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My Jewel Box

Charm Bracelet or Charm Necklace? #LoveGold

I’ve been collecting gold charms for quite sometime now, and I’ve been inspired to finally put together either a charm bracelet or charm necklace…just not sure which one to choose!  If you follow me on Instagram, you have noticed I sometimes post photos of jewelry that… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Melissa Joy Manning

    Melissa Joy Manning has a unique, earthy aesthetic which she has been forming since 1997. Being a proud inductee of the CFDA (Council for Fashion Designers of America), she knew her hard work and dedication had been paying off. Melissa designs… Read More

Obsessions

Trend Spotting: Hand Adornment

I’ve been spotting a new trend that involves putting some bling on not just your fingers, but your entire hand! Some may call it a glove, others might call it hand adornment–whatever it is, I know I’ve seen three examples of it just this week, and I am… Read More

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Books

Bvlgari Celebrates Serpenti with book launch, by Marion Fasel

Imagine having to travel to Italy in order to research the Italian jewelry house, known as Bvlgari, to celebrate their Serpenti collection…?  How amazing?! Jewelry extraordinaire and author, Marion Fasel did just that when called upon to uncover the past, present and future of… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Yellow Gold is Here to Stay #LoveGold

Wanted to share some of my latest additions to my personal collection and as I was putting this post together, I noticed one common aspect among my newest pieces–all were yellow gold with no gemstones!  I have been undeniably drawn to gold lately, with no need for a… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Top Five Online Antique Jewelry Shops

Let’s face it–when you need your antique jewelry fix, we don’t always have time to hop in a car and go on an antiquing road trip.  In a perfect world, I would travel the country in search of the best antique jewelry shops, in the smallest towns–not even… Read More