Endless talk of all things sparkly.

Auctions

Adorn Your Ears with Upcoming Fellows Auction on August 14th, 2014

The art of adornment for your ears has truly become one of the biggest trends for fashion in 2014.  With more and more holes in our ears, a whole new artform of styling earrings has emerged and a new demand for earrings. I love buying vintage or antique… Read More

Auctions

Obsessed: Regimental and Masonic Jewelry

Currently on trend are pieces of jewelry once owned by only a select few, but now their jewels are turning up at pawn shops and at auction.  Pieces like Regimental brooches and rings, and Masonic jewelry are becoming more and more popular as they become more available.  The… Read More

Auctions

Find Your Lucky Emerald at Fellows Auction, June 12th, 2014

It is the rich, vivid green color that has Emerald fans mesmerized and encapsulated by the gemstone. No matter the era or the fashion style, emeralds have remained en vogue. With a enticing history that involves Spanish conquistadors and being loved by icons like Elizabeth Taylor, it’s no wonder… Read More

Shop My Picks

ShopGemGossip.com

Auctions

Jewelry from Every Time Period, Offered at Fellows Auction

  Fellows Auction house always has some amazing pieces of jewelry up for auction every month. What I particularly noticed in May’s upcoming Antique & Modern Jewellery auction is the wide variety of different time periods offered.  Whether you have a penchant for Victorian mourning jewelry, or… Read More

Auctions

My Jewel Box: Garnet & Diamond “Comet” Ring

Getting this ring was truly a heart-stopping moment, both when opening it up and seeing it for the first time, as well as live bidding at auction. This ring was acquired through March 18th’s Fine Jewelry Sale at Skinner Auction House in Boston. I had browsed… Read More

Auctions

Obsession: Carved Indian Chief Jewels

Carved gemstones are a huge fascination of mine.  I have a large amount of experience with carved intaglios and carved cameos because I see them everyday.  However, gemstones that are actually freeform and carved into shapes or objects are both rare and one-of-a-kind, and not so common for… Read More