All year, the fashion magazines (Vogue, WWD and most recently Town & Country) have been heralding the comeback of the brooch, and no one could be happier about this trend than me. Actually, I’m…
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It’s officially summer, and the carefree spirit lulling in the air calls for jewelry that is not too serious but wearable and fun. Mid-century jewelry fit this casual mood perfectly. The range of…
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The fashion forecast for this spring and summer is a deluge of Seventies influences. Everything from hippie and bohemian chic to military khaki and eclectic mix & match prints were revamped…
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Finally, April is here with the promise of warmer weather ahead – hopefully. This week’s Estate Jewelry Round Up is a fun one, so I’ll just let you browse the pieces…
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Animals have long been a source of inspiration for jewelers as well as an enduring favorite of collectors. From elegant swans to ferocious tigers, nothing in the wild is off limits…
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The intriguing work of Jean Mahie always catches my eye whenever I come across one of its pieces. Interstingly, Jean Mahie is not actually a person, but a name created by…
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Over the New Year’s holiday, a number of couples got engaged – including my twin sister! Now more than ever, the range of styles for engagement rings grows ever wider as consumers search…
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As an unofficial annual tradition on New Years Eve, I always switch the TV on to watch the glittering Times Square Ball drop as it counts down the remaining 60 seconds…
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For more than two millenia, the star has been a symbol of Christmas ever since the three wise men followed the Star of Bethlehem to see the newborn baby Jesus. Known…
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Tonight is the second night of Hanukkah, the annual eight-night Jewish holiday that usually falls between Thanksgiving and Christmas. With red and green the colors of Christmas, the Festival of Lights…
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Finding great jewels under $5,000 isn’t always easy. In an industry where the ‘sky’s the limit’ on prices, navigating the world of fine jewelry is often a difficult endeavor. Major cities…
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Deck the halls with jewels a-gleaming, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be dreaming, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Don…
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For serious jewelry collectors, the holidays are a welcome time of year. With the slew of auctions and vintage jewelry dealers stocking their cases with the very best, there is certainly…
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Every year the holiday season sparkles thanks to all the glitter and gold that pervade the atmosphere, from the omnipresent twinkle lights to the gilded aura of holiday decor. Jewelry and Christmas have long…
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I have always loved the charm bracelet, a piece of jewelry so reflective of its wearer that it doubles as a figurative profile. What makes the charm bracelet so charming is the…
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All summer and even now, retro bracelets remain all the rage for vintage jewelry lovers and newcomers. While in Southampton and during the recent show at the Armory, customers continuously asked…