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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Dreamy Antique Rings Found on 1stdibs

These antique rings, all which can be found on 1stdibs, have me dreaming…   Museum quality amethyst and enamel mourning ring circa 1823 from Berganza London 14k yellow gold scrolled, entwined snake with Russian hallmarks from Bernardo Antichita Georgian mourning ring with urn, blue, black… Read More

Designer Jewelry

The Best Valentine’s Day Jewelry! #LoveGold

You either love or hate Valentine’s Day, I’ve learned this over the years–but I am here to change your thinking with these Valentine’s inspired jewels fit for anyone (no boyfriend necessary)! Jewelry design has often focused on love, being that jewelry is often given because of love.  Hearts, arrows,… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Magical Vintage Rings

I know just about everyone that collects antique jewelry has a list of pieces that are on their “Holy Grail” hit-list.  Maybe it was a ring that “got away” on eBay or something that you once saw at a shop and decided not buy, but you totally regret… Read More

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SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! LXVI

{from top to bottom: Doyle & Doyle meticulously stacks, using an awesome snake ring Muse Showroom with a fistful of Xiao Wang and more Monica Rich Kosann does modern heirlooms with these newer versions of antique baby rings… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Diamond Cage Ring by ChinChar Maloney

I’ve never had a jewelry designer tell me that they were inspired by me and my style when designing a specific piece, until now!  Meet the Diamond Cage ring, a part of ChinChar Maloney‘s newly launched Diamond Deco Collection.  I… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Jewelry Designer Sarah Swell #LoveGold

If you combine ancient techniques with California cool, you’ll get Sarah Swell‘s jewelry aesthetic! This jewelry artist recently opened up a showroom in Sausalito and has been creating more and more yellow gold designs than ever before!  Yellow gold, with 18k in particular, is her favorite metal… Read More