Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Jewels at my Doorstep

Jewels at my Doorstep: Loren Nicole Fine Jewelry

It was the combination of ancient techniques in jewelry making and the high karat gold that had me feeling like I was transported back in time to some place in the Mediterranean while wearing the jewelry of Loren Nicole. Her background lends itself well to… Read More

My Jewel Box

The New Jean Jean Vintage Cachet Collection

Something very odd is happening in my jewelry box. Yes, rings and cocktail rings have always and will always rule–but another category has taken a dramatic increase as of late, charms! I’ve been enjoying their collectible nature, as many of you know I’m such a collector… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Doyle & Doyle Hosts a Gem Gossip Meet Up!

Whenever I visit NYC, I like to think of Doyle & Doyle as my home-away-from-home. Everything about the store, the jewels inside, the people inside, the neighborhood…it’s my favorite! It only felt right to have my first ever meet up there and I was excited… Read More

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Designer Jewelry

Got an Opal Superstition?! Not Anymore,Thanks to Arik Kastan!

Bold and statement-making. Our two favorite jewel attributes! This stunner pairs opals with a center round ruby, mixing geometrics (round shape) with floral patterns. Autumn has never seen a better looking fall staple! Framed Mandala Ring, Price: $2,266… Read More

Jewelry Collection Stories

Jewelry Collection Stories: @Thing_Finder

We may know her as @Thing_Finder but in real life she is Jen Lord, a last name fitting for her because she may very well be the “lord of the rings.”  One of the few Canadian antique jewelry collectors we have in our tight-knit Instagram community,… Read More

Books

Book Review: GEM the Definitive Visual Guide

Earlier this year I finally did something every American needs to do at least once in their lifetime: I visited Washington DC and the Smithsonian. I could have spent the entire day, from open until close, in the National Museum of Natural History–their National Gem &… Read More