shows. So…. confession time: I...
- Nov 12, 2016
- 5 min
My favorite jewelry books
Gem gals, I don’t have to tell you how much I love jewelry. But did you know I love books just as much? Because I do! And of course, with...
- Aug 13, 2016
- 4 min
The Incredible Sustainability of the Olympic Medals
Confession time: I LOVE the Olympics! Nothing makes me feel more patriotic or proud than watching athletes demonstrate all their years of...
- Aug 6, 2016
- 4 min
How did USA style up for the Opening Ceremonies?
The Olympics are finally here! I LOVE watching the opening ceremonies to get a glimpse of what all the nations are wearing. Sadly, I’m...
- Jul 30, 2016
- 3 min
Convention Fashion: You Are What You Wear
Now that the Republican and Democratic National Conventions are over, we can talk about what’s really important: what everyone was...
- Jul 16, 2016
- 4 min
Who gets to decide birthstones anyway?
Earlier this week, I got news that spinel is now officially one of two birthstones for the month of August. Woo hoo! Right? After all,...
- Jun 25, 2016
- 5 min
The Hope Diamond is a Star, literally!
This is my last post in the What We Do For Diamonds series. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it! Today, I want to...
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