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Designer Jewelry

Price Check on 14k Spike Cuff Bracelet!

I was reading the new October issue of Lucky magazine yesterday, when I noticed a beautiful spike cuff bracelet which Kristen Bell points out as being her jewelry must-have.  It was the above spike cuff, done in 14k yellow gold by Lizzie Scheck Jewelry. I couldn't help but notice the price ($1400) and remember that it looks quite similar to a design by Zoë Chicco.  So I hurriedly looked up Zoë Chicco's version, and low and behold it is $992 cheaper than the Lizzie Scheck bracelet!  Both are done in 14k yellow gold and seem to be of similar size/dimensions.  Although they are online and not in person, and although there may be a size difference, if you are looking for this style of cuff, then go with the Zoë Chicco version! Lizzie Scheck Spike Cuff Bracelet, 14k yellow gold, Price: [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Lizzie Scheck Spike Cuff Bracelet, 14k yellow gold, Price: $1400"][/caption]400 Zoë Chicco Spike Cuff Bracelet, 14k yellow gold, Price: 08 Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Paris Hotel Boutique’s Vintage Stacking Rings

Whenever I'm on the hunt, checking out antique shops, flea markets or eBay, I usually look for pieces that seem unique to me.  Designs that I've never seen before or are classic to its time period stand out to me.  These stacking rings from Paris Hotel Boutique may be something I would glance over and not realize their potential.  I am now going to be on the lookout for bands like this to create a look like the one shown.  I've declared my love for bands before and did I mention how amazing the prices are for these?  Paris Hotel has prices that range from $110-350 on these rings (sold individually), that's like insider VIP discount pricing! Read More

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My Jewel Box: Gold Etchings & Cameo Rings

{10k rose gold flower ring from Ruby Lane 10k rose gold onyx cameo ring from eBay user: grandmomsattic 14k yellow gold 0.60 carat pear cut champagne diamond ring made/designed by Gem Gossip 14k yellow gold cigar band from jewelry television} That cameo ring is the newest addition to my jewel box. I've always wanted a cameo ring, but didn't really like them--I think the pinkish colored ones that we normally tend to see is what turned me off. This one however is tiny, delicate, and the contrast of the black and white is pretty. The setting is pretty unique too. And yes, I got it for a steal of only $31 on eBay--best deal yet! (It may have to do with the fact that it is a size 3.5 so it is super tiny) On a side note, I picked up a gold foil etching kit at a craft store and recently completed this fox picture. It took a lot of concentration and time, but was great to do anytime I was bored or in between commercial breaks. It looks great when it is all finished too! [I am wearing a HOORSENBUHS white tee--if you think they make great jewelry, just take a look at their clothing line] Read More

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Celebrity Jewelry

Mila Kunis Wearing Jewelry Designer Vicente Agor

Actress Mila Kunis wears Vicente Agor's killer aquamarine bauble, from their Antarctica Collection on The Conan O'Brien Show, September 1st. The ring is done in 18k yellow gold and is dubbed the "7/8ths ring"--it sure is stunning!  The story behind this design is even more remarkable.  7/8ths of an iceberg lies beneath the water--the aquamarine represents the iceberg above water, while the smaller diamonds represent the ice below.  Its entirety symbolizes the idea that our souls run deep and there is so much more to us than what is visible on the surface.  Price: $7750 Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Family Heirlooms: Contributed by Valerie & Vickie Killeen

Valerie from BLEACHBLACK posted a photo of her mother's, Vickie's, wedding ring and we had to know more! So here is her story... The following is contributed by Vickie Killeen: "I've always loved faux bois jewelry, and how it mimics nature. I was lucky to have found this setting at all, especially after I left the original inspiration ring miles away in Sausalito. Those were the days before internet capability. So, my patient fiancee and I went to a local jewelry store, and searched through 25 catalogs of yawn-inducing, traditional ring settings, and, there it was! It might have been the exact design, but even if it was slightly different, it was the same unique, branch style, entwined to form a diamond engagement ring, with a precisely fitted band to complete a full setting. That was 34 years ago, and it’s something I just glance at every day, but I love it like the first day, because it’s different than any I’ve ever seen" --Vickie Killeen Read More

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How to Identify Genuine Georgian Jewelry, part 1

How to Identify Genuine Georgian Jewelry, part 1

Education & Advice
How to Clean Antique Jewelry — The Important Do’s & Don’ts

How to Clean Antique Jewelry — The Important Do’s & Don’ts

Education & Advice
Where to Sell Your Unwanted Jewelry

Where to Sell Your Unwanted Jewelry

Education & Advice

Engagement/Wedding Rings

The Quest for the Perfect Engagement Ring

Photos via Ariel Gordon's Blog Some days I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to pick out an engagement ring--then there's other days where I'm like "I definitely just want an Emerald cut solitaire." But then a week later, that idea is out the window. I recently was reading some fellow jewelers' blogs and couldn't stop admiring the above photos. Each and every one of those rings is truly beautiful in their own way. I think myself and any other woman out there, would be completely proud if she owned one of the above. Sentiment over style is a good thing to keep in mind. Jeweler Ariel Gordon is on the quest for her perfect ring, which is even harder to do while trying to match up an 80 year old heirloom wedding band! Hey Ariel, when you find it, send us a picture--we'd love to post it here on Gem Gossip! And good luck!! Here are some engagement rings that stood out to me--of course the real test would be trying them on to see if it truly "fits" you. This one is a beautiful Edwardian Era ring, with a 1/2 carat cushion cut diamond in the center, 14k white gold. There are old mine and rose cut diamonds surrounding the center stone, which give this ring a lot of character--and .70 carats worth! Price: $1650 from Israel Rose. I love this option because it is simple (the solitaire) yet has some beautiful scrollwork in the setting. This is from the Victorian Era, and is very unique with the diamond being an Old Mine cut. Can't find that anymore! The setting is 10k yellow gold and total weight of .80 carats. Price: $2850 from Israel Rose. I find the baguette cut, as well as the emerald cut, to be so intriguing. It looks like sharp ice to me. That is why this ring is so great, not only does it have a classic, fiery round diamond, but some baguette accents that really give it an Art Deco feel. This one is from the 1950s, all set in platinum. The center round is 1 carat, Old Mine cut. Price: $6300 from Israel Rose. Read More