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My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: 29th Birthday Rings #LoveGold

Every year, when September rolls around I am more aware of what is on my wish list because my birthday is on the 8th!  I always like to commemorate turning another year older with a ring to add to my collection.  This year I got lucky because I… Read More

Books

Jewelry’s Shining Stars by Beth Bernstein

“But it wasn’t until I was six years into a career as a fashion stylist and writer for magazines that I realized that nothing about the rise and fall of hemlines, the heel of a shoe or the structure of a handbag moved and intrigued me the… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Irene Neuwirth: Gemstone Jeweled Look Book

Not only have I been completely obsessed with the new one-of-a-kind pieces Irene Neuwirth has been masterfully creating, but THAT LOOK BOOK THOUGH. I mean, how perfect is the model and how on-point are the bold colored tops?! It creates the most effortlessly chic looks, which… Read More

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SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! XLII

{from top to bottom: Shah and Shah Jewelers stacks pink diamonds & yellow diamond bands Scosha pairs their rings with some vintage opals, seed pearls & pink coral Reframed Jewelry with their signature rings using multiple shaped diamonds… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Joanne Teichman of Ylang 23

Ylang 23 was my first taste of designer jewelry, along with the familiarity of the designers themselves. As with most of America, when I was younger I didn’t have access to designer jewelry in the small town I grew up in…and when I did get… Read More

Auctions

Auction Results: Skinner Fine Jewelry, September 10th, 2013 #LoveGold

My first attempt at bidding online at a jewelry auction was loads of fun and way easier than I thought!  I decided on Skinner’s Fine Jewelry Auction on September 10th, which was convenient for me with my work schedule–I was able to watch live… Read More