The Influencers
In every industry there is somebody, or perhaps several somebodies, who are not directly involved in that particular business, yet they manage to have an outsize influence.
Behind the Scenes
The Pomander: Perfume and Protection
Imagine if every time you walked out the door, the air was so bad that you had to carry a little potion with you to protect yourself from harm.
Divine Jewels: The Pursuit of Beauty
One of the world’s greatest jewelry collectors, Kazumi Arikawa, is a name you’ve most likely never heard, but over the course of four decades he has assembled a museum caliber collection of European jewelry, much of it French, that is truly envia
2024: The Year of the Man Brooch
What do Ironman and the Hulk have in common, besides being Marvel superheroes? The actors for both characters, Robert Downey Jr.
Mythical Creatures Bejeweled
Chimeras, dragons and unicorns…oh my! Fantastical stories about the magical powers of these mythical beasts always entertain, making them a favorite motif in jewelry design through the centurie
The Legendary Ganna Walska and Her Jewels
Ambitious, audacious and attractive, Ganna Walska had an eye for fabulous jewels and the money to indulge her passion.
Wood Jewelry: The New Precious
Whenever we think of jewelry our thoughts immediately go to glittering gemstones and precious metals.
Snake Tales
The best snakes are always jeweled, their sinewy forms wrapped sensually around a finger, wrist or neck.
The Imitators: Paste, Gilt and Pinchbeck
Antique and vintage jewelry is filled with richly colored gemstones, diamonds and precious metals adorning the aristocracy and wealthy of bygone eras.
The Symbolism of Rings
A beautiful way to adorn oneself, rings have been filled with symbolism throughout history and even today.