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
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
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
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
Jewelry Camp was a fun experience for a first-timer like myself, with others who have continually gone every year, I think I may follow in their path! The speakers were great and incredibly informative, and the participants included a slew of jewelry lovers, appraisers,… Read More
The date is getting closer! Jewelry Camp is August 1-3, and I am excited because this year it is taking place in Atlanta, GA. That means I can go! The line-up of speakers is also superurb–including topics ranging from ivory, Gothic revival jewelry, daguerreotype and… Read More
