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Jewels at my Doorstep

Jewels at my Doorstep: Stacy Nolan Jewelry

When jewels arrive at my doorstep, it’s a celebration! Here’s the rundown of my day when Stacy Nolan sent me some jewelry to play with and shoot. 9am: Stacy Nolan Jewelry arrives at my doorstep. 4 pairs of earrings. 2 necklaces. 1 bracelet. 4… Read More

Jewelry Collection Stories

Jewelry Collection Stories: Sunny’s Charm Collection

Excited to share this collection story because it is unique–just as the person behind it is and she is unique in all the right ways! Sunny Bond is one of those jewelry friends you can’t get enough of and I sadly only get to see her… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Best Jewelry Look of the 2016 Met Gala

    On May 2, 2016 the annual Met Gala was held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC. This year’s theme was “Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology.”  It was only a few days ago, yet the Internet is still buzzing… Read More

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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

How to Buy and Care for Antique Jewelry

Purchasing antique jewelry means buying something truly special. Each necklace, watch, earring, and brooch has a long history behind it that makes the piece unique, even if it was just one among hundreds when it was new. Learning to recognize and appreciate quality antique jewelry comes… Read More

Engagement/Wedding Rings

Say “I Do” with The Eden Collective’s Bridal Collection

As much as I needed a bridal selection like this when I first began to even think about engagement rings, I’m glad The Eden Collective is just now launching this fine, curated selection.  I wouldn’t know which to choose, there are so many stunning, heirloom pieces… Read More

Jewelry Road Trip series

Jewelry Road Trip: Washington, DC & Alexandria, VA

Recently I took a trip to the Washington, DC area. I had two speaking engagements that I was a part of–the first one being DC’s GIA Alumni chapter meeting and the second one AGS Conclave. Excitement was what this trip was all about after… Read More