Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Jewelry Designer of Barrett Ford

Barrett Ford is the name of a gorgeous fine jewelry line designed by Kelly Ford Owen, who has quite the creative and artistic family legacy. She truly is an artist in every sense, working hours and hours (usually at night while her son is asleep)… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Jewel Box: Edwardian Sailing Flag Ring

Love this antique ring which just arrived in my mailbox from Gem Gossip’s newest advertiser: Victoria Sterling Antique & Vintage Jewelry. She is one of the best on Ruby Lane, with antique jewelry from all over Europe. Her shop offers lots of antique serpent rings,… Read More

Engagement/Wedding Rings

Art Deco Engagement Rings

Probably the most requested, most popular, best-selling item over at Walton’s Antique Jewelry (where I work as a Gemologist) is the Art Deco Diamond engagement ring.  Since being there for over a year now, I’ve come to realize how each one is unique–different filigree patterns, different prong… Read More

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Celebrity Jewelry

Favorite Jewelry Look of the Grammys 2011

    I know as I watch any red carpet awards show, I am waiting and looking for LOTS of bracelets, necklaces, rings and bold earrings. This time was a little different.  You would think wearing only one piece of jewelry at the Grammys would be a… Read More

Obsessions

Leather & Pearls from Pearls of Joy

A newly found favorite combination for me is pearls and leather. With the popularity of leather bomber jackets and Spring time looming, now is the perfect time to get yourself some pearl jewelry to go with your leather. The photo above gives you an idea of… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Designer Spotlight: Satomi Kawakita

    Satomi Kawakita is the designer behind these tiny, delicate stacking bands that are incredibly irresistible. With a dress-maker for a mother and a background in glass-blowing, Satomi’s unique mixture has led her to create a jewelry line. At college she studied wood,… Read More