Endless talk of all things sparkly.

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

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Bec Astley Clarke

Bec Astley Clarke is the Founder and Managing Director of Astley Clarke–Britain’s leading online jewelry e-boutique.  The popularity of the business is evident, especially when most Americans are aware of this British-based company.  Last October, the brand relaunched themselves by redesigning their website, packaging and shifted focus. Read More

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Designer Jewelry

BRITISH WEEK! Favorite British Jewelry Designers

This week is dedicated to all things British and I am kicking off BRITISH WEEK with a roundup of my three favorite British Jewelry Designers…or should I say (spell),  “Jewellery Designers.”  Each designer I have chosen has a style all of their own–from bold and geometrical like Solange Azagury-Partridge,… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! XXXII

{from top to bottom: gorgeous pave diamond band paired with Anita Ko panther on instagrammer Mrsjenvick Roseark showing off some jaw-dropping shield rings from Mauro Felter Elisa Solomon wearing her gorgeous engagement ring and all her designs on the other hand… Read More

My Jewel Box

Reinventing Gold Victorian Baby Rings #LoveGold

One of the hottest trends right now in gold jewelry is the first-knuckle ring.  The trend started years ago but has finally hit mainstream and everyone wants one!  Jewelry designers are busy keeping up with the trend–but I have found a really great alternative to new pieces–Victorian baby… Read More