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Education & Advice

Tips on Selling your Old Gold Jewelry from Rago Arts Jewelry Specialist Sarah Churgin

When it comes to getting the best price for the jewelry you no longer wear or want, it’s a case of seller beware.  With the high valuation of gold these days, the incentive to sell jewelry can be pretty strong. People are holding wine-and-cheese “gold parties” where they sell their jewelry for… Read More

My Jewel Box

My Little Side Project

   As I often peruse eBay for antique jewelry that catches my interest–I came across the above pendant.  For some reason it struck a chord with me and needed to be in my jewelry box.  I was disappointed to find out that the portrait is encased in… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Jewelry Lookbook: Ashley Olsen’s Eclectic Jewelry

These past few days have been so busy, I have been rushing out the door every morning. This casual look on Ashley Olsen is great for this time of year and is easy enough to put together in the early morning hours. There is no excuse for not putting… Read More

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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Glimpse into the Past: Brigitte Helm, 1934

   This is one of my favorite old photos, featuring Brigitte Helm circa 1934.  The German actress has some amazing jewelry on–from the necklace, to the large drop earrings, and all those diamond bracelets!  I love it.  But we are going to focus on her rings, with such… Read More

My Jewel Box

Gone ’til November

{photos taken in California, necklaces all antique from Walton’s Antique Jewelry in Franklin, TN bracelet: 14k roma link necklace wrapped as a bracelet from Jewelry Television rings: 14k yellow gold 0.60 carat pear cut champagne diamond ring… Read More

Obsessions

Welcome to Gem Gossip 2.0

Welcome! We have redesigned Gem Gossip, giving it a whole new look, while adding some special features for our readers. Check out the “Jewelry Gossip” page, where everyone can meet to discuss jewelry topics, answer questions, create a question, or see what all the latest… Read More