Your Guide to Jewelry Setting Styles
Ten setting styles used in jewelry design.
Behind the Scenes
George Frederick Kunz: Tiffany & Co.’s First Gemologist
Find out how George Frederick Kunz, Tiffany & Co.
Egyptomania: A Fascination with all Things Egyptian
Motifs inspired by ancient Egypt were a popular theme in jewelry during the Victorian era and early 20th century.
Hearts, Jewelry and Valentine’s Day
A brief history of how Valentine’s Day became a day to celebrate lov
The Rise of Bohemian Fashion
The evolution of Bohemian fashion from the 1700s until now.
Flowers and the Language They Speak
The language of flowers translates to jewelry.
Secrets of Ancient Jewelry Making
Jewelry is always a work in progress, new tools and techniques develop over the years that allow makers to experiment and create fabulous new designs.
The Subtle Chic of Vintage Coral Jewelry
According to ancient Greek legend, when Perseus beheaded the gorgon Medusa, he put her head down on the sandy beach and as the blood ran out it turned the seaweed to coral.
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.
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.