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Auctions

Painted Portrait Miniatures in Fellows Auction July 16th, 2015 Sale

Painted portrait miniatures have been very collectible amongst antique jewelry devotees, with an exquisite collection being offered at Fellows Auction in their Antique & Modern Jewellery Sale on July 16th, 2015. The painted portraits seen here are all created during the 19th century or early… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Arik Kastan: New Designs, New Gemstone Combinations!

Arik Kastan has been hard at… Read More

Auctions

Hampton Estate Auction Fine Jewelry Sale: July 13, 2015

One of my favorite auction houses is having a fine jewelry sale on July 13th, 2015 and I am SO excited…usually the summer is a slow time for auctions, so all eyes will be on the bidding floor. I’ve picked up some great finds through Hampton… Read More

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Education & Advice

How to Boost Your Jewelry Sales and Visibility on Social Media

 Are you a jewelry designer or store looking to try something totally new in terms of sales?  We live in a world that is so tightly connected to technology and social media—if you’re still using sales tactics from 20-30… Read More

Books

Book Review: Toward an Art History of Medieval Rings by Sandra Hindman

My latest summer reading is off to a great start!  This week has been nothing but dreary, overcast days–perfect for an afternoon spent reading books. It only has taken me a few sittings to be nearly finished with this one, it is called: Towards an Art History… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Market Square Jewelers

Market Square Jewelers is one of those kinds of antique jewelry stores that is a heart-skipping treasure trove! With four different locations in the Northeast, there’s always some kind of road trip begging to be planned, with at least one of their locations as a… Read More