Stories of Gems

Since it's February and the season of hearts, claddagh rings are an obvious place to start. I grew up in an Irish Catholic neighborhood...

Today let's talk about one of the most influential jewelry design houses, Van Cleef and Arpels. A favorite of royalty and celebrities,...

There’s something magical about the start of a new year! It seems fresh and exciting – a new start, new beginnings! This is the time of...

Today I'd like to feature a very particular father and son who are jewelry designers. Fred and Michael Kabotie are Hopi silversmiths and...

I’ll be honest, I was slow to get on board with rose gold. I was convinced it was a fad, and so I stayed away from it, and tried to wait...

First off, I love Faberge eggs! These beautiful and exquisite objects have always had me hooked. The eggs, combined with their ownership...

It's true! The best American jewelry is made by Italian designer Bulgari. Learn the history of their Stars & Stripes collection.

Fun facts about the jewelry worn when America was just a baby!

Besides my wedding ring, there’s another piece of jewelry I wear daily – earrings! In my opinion, they’re one of the most versatile kinds...

Everything is green now that spring is officially here! And that has me thinking about flowers! I recently came across this designer I...

Let's celebrate the amazing female jewelry designer Suzanne Belperron!

Take a look at how Celtic Knots are showcased in jewelry design

Highlights from the Good as Gold exhibit on gold filigree jewelry

Dive into the history of signet rings, and check out some modern examples.

This month, we're focusing on rings. YAY! And today's topic is halo rings. Some of you may wonder what halo rings are. Basically, the...

Cocktail rings are up next on the menu! I love these rings because they combine two of my favorite things – jewelry and alcohol! Just...

I bet you didn’t know that today is Appreciate a Dragon Day! Yes, indeed, every January 16th has been decreed (by who, I wonder?) to...

By now, you should all know how much I love brooches and pins. I have a great little collection of owls and other animal pins. But one...

This is the third post in my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...

I know Wimbledon is over, but I’m still excited about tennis! And it’s a sport where jewelry is expected?! Even better! Today I walk you...