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Books

Book Review: Jewels on Queen by Anne Schofield

Receiving jewelry books for the holidays is one of my favorite things ever. I usually have some down time in between Christmas and New Year’s where I try to organize my life, my goals, get my mind focused, and a lot of this is done without leaving… Read More

Engagement/Wedding Rings

Top Five Reasons Chinchar Maloney Should be a part of Your Engagement Ring Search

We don’t ever want to pair the words “engagement ring shopping” and “daunting” together.  This is a joyous occasion, a very special time in every person’s life and arguably so, some negative words are often used to describe it. Where to start? Who to trust? What are the best… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! LXXXVIII

{from top to bottom: Fox & Bond packs a puch full of gorgeous antique rings from their inventory Metier SF decorates a handful of favorites from their cases of the jewel box of a store Estenza Jewelry believes in sweater… Read More

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Education & Advice

Jewelry Marketing 101: What’s NOT Working

So you’re the creative type…or the type that has a unique eye. You’re a jewelry designer, an antique jewelry seller, or someone that has jewelry ready to sell. Jewelry marketing is a whole different realm of what most would consider typical jewelry business tasks. It is something I never… Read More

Weekday Wardrobe

Weekday Wardrobe — Accessorizing Rings & Clutches

Lately I’ve been all about wearing my newest addition to my necklace collection–this 14k yellow gold thick collar that I picked up from Arrow & Anchor Antiques. We did a trunk show together and of course, ended up buying something from her gorgeous selection. When you’re a jewelry lover… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

What the BEST Golden Globes Jewelry Says About Today’s Trends

This year’s Golden Globes had us anticipating some knockout jewels, but as with most situations, I tried to set the bar low so I wouldn’t be disappointed. And I wasn’t. I was pleasantly happy with what I saw on the red carpet. Diamonds glistened one right… Read More