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Obsession: Metal & Mineral blog

With learning so much about gems while working hard on my Gem ID course for GIA, I’ve become quite the gem and mineral enthusiast. I was happy to come across Metal & Mineral, a tumblr page dedicated to gemologist eye-candy. Above are some great examples from the… Read More

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My World in Pictures: Instagram

Instagram has been a fun way to document daily happenings. Not only is it useful to look back on and remember things, but it is also neat to see other people’s photos, especially those in the jewelry industry. I know not everyone has an Instagram account, so I’ve… Read More

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On the 5th Day of Christmas, My True Love Gave to Me

On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me: FIVE GOLDEN RINGS!!!!!! It’s no secret the “navette” shape is one of my favorite types of rings, especially in antique jewelry.  Here are my five most favorite navette shaped rings right now:  Platinum topped, 14k gold… Read More

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Winter Wishes & New Inspiration Board

{Some winter inspiration, from top to bottom: excited about the Magnificient Jewels auction at Christies featuring jewelry from Elizabeth Conyngham I LOVE Bell & Bird‘s own version of antique mourning rings–made modern for you with an antique twist obsessed with the William Aiken House,… Read More

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Obsession: Yellow Gold & Turquoise

I love turquoise–the color, and the gemstone; I even have a bright turquoise chest of drawers in my bedroom. When it is paired with the buttery, golden hue of yellow gold it is even better. The bold greenish blue color pops against yellow gold in such a good… Read More

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Holiday Wish List 2012

Every year I take a few hours to write up a list of family and friends that I need to buy presents for for the holidays. Gift-giving is one of my favorite things to do, and I usually need to wait until the last minute to buy gifts, or… Read More