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Education & Advice

Five Things I’ve Learned Through Online Bidding at Auction

All three rings above are from Skinner Auction, won through online bidding From left to right: sapphire & diamond navette ring from Fellows Auction, gold “Love, Peace, Hope” ring from… Read More

Education & Advice

Your Guide to Brimfield Flea Market from Someone Who Has Gone Twice

I decided to go to Brimfield this year, almost instantly after I received the sad news about Jewelry Camp being canceled this summer.  I was eagerly saving my money and planning on attending Jewelry Camp after missing out year after year (I’ve gone only… Read More

Education & Advice

AGS Conclave 2016 Panel Presentation on Bridal Jewelry Trends!

I had the privilege speaking on a panel at the prestigious AGS Conclave held in Washington, DC this past week. AGS Conclave is an annual conference held for the jewelry industry, which features various speakers, workshops and classes to further promote continued learning in this… Read More

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Education & Advice

Gem Gossip is Speaking at GIA’S Alumni Chapter Meeting in DC

As I said in the previous post–I will be extremely busy this month with speaking engagements paired with lots of travel! Tomorrow I leave for Washington DC and I’m SO excited! I’ve never been before (besides being in the airport there) and I’m looking… Read More

Education & Advice

Gem Gossip’s Story: A Passion Can Be Life-Changing

The above letter is 100% real, frozen in time, written and sent in 2006. I was speaking from the heart, although at the time it was broken and lost. Gem Gossip wasn’t born yet–I’m not sure blogging was even a thing back then. I was a recent college graduate… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Rolex 101 with Craig Evan Small

Rolex–quite possibly the world’s best-known wristwatch company and a favorite amongst collectors, watch-enthusiasts, vintage and estate dealers and people worldwide. Sometimes one can feel intimidated by the world of watches if you don’t know much about them. That’s exactly how I’ve felt my whole life! I decided to… Read More