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Designer Jewelry

THENEXTNOW Emerging Designer Competition Announces Cyril Studio as Winner

THENEXTNOW is a jewelry competition for emerging jewelry designers -- this year's event crowned a new winner and had all 31 participants buzzing with excitement. Find out more about this trailblazing affair, with photos and a rundown from the big day. Read More

Education & Advice

40 Diamond Facts I Learned While Attending the Gemological Institute of America

Diamonds are fun to learn about and when I attended the Gemological Institute of America, I definitely learned more than I ever realized I could possibly know about these incredible jewels. I recently found my notes from my diamond classes and put together this list of 40 diamond facts...enjoy! Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Temple St. Clair

Temple St. Clair is a name synonymous with beauty, elegance, craftsmanship and wanderlust. The fine jewelry line which first began in the late 1980s by Temple herself has grown tremendously over the last 30+ years, mirroring the designer's tastes, travels and creative endeavors. Learn more about the designer in our latest interview! Read More

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Engagement/Wedding Rings

Maejean Vintage Launches Handcrafted Antique-Inspired Bands

Created out of a demand for more vintage and antique wedding band options, the sister duo of Maejean Vintage recently launched a line of six handcrafted bands for those who love antique jewelry. I got a chance to spend some time with these rings and test them out myself! Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Store Spotlight — Queen May Jewelry

Queen May Jewelry is a shop located in Cape May, New Jersey with some exciting news -- they will be opening up another location this summer! Find out where and see some gorgeous pieces from their inventory exclusively photographed by myself. Read More

Obsessions

Chunky Jewelry is Making a Comeback — 15 Pieces to Shop

Toss aside your delicate and dainty jewels -- the big and bold is back baby! Shop our favorite picks for everything statement-making, chunky and large...starting with earrings. Read More