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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Jewelry on a Budget: Dale Fournier Private Collection

This week’s “Jewelry on a Budget” segment comes from Dale Fournier Private Collection.  Dale’s antique jewelry is an exclusive hand-picked bunch, which can all be seen at her showroom in New York City. If you don’t have the chance to visit NYC, Dale has sent over some picks… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Gem Gossip Updates for Mid-April

Just wanted to update everyone with what is going on! I am really happy to announce that I have began my pursuit of the Graduate Gemologist degree from GIA. Three weeks ago I began the Diamond Essentials course and just finished, submitting my 50 question final exam moments ago!… Read More

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Glimpse into the Past: Festoon Necklaces

Festoon necklaces have been one of those styles that have continually come back, with almost every jewelry period having its own festooned look. Having struggled to formally put together a clear definition, I think pictures this time are much better than words. Take a look at this vintage ad… Read More

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A Pinch of Green for St. Patrick’s Day

It’s St. Patrick’s Day. And whether you’re chugging green beer or making shamrock cookies with green sprinkles, some green jewelry is necessary either way. For this feat, I prefer just a pinch of green–like in the rings below. The small hint of… Read More

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Glimpse into the Past: Louise Brooks’ Bracelets

The bracelets seen on Louise Brooks are very distinct, all done in diamonds and having a very large width. Bracelets like these are often done with a repeating design done layered on top of one another. This is even done sometimes up to four layers–creating a very… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

News from Walton’s Antique Jewelry

The latest photography I did for Walton’s Antique Jewelry, located in Franklin, Tennessee. These latest acquisitions are some amazing pieces, especially the Art Deco diamond rings. I used some old photographs from WWII and an original gun from WWII (the name slips me at the moment).  And how… Read More