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My Jewel Box

Gem Gossip Engagement Ring!

I’ve written about, criticized, adored and appraised hundreds of engagement rings since entering the jewelry industry. I wished and hoped for one day to finally have my own since I was little.  I am happy to announce, on a personal level, that I am engaged and wanted to… Read More

Obsessions

Favorite Instagram Pictures: Winter 2013

Instagram is my favorite app on my iPhone…I love following other jewelry designers and fans to see what they are up to.  Here are some of my top favorite Instagram photos from people I follow: black matte spray painted vases from zoechiccojewelry love the vignette of round,… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Pick of the Week: Sharart Design Opal Ring

The Opal Pirouette ring from Sharart Design is absolutely gorgeous! It is a bypass style done in 18k gold with black and white diamonds, and opals.  What is so unique about this ring is how the square bezel of the ring flips to change the look–opal on… Read More

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Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Jewelry Designer of JJ Number 8

You can tell when a jewelry designer designs out of passion and love for all things surrounding her. This is so true for JJ Number 8 jewelry designs. Her California lifestyle evokes many of the designs, where she uses shapes that flow and have energy. Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Antique Jewelry: Prather Beeland, Inc.

I love finding new shops, boutiques or websites that sell pretty antique jewels.  I found this lovely shop online, and learned that it was just recently opened up by a woman who has a passion for antiquity and stories.  Being first intrigued by older homes and the antique… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Kate of “Heart of Solid Gold”

One of the best aspects of having a jewelry blog is interacting with not only fans and collectors of jewelry, but other girls who have jewelry blogs too–even if they are an entire ocean away! I met Kate through Instagram and have been reading her blog for awhile… Read More