Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Engagement/Wedding Rings

An Alternative Engagement Ring + Custom Top Notch Faceting Sapphire

Back in July of last year I alerted my readers to my search for an alternative, more “user-friendly” engagement ring for everyday wear. I also penned a “Rules of Engagement” blog post which generated a lot of feedback and I enjoyed hearing everyone’s take on something… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

New Items Added to @shopGemGossip

New stash alert! Wanted to let you know–if you haven’t already seen the newest additions to the @shopGEMGOSSIP page, here they all are!  So many gorgeous rings–some fun opals, lots of sparkly diamonds, even a yummy green chyrsoprase.  A few have already been sold and are… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: What I Bought In Tucson & Miami 2017

Hey guys & gals.  hahaha I’ve never started a blog post like that before. Should I just leave it? Ok, I will.  Here is the long overdue blog post about the items I brought back from my trips to Tucson & Miami. Anytime I go to a jewelry… Read More

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Celebrity Jewelry

Lauren Conrad’s Jewelry Line Might Just Be A Huge Rip Off

Photo via Google images “YOU KNOW WHAT YOU DID!” LC screams as MTV makes her accidently run into new nemesis, once best friend, Heidi in an infamous scene of The Hills. If you’re a millennial, you know exactly where you were when that episode aired and… Read More

Books

Book Review: Christie’s The Jewellery Archives Revealed

Have you ever dreamed of going into the vaults and archives of the infamous, world-renowned auction house Christie’s?! I feel like I dream about that on a daily basis and although I’ve never gotten my chance, author Vincent Meylan may hold the key to unlocking that door with… Read More

Education & Advice

Five Investment Pieces You Need In Your Jewelry Wardrobe

I’ve been collecting fine jewelry for over fifteen years now and it is interesting to look back on pieces that I purchased in the beginning. I like to ask myself if those items were a good investment and part of evaluating that is knowing how much wear I’ve gotten… Read More