Endless talk of all things sparkly.

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Mixing Old & New

A big part of my jewelry style philosophy is mixing old, vintage and antique, with new.  There’s definitely an artform to it, with the process being very inspirational and almost meditative to me.  I’ve brought out some favorites of my jewelry box and played around–some pieces I haven’t… Read More

Books

Jewelry Book Review: Fascination British & Continental Jewelry 1785-1885

A book like Fascination: British and Continental Jewelry 1785-1885 The Collection of Nancy and Gilbert Levine is the type of jewelry book that I am constantly longing for–a glimpse into someone’s personal collection, featuring descriptions of each piece and hopefully a little insight into the collector’s mind. Read More

Q & A Interviews

Typical Tuesday with Katie of Elizabeth Street Jewelry

Name: Katie Finn Job: jewelry designer, metalsmith, founder of Elizabeth Street Jewelry Location: Los Angeles, CA… Read More

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Auctions

Jewelry Auction Set for April 23rd, 2015 from Alex Cooper Auctions

This spring season has been quite the busy one on the auction forefront!  With spring in the air, time to clean out your jewelry “closet” and not only sell some pieces you haven’t worn in a few years, but also buy some new ones!  Pieces that you’ve been… Read More

Obsessions

Favorite Instagrams: Spring 2015

victoiredecastellane capturing what she does best–designing amazing pieces for Dior ebjewel admiring some art at the Armory Show, along with her ring she designed mariehelenedetaillac these cluster rings are like neon signs, loving the electric colors bellflowerbay bought this print at the V&A Museum last year and is… Read More

Engagement/Wedding Rings

Custom Wedding Bands Fit for Your Antique Engagement Ring

  With today’s trends leaning toward unique engagement rings, especially antique pieces, many future brides are having trouble finding the perfect wedding band to complement their ring. Quinn’s Goldsmith has been solving this dilemma since 1990. Whether you have an Art… Read More