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Education & Advice

Why is it so Hard to Find Peridot Jewelry I Like?

All photos above provided by Market Square Jewelers Peridot is the birthstone of August, and many of us have come to find that August babies either love it or they hate it. Perhaps the ones that hate peridot haven’t had… Read More

Museum Exhibits

Q & A and Visit with Raquel Alonso Perez of Harvard’s Museum of Natural History

My very last stop while in Boston, hours before my flight took off, I had planned the best parting gift–a visit to Harvard University’s Museum of Natural History! Sounds dreamy, right?! Well it is and then some. An entire room filled with thousands of minerals and gems is… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

The Ten Best Rings Currently For Sale at The Three Graces

One of my most frequently asked questions I get is, “where do you find all these amazing vintage and antique jewels?!” And my answer may surprise you, as most would envision me scouring flea markets, old attics and the like to find things like these featured above. It… Read More

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Engagement/Wedding Rings

Antique & Vintage Engagement Rings Perfect for a Summer Proposal

  If you… Read More

Engagement/Wedding Rings

The Knot: 3 Awesome Alternative Engagement Ring Styles to Consider

  We are incredibly pumped to reveal some exciting news–I am going to be contributing monthly features over at The Knot! The online destination and magazine are both leaders in all things bridal, reaching 8 out of 10 brides in America with more than 11 million monthly unique visitors!… Read More

Museum Exhibits

Q & A and Visit with Emily Stoehrer of MFA Boston

After a long and exciting week in Boston, I had a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts set up to feed my jewelry history cravings. One of my favorite things about my love and passion for jewelry is learning! Museum exhibits are such a great way to… Read More