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Why do we “think pink” in October?
Pink is everywhere in October. It's Cancer Awareness month, with advocates asking everyone to wear pink to raise awareness for breast...
Oct 2, 20234 min read

The incredible story of Japanese bird pins
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...
Jan 9, 20234 min read


Beware of lead in children’s jewelry
As a mother, I feel like it’s a never-ending task to keep my children safe and healthy. And I often get frustrated at how hard that seems...
May 7, 20204 min read


3 things you can thank Estee Lauder for
Today, Estee Lauder is up for my Women of Influence (for Women’s History Month) series. She’s another cosmetics maven. And if you’ve ever...
Mar 19, 20204 min read


Women of Influence – Meet Helena Rubinstein
Alright, gem gals, my Women of Influence series (for Women’s History Month) continues with the amazing Helena Rubenstein. She originally...
Mar 12, 20205 min read


7 questions with Baleen
This is the last post for my newest feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry...
Oct 24, 20193 min read