Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Metier Is Back! And Is Now Jewels Only!

A few months ago, Metier relaunched in a whole new way–sans store front, with a more particular focus–jewelry! I am so excited for them because I’ve always loved their aesthetic and they know how to scope out gorgeous vintage and antique pieces. Contemporary designers… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Designer Spotlight: Marie-Hélène De Taillac

With three boutiques–one in Tokyo, one in Paris and most recently, NYC–Marie-Hélène De Taillac has continually been successful throughout her jewelry career, which began in 1996. What inspires her is color–gemstones like tourmaline, spinel and sapphires are her muse.  In the past she used… Read More

Obsessions

Obsession: Top Notch Faceting

Jean-Noel Soni of Top Notch Faceting is an incredible gemstone artist, faceting gems into mini sculptures. He transforms rocks into dazzling windows of colorful light on a daily basis–gems like zircon, tourmaline, peridot, spinel, garnet, even phenakite!  Recently… Read More

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Q & A Interviews

Q & A with By Gold Girl, Lauren Kaminsky

  Lauren Kaminsky, better known as By Gold Girl, is a twenty-something entrepreneur living in NYC who has a love for all things GOLD. Not only are we both contributers to LoveGold‘s website as the blogging gurus, but we both stand five foot… Read More

Education & Advice

Jewelry Camp 2013 in Atlanta, GA

Jewelry Camp was a fun experience for a first-timer like myself, with others who have continually gone every year, I think I may follow in their path!  The speakers were great and incredibly informative, and the participants included a slew of jewelry lovers, appraisers,… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Inside Look at Love, Adorned in NYC

New York City has some amazing shops, hangouts and treasure troves.  It is such a shame that I’ve only visited back in the day, as in, when I was a child.  Luckily my friend Brooke got a chance to check out a favorite shop of mine… Read More