Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Engagement/Wedding Rings

Acanthus Jewelry Launches Bridal Line

It took me several years after starting my blog and becoming a part of the jewelry industry before realizing that bridal jewelry, i. e. engagement rings and wedding bands, are often kept in their own realm apart from jewelry in general. Bridal jewelry has their own trends,… Read More

Auctions

Case Antiques Auction Summer Sale July 11th & 12th

I’m looking forward to a summer of treasure hunting, whether that’s online bidding at auctions or antiquing at my favorite shops & antique malls that are slowly opening up since being closed for months. Since having my son, I haven’t gone antiquing since I was a couple months pregnant, so… Read More

Guest Posts

Unisex Jewelry — A Tale from Jenn of @bellflowerbay

One day, I noticed my husband, Mike, peering intently at my necklace holder, letting the chains pool in his palm as he tested the weight. “Uhh whatcha doing?” I asked, keeping close watch. “Oh,” he replied casually, “I think I want to… Read More

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Designer Jewelry

New Jewelry Collections from Always Aleda

You’ve often heard of the phrase new phone, who dis? Something Aleda can say about the progression and development of her jewelry skills and aesthetic, as she has intensely been honing her collection while finding her place in the jewelry industry. As much as she… Read More

Jewelry Collection Stories

Jewelry Collection Stories — Katmojo Jewelry

Today’s Jewelry Collection Story comes from Katmojo Jewelry — one of my newest favorites to follow on Instagram. Her necklace stacks have everyone swooning and wanting to know more about the person behind these finely curated wonders, as each photo she posts is like a Eye-Spy… Read More

Education & Advice

Black & POC Fine Jewelry Designers, Stores & Dealers

It’s extremely disheartening to see the cyclical headlines, as it doesn’t seem like America is making progress in racial equality & unity. Protests have ignited across the country in response to the latest wave of violent acts against Black Americans and we can no longer stay silent or continue… Read More