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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

Obsessions

Favorite Instagrams: Summer 2015

hibbatrix and the most perfect color palette ring boxes from Gilt Jewelry annasheffield posts this incredible photo of the talented artist Berndnaut Smilde bellflowerbay and a dreamy snapshot from her wedding day held at The Bell House in BK circaoncedros snaps this photo of some of their ring… Read More

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Designer Jewelry

How Our Favorite Designer Rings Got Their Names

What’s in a name?! — The famous quote uttered by Juliet in Shakespeare’s play Romeo & Juliet may be one of the most well known quotes of all time. When we truly think about it, what IS in a name and how important is it for jewelry designers… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! LXXIV

Xiao Wang Jewelry‘s element collection rings are SO insanely cool Erica Weiner sharing some of their English mourning rings, the one with the pearls is engraved, “In Memory of Wee Duncan” Alexandra Lippin stacking up her favorites from Workhorse Jewelery… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Gold Marquise Ring by Sharon Z Jewelry

It was love at first glance when scrolling through my Instagram feed.  Isn’t that something you hear quite often now?!  Words one would have never of thought to utter a few years ago.  Instagram is THE place to fall head over heels for jewelry…even clothing, accessories, food…someone’s life!… Read More