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Ask Gem Gossip, Volume Two!

@avagoldworks writes: Would you rather have a bland piece of jewelry from a famous jewelry store, or a fabulous handcrafted piece by a jeweler who isn’t well-known? GemGossip answers:  I think some of the most incredible pieces of jewelry come from jewelers and/or designers that are mostly unknown. … Read More

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Ask Gem Gossip, Volume One!

I’ve decided to add another segment to Gem Gossip after getting LOTS of questions in my inbox and finding it difficult to answer everyone!  Since I love to connect with my readers, I thought it was unfair that I couldn’t find time to answer everyone–so, Ask Gem Gossip… Read More

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Gem Gossip Insights: How NOT to prepare for Couture

The time is upon us–the yearly trek to the desert by every jewelry designer, jewelry guru, and jewelry industry insider from all parts of the US is near.  Last year was my first year ever attending the Couture Show–the epitomy of jewelry amazingness, all rolled… Read More

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The Romance Behind Napoleon’s $1 Million Ring Persists Today

In March 2013, history repeated itself in an unusual way. The engagement ring that Napoleon had probably burned a hole in his wallet to buy his fiancée Josephine in 1796 sold for a whopping $949,000 at France’s Osenat auction house.  The ring in question is an eighteenth century… Read More

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How to Store Your Jewelry? Advice from Gem Gossip

So many people ask my advice on how to safely store their jewelry–what is my best advice for storing and displaying jewelry? It is simple! I keep one thing in mind: Out of sight, out of mind! So if you have one of those jewelry boxes that… Read More

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Advertise with Gem Gossip!

With 2013 coming to an end, it is never too soon to start thinking about the new year and setting new goals for your business! Gem Gossip is opening up more advertising spots on the right sidebar, where it is always visible to the nearly 100,000 visitors each month. Read More