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Sixteen Pieces You’ll Go Nuts Over! Fellows Antique & Modern Sale, 5/14/15

Around this time last year I was headed to London for a jewelry adventure!  Perusing antique shops, gazing into store windows and bargaining my way through Portobello Road was one heck of a trip!  And most importantly, an expensive one!  This year, taking a trip like… Read More

Jewelry Road Trip series

Gem Gossip Visits Vada Jewelry in Austin, TX

If I could have every piece of Vada Jewelry, I WOULD!  Have you ever met a jewelry line where you are absolutely obsessed with every single piece?!  I know, it is pretty rare!  I truly can’t single out a favorite!  I was so excited to meet… Read More

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Gem Gossip Visits Mary Ray Jewelry in Austin, TX

If you were given a few trays of a jewelry designer’s work to “play” with and photograph, would you feel like you know the designer even if you never met him or her by the end of the day?  My answer is yes, if that designer is good,… Read More

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Gem Gossip Visits The Three Graces in Austin, TX

Known as one of my all-time favorite antique jewelry websites, The Three Graces is the ultimate destination for online antique jewelry shopping. When I got the opportunity to see their incredible inventory live and in-person rather than on my computer screen, I jumped to it and… Read More

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Gem Gossip Visits Eliza Page in Austin, TX

Gem Gossip first began in July of 2008, at that time Eliza Page was celebrating their fourth year in business. With only a few weeks into publishing my first blog post, I happily mentioned Eliza Page in a round-up titled “Essential Earrings.” Eliza Page’s… Read More

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Gem Gossip Visits C.Kirk Root Designs in Austin, TX

C. Kirk Root Designs, like a gemstone, has many facets to it. From custom design work, to written appraisals, to award-winning designs, bridal and engagement rings, loose gemstones, in-house repairs, and even antique & estate jewelry!  The store is really a one-stop-shop for all your jewelry… Read More