Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Museum Exhibits

Cartier and America, now through April 18th 2010

INTROspective magazine, put on by 1stdibs, has put together an amazing Q & A focusing on Cartier and America, which celebrates the Cartier exhibit at San Francisco’s Legion of Honor. Yes, 2010 marks Cartier’s centennial, but I wanted to highlight this once more because the exhibit is coming… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Jewelry on a Budget: Ross-Simons under $300

Lately my posts have featured some amazing, once-in-a-lifetime pieces of jewelry, each having a large pricetag. I am making an effort to post some “Jewelry on a Budget” segments weekly!  This will include fine jewelry, all real gemstones, jewelry that is perfect for everyday wear.  Prices will be around $500,… Read More

Designer Jewelry

Trend: Unusual Gemstones

More and more I’ve noticed both designers and jewelry shop curators are looking for the unusual and unique. Even I surprised myself lately at what jewelry pieces stand out to me–the ones often made with unconventional gemstones.  I found myself glancing over the white diamonds and pausing for the large geodes,… Read More

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Q & A Interviews

Q & A with The Three Graces owner Lisa Stockhammer

Being one of the top forerunners in online antique jewelry, I was eager to know more about the owner behind The Three Graces, Lisa Stockhammer. Gem Gossip has been a fan for a long time and we’ve featured some jewelry from… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Who’s Jewels?

My two favorite jewelry inspirations. Can you guess who? images courtesy of OA… Read More

Jewelry Shows

MalicJewels Jewelry Show, Nashville TN

MalicJewels puts on an amazing jewelry show, covering coast to coast (literally), making stops all around the United States. I was thrilled to check them out when they were in Nashville (March 19-21) at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds. I got to chat with the… Read More