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Jewelry Road Trip series

Gem Gossip Visits David Webb on Madison Avenue, NYC

I confess I am still a NYC newbie. I’ve visited maybe four times and I get astonished looks every time I tell someone that, especially since I grew up in western New York. But with every visit, and even if these visits are less than 24 hours (like this… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Gem Gossip Visits Maejean Vintage in Lancaster, PA

Starting a vintage and antique jewelry business with your sister sounds like a magical and ideal scenario.  Building a highly-successful and strong vintage and antique business? Well that takes hard work, and the sisters behind Maejean Vintage know all about that because they are living proof. Read More

Jewelry Road Trip series

Gem Gossip Visits Louis Anthony Jewelers in Pittsburgh, PA

For over 20 years, Louis Anthony Jewelers has been serving the fine people of Pittsburgh with one key aspect in mind–to make their store an extension of their home. This concept becomes a reality the moment you walk into their showroom; its warm and welcoming interior… Read More

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Jewelry Road Trip series

Gem Gossip Visits Bario Neal in Philadelphia, PA

Bario Neal is an innovative and ethical jewelry studio/showroom based in Philadelphia who have been in business since 2007.  My visit to their shop on S. 6th Avenue brought me to a way cooler version of a jewelry workshop, where customers can come and see bench… Read More

Jewelry Road Trip series

Gem Gossip Visits Anthony Lent Jewelry Studio in Philadelphia, PA

As cool and eclectic as Anthony Lent’s jewelry designs are, you’d expect nothing less from a visit into his world where he calls home just outside of Philadelphia.  His design studio is nestled amongst beautiful greenery, bright flowers and shady trees yet minutes away from the… Read More

Auctions

Gem Gossip Visits Freeman’s Auction House in Philadelphia, PA

Freeman’s auction house and I have an intense relationship.  They seem to always have a piece that I fall deeply in love with and lose out at the very last moment come auction time.  I will never forget this diamond and platinum ring from the… Read More