Stories of Gems

Everything is green now that spring is officially here! And that has me thinking about flowers! I recently came across this designer I hadn’t heard of before, this guy who made these absolutely exquisite and lifelike orchid pins. So of course I had to find out more! It turns out they were made by a jewelry designer named Paulding Farnham, who worked for Tiffany from 1875 (at the age of 16) to 1908. Take a look at the pin below. Gorgeous, right? That’s just one example! Vinta

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 blossoms). Today we’ll be talking about the pansy. This delicate, charming little flower is one of my personal favorites and comes in a variety of colors. Over time, it’s come to have a sweet meaning – simply that another person is thinking of you! The word pansy comes from the French pensee – meaning to think or ponder. People often talk of th

Learn about the rose motif in jewelry.