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Jewelry Shows

AGTA GemFair 2020 at the Tucson Gem Show

Obsessed with fantasy cuts — this one was my favorite for sure. A blue topaz cut by Darryl Alexander. Feeling the opal magic wearing loads of opals from Parle Gems A stack of antique bracelets found at Goldstein Diamonds — love… Read More

Auctions

New Year, New Friday Night Sales for Heritage Auctions

Heritage Auctions has been a favorite auction house of mine for many years. I love their sales for several reasons, including the wide variety of jewelry that is offered in each auction, the price points (something for everyone), the ease of bidding and wonderful post-sale customer service. I’ve won… Read More

Education & Advice

Ten Reasons — What Makes Customers Buy Jewelry from Specific Designers

I hope you’ve been enjoying my 30 Daily Tips — after starting this project, I had no idea that it would be so impactful. With each tip I reveal I’ve been creating some powerful and thought-provoking discussions (both in my comments, as well as my question… Read More

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Auctions

New Orleans Auction Galleries Sale Set for January 30th, 2020

New Orleans is my happy place and luckily for me the city is both a quick plane ride or a quick auction catalog browse away! An upcoming auction that I’m excited about is the New Orleans Auction Galleries sale that is set for January 30th, 2020. This auction features… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Favorite Antique Jewelry from A. Brandt + Son

One of my favorite antique jewelry shops is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is called A.Brant + Son. I visited the store five years ago (wow, it’s been that long?!) and fell in love with everything about it. We stayed at an Airbnb down the street and had… Read More

Auctions

Case Antiques Auction Winter Sale Set for January 25th & 26th

It’s a new year and the auction world is gearing up for some great auctions packed with fine jewelry headed your way. First up is one of my favorite auction houses, Case Antiques Auctions & Appraisals, with a two-day spectacular event you don’t want to miss! The sale is… Read More