As someone who’s spent her life around jewelry and gemstones, I recently had the opportunity of a lifetime—focusing on gems on an African safari. This trip combined my passion with life-changing travel and doing good for the jewelry community.
See some of history’s finest jewelry at London’s V&A Museum.
If you live anywhere nearby, run, don’t walk, to the Worcester Art Museum before January 8. That’s where you’ll see an amazing exhibit of their early Egyptian jewelry collection—just in time for the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tut’s tomb. The 300 objects on display give you a sense of the genius of […]
Just as kids get organized with back-to-school notebooks and pencil cases, this is a good season to organize and declutter your jewelry. There’s nothing worse than not being able to wear something because it’s tangled, damaged, or in a jewelry box pileup. It’s time to bring order and peace to your favorite baubles. Here are […]
August has three birthstones to choose from: Sardonyx was first, followed by two that I’ve written about before: peridot (1912) and then spinel (2016). With these stones comes a range of colors—from bright lime green to red, pink, grey, black, and even purple! Here’s a snapshot of the luscious gems to celebrate your August birthday. […]
Imagine you just inherited just a couple of pieces, like grandpa’s gold watch and grandma’s opal earrings, or an entire jewelry box that might—or might not—have some treasures. Or maybe you bought an antique bracelet that you think might be valuable. How do you find what out what they’re worth? Can you get an appraisal […]
It’s the most expensive colored gemstone, with a hardness second only to a diamond. The ruby birthstone combines rarity with hardness and beauty; high-quality stones are even scarcer than fine diamonds! In ancient India, it was called “ratnaraj,” the “king of precious stones.” They believed rubies symbolized the sun and provided energy and vitality to […]
June is the season for people who’ve achieved great things—dads and grads! Whether it’s for Dad—or that important man in your life—or a college grad beginning their post-school life, here are some jewelry gift ideas (at all price points) to add some glitter to their days. For Father’s Day Shopping for the special man in […]
Some of you have asked about what really goes on in a jewelry appraisal so here are 5 things that you can expect. And even though I keep referring to “jewelry,” your appraisal can include watches, silverware and silver pieces, and other heirlooms. It’s recommended that jewelry appraisals are updated every 3-5 years. Why? Well, […]
Many of life’s romantic memories are tied to jewelry—the first “serious” relationship gift, engagement ring, wedding band, new baby gift. Even the body part the jewelry adorns is significant—the ring finger supposedly goes straight to the heart, while a pendant lies next to the heart. Here are some popular motifs that show the romance of […]
