Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Favorites from 1stdibs

{from top to bottom: all can be found at 1stdibs Antique black enamel and Old Mine cut diamond cross, really unique style from Craig Evan Small platinum diamond and emerald ring with an interesting briolette cut diamond from Sandra Cronan John Iversen Hydrangea Pave’ Diamond Earrings… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Romy Schreiber of Gumuchian

Gumuchian is the epitomy of upscale, family-run, classically gorgeous jewelry design.  Anita Gumuchian and daughters Myriam and Patricia are the forces behind this company, who pride themselves on their slogan–“designed by women for women.” After achieving much success worldwide, the brand has decided to conquer the world… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! XXIV

{from top to bottom: jewelry designer Wendy Brandes wearing rings on every finger blogger with her own take on initail rings–L-O-V-E Scosha showing off the potential of their designs, lots of possibilities! jewelry designer Sarah Swell with her custom engagement ring and… Read More

Shop My Picks

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Engagement/Wedding Rings

Laura Tedesco’s Engagement Ring

When someone is in the jewelry biz and deals with engagement rings on a daily basis, when it comes to having one yourself–well, that is actually a tough dilemma!  It took jewelry designer Laura Tedesco several months, a few inspiration boards, and long talks with her groom-to-be… Read More

Obsessions

Summer 2012 Inspiration Board

The summer heat is brutal this year, with no end in sight!  Here are a few things that have been inspirational for me this July: {new house=learning how to decorate to suit your style.  This is my living room, finally complete! these Chopard earrings illustrate the “golden diamond”… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Guilty Pleasure: Ben Baller’s Blog

  If you are known as “Ben Baller” then you know you are living the life.  I came across his pictures on Instagram–they usually make the “Popular” page almost as soon as he posts them.  I noticed many of his photos depicted diamond encrusted anything and everything,… Read More