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Designer Jewelry

Designer Debut: Xiao Wang

Xiao Wang is a triple threat–she is an actress, a model, and now a jewelry designer!  She has contributed to Gem Gossip‘s SHOW ME YOUR RINGS project for a few years now, and I’ve been following her budding design journey on Instagram.  Based in… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Gemfields: Leader in Ethical & Sustainable Mining

  Gemfields is the world’s leader in ethically sourced, rare colored gemstones. Their current claims cover three gems–the ruby, emerald and amethyst. Zambia is a special place for Gemfields–not only is it where everything started, it is where they call home. Zambia, with its… Read More

Obsessions

5 Year Anniversary for Gem Gossip

I wrote my first ever blog post for Gem Gossip on July 11, 2008…five years ago!  I can still remember exactly where and what I was thinking.  I also vividly remember the feeling I got when I had seen that seven people visited Gem Gossip that day….SEVEN…YAY. Read More

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My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Arik Kastan Labradorite Rings

A jewelry line that I fell head-over-heels in love with while at Couture this year–Arik Kastan.  I had so much fun trying on ALL the rings; and there were so many!  From luscious turquoise, cute hearts, magical moonstone and labradorite, to unique eternity bands…I was in… Read More

Obsessions

Summer Jewelry Tips & Ideas #LoveGold

  Summer has arrived!  Hot temperatures, pool parties, amusement parks, outdoor concerts, bonfires, BBQ sauce…all of which are involved in a perfect summer, but need special attention when it comes to picking out jewelry.  I am here to help!  My top five tips to summer jewelry choices are… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! XXXVIII

{from top to bottom: Bellflower Bay wearing her best turquoise pieces from her personal collection Artifact Jewels mixing Retro with Art Deco, some cool antique rings got super excited to realize Van Cleef & Arpels has an Instagram account! love… Read More