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Obsession: Emerald Cut Green Tourmaline Ring

I’ve often wondered how big is too big when it comes to rings–especially for someone with tiny hands like myself. But when you see a picture like this, it makes you want to have your very own rectangular rock–like a green tourmaline one. Ever look at… Read More

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Jewelry Inspiration Board III

{Inspirations this week come from the past & present: Rago Arts Auction was this past Sunday, my bid on this lot was Destroyed (with a capital d), I needed this Black, Starr, Frost & Gorham platinum tank watch with… Read More

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New Items at the Gem Gossip Jewelry Store!

14k yellow gold Watermelon Tourmaline Butterfly Pendants watermelon tourmaline is mined from the Oceanview Mine in Pala, California carved by hand into the shape of butterfly wings, no two are alike!… Read More

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Obsession: Vintage Jewelry Ads

I would love to have the originals of these ads, how great they would look framed? I like the above ad because it shows the wide range of different, popular styles of rings during the Art Deco Era. Many of these are seen today in antique jewelry stores.  Each… Read More

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Holiday Shopping Ideas: BYLU

The holidays have a gift-giving spirit to them that only comes once a year. I thought it had something to do with the snow, but after spending my first holiday last year down south with no snow, I realized cold weather is not always necessary. I do slightly… Read More

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Obsession: Elongated Antique Rings

My most favorite ring out of my entire collection is the elongated antique diamond and sapphire ring that I am wearing on my middle finger above.  I remember when I spotted it at a local Pawn Shop, I sort of thought it was too bold for my tiny fingers. Read More