Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Auctions

The New York Sale: Christie’s October Jewels Auction

Just took a look at Christie’s eCatalogue for their New York Jewels Sale in October.  There are a lot of outstanding pieces of jewelry in the upcoming sale–like the Bvlgari Blue, some amazing JAR pieces, many huge diamond rings, and the Vanderbilt diamond necklace. The impeccable diamond… Read More

Obsessions

You Fancy, We Fancy

Sometimes you have to ignore all the hundreds of spam comments and PR emails and get back to what sincerely inspires you to create and maintain a blog like this. It’s the gorgeous, jaw-dropping jewels, the insane designers that conjure up the pieces, the fancy ornate things in… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

September, Sweet September

September is my favorite month–the weather is cooler, fall is in the air, my birthday is celebrated, and outdoor festivals are abundant.  It is the perfect time to plan outdoor adventures, like checking out a historic plantation with a spooky cemetery. Exactly what I did, adorning some new rings and… Read More

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Designer Jewelry

New Jewels from Elisa Solomon

I get excited when a favorite designer creates new designs.  Elisa Solomon sent over her latest creations–a new necklace and rings.  From top to bottom, a circular necklace pendant, intaglio ring set with several different fancy shapes of diamonds, and a “wheat and pomegranate” ring that features a… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Tiny Treasures: Rings by Iwona Ludyga Design

Iwona Ludyga was born in Poland in the early 1970s and as a young crafty girl, she used what she had to make clothes and accessories.  Years later, and a move to New York City, she developed her own clothing line, followed by a jewelry line.  Her 14k… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

New Items in Gem Gossip Store

Take a look at the new items I have hand-picked and put up for sale in the Gem Gossip Jewel Shop, by clicking Store.  Some really pretty Art Deco pieces, a Victorian black and white cameo brooch, Victorian horseshoe ring and an estate Apple Jade ring.  If anyone… Read More