I have been a huge fan of Elisa Solomon’s jewelry designs even before Leighton Meester sported a necklace of hers on the cover of Lucky magazine back in August of 2008. Since then others have noticed how her designs bring back… Read More
Excited to write a blog post for a favorite high-end jewelry store of mine, Kabiri. Kabiri has an exceptional eye for remarkable jewelry and is very discerning when seeking out designers to add to their lineup. I always love browsing through their exciting selection of jewels. Read More
The cabochon cut can transform any known gemstone into a mystical and mysterious one. It is amazing how the same gemstone could be laid side-by-side, one cabochon cut and the other faceted, and look like two totally different stones. These “mood” rings from Pomellato each have… Read More
Today’s “Jewelry on a Budget” segment comes from designer Kristin Coffin. Texture is a fun aspect of jewelry to play around with, especially when working with gold. Kristin creates some of her gold pieces with a twig texture. So how is this done? It seems as though someone… Read More
Chopard began in 1860, founded by Louis-Ulysse Chopard. What I like best about this is that he was 24 years old at the time. So very inspiring, because now the company is celebrating 150 years of producing high-end luxury watches and fine jewelry. And what better… Read More
Festoon necklaces have been one of those styles that have continually come back, with almost every jewelry period having its own festooned look. Having struggled to formally put together a clear definition, I think pictures this time are much better than words. Take a look at this vintage ad… Read More
