Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Duff of Jean Jean Vintage

Jean Jean Vintage is an Etsy shop where you can clearly feel the passion behind each listing–every ring, necklace, bracelet or pair of earrings has an impeccably described paragraph full of details. Knowing that Duff, the woman behind Jean Jean Vintage, has a degree in archaelogoy…it… Read More

Jewelry Road Trip series

Gem Gossip Visits Stephen Webster in London! #LoveGold

Are Americans just as obsessed with Stephen Webster as his fellow Brits?! YES.  We can’t get enough of Stephen Webster and his rainbow-gothic designs, which easily entertain our Mario Kart fantasies of streets made of rainbows and clouds.  We are used to seeing his playful designs… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Jewelry Contest: #my23stack from Ylang23

I LOVE a good contest, especially when jewelry is involved.  This one from Ylang23, my friends, is amazing–it has all the best aspects of a great jewelry giveaway: stacking up your favorite jewels (dig into your jewelry box!),… Read More

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Obsessions

Favorite Instagram Pictures: Early Fall 2014

rkjewels showing how Etruscan Revival can be so chic mhtny has the most vibrant jewels ever, makes you fall in love with gems eriebasin a Masonic Pharaoh crescent fob circa 1900…so unique metiersf also has a ring box filled with what dreams are made of freemansauctions has… Read More

Education & Advice

Ask Gem Gossip, Volume Three!

@paragonofperfection asks: Career question-I think I’m remembering this correctly from your old bio (forgive me if I’m not!) What made you switch from education/English to jewelry?  I’ve always been curious about how you knew you wanted to leave your degree/field and move into your passion/other passion.  I find… Read More

My Jewel Box

Found: Fall Statement Ring from Communion by Joy #LoveGold

As many of you know, I have been on the hunt for the perfect all-gold statement ring for fall.  It took a lot of searching, both online and in stores, but I know I have finally picked the right one–and just in time!  This past week has been… Read More