Endless talk of all things sparkly.

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Jelly Opals & Forget-me-nots

Hope everyone had a lovely Mother’s Day yesterday!  Two very special rings recently were added to my personal collection, both from favorite sellers of mine that I had been longing to purchase something from, so I’m excited to finally have pieces from each.  It is crazy how much… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! LXXII

{from top to bottom: Wartski knows how to mix Victorian classics with sparkly diamonds to perfection LoveGrade Vintage shows off some lovely turquoise pieces, love it stacked with a modern ring Scosha plays with her personal antique jewelry stash… Read More

Auctions

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

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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

Jewelry Road Trip series

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

Jewelry Road Trip series

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