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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Top Ten Ring Picks for Spring/Summer 2014

1. an Early 20th century double pear-shape ring, sold at Bonhams London in 2004 2. Moonstone and sapphire ring circa 1950s/60s from Lang Antiques 3. Victorian rose cut diamond and turquoise ring from Erica Weiner 4. Victorian onyx and old mine… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Arik Kastan Getaway: Jeweled Destinations

Boogie down in Bali and swim all day in crystal clear waters wearing Arik Kastan moonstones, blue sapphires and ocean blue aquamarine. Make a toast with your martini glass with your rings shining bright in the sun!  … Read More

Auctions

Obsession: Carved Indian Chief Jewels

Carved gemstones are a huge fascination of mine.  I have a large amount of experience with carved intaglios and carved cameos because I see them everyday.  However, gemstones that are actually freeform and carved into shapes or objects are both rare and one-of-a-kind, and not so common for… Read More

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Obsessions

Gem Gossip Collaborates: Four Gemstones, Two Jewelry Mavens

I had the pleasure of meeting Rachel Garrahan while in Los Angeles at one of LoveGold‘s events.  Our love for jewelry instantly bonded us and we definitely wanted to collaborate to bring our readers something fun! We decided upon picking four gemstones—Emerald, Sapphire, Moonstone & Tourmaline–and each pick… Read More

Obsessions

Favorite Instagram Pictures: Early Spring

molamdelove visits Melbourne Now- the National Gallery of Victoria, love this shot! sarahhendler visits Metier San Francisco and snaps this glorious jewelry case photo marionfasel featured this master goldsmith, “gem geek” and jewelry designer Caroline Ellen, gorgeous! sandyleonjewel does a bangle good!  Love this huge rectangular… Read More

Auctions

Romantic Jewelry featured in Fellows Antique & Modern Jewellery Auction

Spring is an exciting time of the year.  There is new life, new blossoms on the trees, birds chirping everywhere…maybe even new love or relationship?!  This month’s Antique & Modern Jewellery auction at Fellows has the perfect jewelry to go with the spring time season and new… Read More