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Obsessions

Favorite Instagrams: Early Spring 2015

levi_higgs is mesmerized by this star sapphire ring by Verdura Jewelry he spotted at the Sothebys preview elizapagejewelry getting ready for their Ila and I trunk show, looking gorgeous georgjensen smushed pansies and gold jewelry make for a perfect photo jeanjeanvintage taking a moment to enjoy these… Read More

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The “It-Ring” of the Season, Spinelli Kilcollin #LoveGold

Every season, the fashion world claims an “It-Bag,” a purse or handbag every fashionable girl must own! Oftentimes the criteria for this highly acclaimed title is classic, not trendy, and can be a staple within one’s wardrobe for years to come.  Even better, the movie world sometimes… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Join Me at Bailey’s Fine Jewelry Estate Trunk Show in Raleigh, NC

Bailey’s Fine Jewelry is hosting a traveling estate jewelry trunk show and I will be making a personal appearance at their Cameron Village location on Saturday, March 28th in Raleigh, North Carolina! Stop by to shop some gorgeous estate pieces–I’d love to help you pick… Read More

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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

From Rough to Facet: Gems of 1stdibs

Whether you’ve seen gemstone specimens in real life, in museums, or only in pictures, there’s no doubt that the idea of these things being created by Mother Nature deep inside the Earth has left your mind blown. No matter how many I have seen, it still boggles my… Read More

Books

Book Review: Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty by Diana Scarisbrick

The book, Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love and Loyalty will forever go down in history as one of the most epic jewelry tomes.  Every page turned, a slight gasp can easily become hyperventilation with illustrations depicting some incredible rings.  There are so many examples of fine, historic… Read More

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Trend Alert: Colorful Gems Set in Yellow Gold #LoveGold

It is a shame that we only have one color of the year, chosen by Pantone–in a world full of diversity and endless possibilities, surely one would think at least maybe a top five?!  Whether it is Marsala or Radiant Orchid, or whatever fancy title given to a… Read More