Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Museum Exhibits

The Cheapside Hoard: London’s Lost Jewels

  How exciting to have a magical Elizabethan discovery compiled and showcased this year by the Museum of London?!  The collection is called the Cheapside Hoard and it was discovered a century ago in a cellar in London.  The astonishing part of the story is the… Read More

Engagement/Wedding Rings

Engagement Ring Trends for 2013 #LoveGold

2013 is a good year for new beginnings, whether you are getting engaged or planning a wedding, and a big part of that special day are the rings! Early in 2013, I got engaged and for me choosing an engagement ring seemed like an impossible task. Not only… Read More

Education & Advice

Off to California to take my 20-stone exam!

The moment has finally arrived–after taking all my coursework, I am at the point where I am ready to take my 20-stone… Read More

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Jewelry Shows

Couture Gold Trends 2013 #LoveGold

Jewelry designers sure know how to put on a show! The vibe at Couture this year was off the charts–creative, fresh, unique and extraordinary were each and every design. The necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings were extremely inventive, almost to where fashion editors and press were left needing… Read More

Obsessions

Favorite Instagram Pictures: June 2013

{from top to bottom: marissakathleen loves this ancient diadem from the 1st Century AD oscarprgirl obsessed with this look–fur + bell bottom blue jeans yaquiberger diamond sketches ilovejezebel gorgeous vignette in the kitchen leahalx_jewelry pictures like these helped me cope with not going… Read More

Auctions

Up on the Block: Bonhams June 19, 2013 Auction

Excited for another great selection of previously owned jewelry up for auction at Bonhams.  This upcoming sale is in New York and starts at 11am on June 19, 2013.  There are some spectacular pieces looking for a new owner, with many coming from private collections, from… Read More