Endless talk of all things sparkly.

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

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Jewelry Store: Filigree Jewelers in Minneapolis, MN

I love discovering stores that make me want to jump on the next plane headed that way!  Filigree Jewelers has me seriously tracking down flights to Minneapolis, with their unique array of antique and estate jewelry. Best known for their selection of antique… Read More

Auctions

Rago Arts Jewelry Auction Set for April 15th & 16th

Two separate jewelry sales are slated for Rago Arts Auction, happening back-to-back in a two day span–April 15th and April 16th, 2015. The two sales–the Inaugural Fine Jewelry Spring Sale (April 15th), along with the Unreserved Jewelry Sale (April 16th) are both jam-packed with dazzling jewelry and… Read More

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My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Workhorse Rings + Some Favorites

I am a sucker for sentimental jewelry–but who isn’t?!  Some people get lucky and have relatives that pass down glorious family heirlooms, both precious in memories and price.  But what if you love jewelry but don’t have the luxury of having family heirlooms?  To start, you can invest… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Designer Spotlight: Rosedale Fine Jewelry

Infatuation is key when it comes to falling for a jewelry line, and when I look at Rosedale Fine Jewelry, you might as well just call me lovestruck.  From the clean lines, to the geometric inspiration…even down to the gemstones chosen with each design–it is all there… Read More

Jewelry Shows

A Day at the Pier Antique Show in NYC

The Pier Show in NYC happens twice a year, featuring over 400 exhibitors, including some of the best antique and estate jewelry vendors.  I’ve entrusted Levi Higgs, with his expert eye and commendable taste, who works in the Archives Dept. of David… Read More