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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Top Ten of the BEST Rings Available at Joden

I love to brag about Joden to people who ask me about my favorite antique and vintage jewelry shops, because I know they’ll be happy to find out that not only do they have such a wide selection, but they constantly update their inventory online and on… Read More

Obsessions

Gem Gossip Neck Party

I’ve enjoyed putting together this project to highlight the way we layer and stack our necklaces! So much inspiration and now I think we’ve all overextended our creativity, while adding more to our wish lists. Here’s a roundup of some of the posts — thanks to all who participated! Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Gemstone Experts of Pala International

After attending quite a few gem shows, you sort of get familiar with the dealers and begin to recognize the cream of the crop. I would most definitely put Pala International into this category; I sensed it right away actually! Their booth at AGTA in Tucson… Read More

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Giveaway with Ochre Objects

Omg I have been so wrapped up in all things baby, motherhood and trying to survive a newborn that I totally forgot that Gem Gossip turns 11 years old this month! Luckily the month isn’t over just yet and I didn’t completely forget — so I’ve put together a… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Turquoise Expert & Star of Reality Series “Turquoise Fever”

  My father-in-law Lynn Otteson moved the family from Manassa, CO, around 1959 and began prospecting the hills of Central Nevada for turquoise. Throughout the past 60 years the family has acquired a vast number of claims producing some of the finest turquoise in the world… Read More

Jewelry Collection Stories

Jewelry Collection Stories — Liz Kantner

Our latest Jewelry Collection Story comes from Liz Kantner who has been a facet in the jewelry industry for quite some time and in many different roles.  I first met her through her time working at Todd Reed and would visit with her at Couture. She… Read More