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Jewelry Collection Stories

Jewelry Collection Stories: Lindsey of @ParkAvenueAntiques

I’ve followed Lindsey of Park Avenue Antiques for a very long time! My first interaction with her was sort of humorous–I remember being on my way out the door to go antiquing for the day with my mom and sister. I was waiting on a ring… Read More

Jewels at my Doorstep

Jewels at my Doorstep: Paige Novick

If there’s one piece of jewelry you’ll always see me wearing, even if I’m in pajamas and have no other jewelry on whatsoever, it is my Paige Novick diamond ear cuff. Easily the most worn piece of jewelry that I own (yes, even surpasses my engagement… Read More

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS

SHOW ME YOUR RINGS! XCIII

{from top to bottom: Colette Jewelry has us green with envy over this lucious emerald stack Levy’s Fine Jewelry piles on some current favorites from their inventory in Alabama medeasmix is dreaming of this turquoise horseshoe becoming a ring, we say GO… Read More

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Obsessions

Precious Stones: 1920s Gemstone Postcards from the British Museum

I sometimes get lost in Pala International’s “Gemformation” — a series of newsletters that comes out monthly and is compiled and backdated on their website. So much valuable information, much of it straight from the desk of the infamous Bill Larson, world-renowned gem… Read More

Books

Book Review: Women Jewellery Designers

ACC Publishing will release their newest jewelry book–the oversized and highly impressive book is titled Women Jewellery Designers by Juliet Weir-de La Rochefoucauld. My review can be found in my latest article for the Observer: These 4 Women Are the Biggest Innovators in Jewelry Design  Here’s the link:… Read More

Education & Advice

Read This Before Buying Antique Jewelry Online or Through Instagram!

Both Lauren and I have noticed a slightly frightening upsurge in the amount of overnight “antique jewelry dealers” these past few months. I’ve nominated Lauren to give her insight and take on this, along with some important tips we should all be aware of before buying any… Read More