Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Obsessions

Favorite Instagram Pictures: Spring 2013

‘ {from top to bottom: christiesinc an incredible zarf that was auctioned off last year made of gemstones instylemagazine got a private viewing of Monique Lhuillier’s new boutique theshangrilajewelryboutique captures a rainy day in the most beautiful way michael_louis_ has the best combination of watch + bracelet jaimiegellerjewelry… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

NPT Nashville Public Television Appraisal Day

Last Sunday I was involved in Nashville Public Television’s Appraisal Day!  I was the designated jewelry appraiser for the event where anyone could come and bring some of their treasured items to receive verbal appraisals for a small fee.  The outcome of the event was awesome–over 100 people… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Hirschfelds Antique Jewellery in London

  It is great to find antique jewellery in England, and when it comes from a shop that is antique itself–even better! Hirschfelds has been a leading name in antique jewellery for over 135 years! The shop is located in the Hatton Garden district and… Read More

Shop My Picks

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Jewelry Road Trip series

Jewelry Road Trip: When in Brighton, UK…

Continuing with BRITISH WEEK…I’ve been wanting to share with everyone this amazing little antique jewelry shop in Brighton, United Kingdom.  It is called Fidra Jewellers and I’ve discovered this shop on Instagram; username Jewelled. Unfortunately they do not sell online, but the photos of all the… Read More

Designer Jewelry

LoveGold: Unconventional Gold Designer Rings

Although my first love is antique jewelry, I have an overwhelming crush on bold, gold rings that have an unconventional look.  I think it’s the warm, golden color of 14k and 18k yellow, and when it teams up with architectural lines and geometric elements of some designs that just… Read More

Books

Book Review: No Stone Unturned

{Continuing with the British Week theme, I received an awesome book in the mail sent to me by Sam Loxton of Lucas Rarities, located in London.} Sam Loxton of Lucas Rarities located in London has graciously sent me a copy of “No Stone Unturned” a catalogue which… Read More