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Jewelry Shows

My Jewel Box: JCK Vegas Antique Show

The JCK Vegas jewelry show was amazing, and although the main goal was to buy for Walton’s Antique Jewelry where I work, it would be a shame if I didn’t buy anything for myself!  I believe it is actually impossible to go there without buying… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Celeb Jewels: Mila Kunis in Susan Foster

Mila Kunis was spotted wearing Susan Foster’s 18k yellow gold and diamond feather wrap-a-round ring at the “Guys’ Choice” awards on Spike TV. The ring is set with about a half carat of diamonds and is priced at $5700. You can now shop online for pieces from… Read More

Jewelry Shows

Las Vegas Jewelry Show Purchases for Waltons

Shot some photos when I had the chance on Friday at work.  The jewelry show in Vegas was amazing, overwhelming, fun and a huge success.  We bought the best antique earrings possible.  We also accomplished our goal of finding a 2 carat diamond engagement ring.  More about the… Read More

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Obsessions

June Gloom

{from top to bottom: busted out the acrylic paints again this month–this is my inspiration turn any tank top into something amazing by adding two chains draping at the shoulder really into architectural rings lately, especially this one from L Frank love this image, makes me… Read More

Education & Advice

Colored Stones Grading Lab at GIA Carlsbad, CA

The delay in posts has been due to my recent trip out to southern California for my Colored Stones Grading lab class.  It was a short and quick three days, all of which went by incredibly fast!  I learned a lot and was lucky enough to be at the… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Motif: Tassels

Tassels are a popular vintage motif in antique jewelry, especially tassels that use small, freshwater pearls. Making of these kinds of pieces of jewelry date back to the Edwardian Era, where women loved wearing sautoirs. Tassels also look stunning dangling as earrings. One thing I know I will be… Read More