Moonstone: Gem of the Goddesses
Etheric and magical moonstone captures our imagination with its shifting light and connection to the moon.
Etheric and magical moonstone captures our imagination with its shifting light and connection to the moon.
The date was September 12, 1953 and the event was the wedding of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier to John F.
Enthralled by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, jewelry designer David Webb was inspired by rare books, regency furniture, art galleries and New York City.
Electricity, Arts & Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, Suffragette Movement, Gibson Girls, Art Workers Guild, Arts & Crafts Exhibition Society, Sarah Bernhardt all defined the Aesthetic Years.
Prince Albert dies, diamonds are discovered in South Africa, silver discovered in Nevada, archeological excavations, women enter the workforce in droves, suffragette movement begins, Suez Canal opens, opal discovered in Australia and Japonism were some of the events that defined the Grand Years.
Queen Victoria Ascends the Throne, Queen Victoria Marries Prince Albert, Industrial Revolution Grows, Rising Middle Class, Charles Darwin and Charles Dickens defined the Romantic Years.
Culture, Art, Literature, Mozart, Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, Lord Byron, John Keats, Baroque, Rococo, French Revolution, Marie Antoinette, Napoleon Bonaparte, American Revolution, Regency England, Pompeii Excavation and Oversized Powdered Wigs all defined the Georgian era.
The Boom Years, Atomic Age, Cold War, The Red Scare, Suburbia, Consumerism, Uniformity, Cultural Conformity, Civil Rights Movement Was Born, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley, Television, Abstract Expressionism all defined the 19
WWII, Pearl Harbor, Rosie the Riveter, USO, Rationing, Women’s Army Corps, Great Depression Ends, Housing Boom, Baby Boom, Jackie Robinson, Color Television, Big Band Music, Swing Era, Zoot Suits, Bikinis all defined the 1940
As the end of summer approaches and we start turning our thoughts to autumn and indoor activities, what could be more enticing than visiting the Garden of Green: Exquisite Jewelry from the Collection of Van Cleef & Arpels at new York City’s American Museum of Natural History? The soothing green of emeralds, the energetic green […]
Elevating a simple symbol to high jewelry status became one of Boucheron’s most innovative designs: The Question Mark necklace, created in 1879 is still produced toda
Talent often shows itself at an early age and that’s how it was with Jean Schlumberge
Dubbed the “King of Diamonds” by Cosmopolitan magazine in 1947, jeweler Harry Winston was also the King of Philanthr
Considered to be one of the oldest jewelry makers in the world and the last independent jewelry house in France, Mellerio Dits Meller, better known as Mellerio, has been in business for over 400 years.
We all know that sometimes a temper tantrum can really get you noticed.
Diamonds with their inimitable sparkle and brilliance have been coveted for thousands of years.
There are a number of very enchanting antique and vintage cut diamonds that we all know and love – old miners, old Europeans, rose cuts and cushion cuts to name a few.
Have you ever wondered about a rare and exquisite antique piece of jewelry and how it came to be for sale today? All pieces of antique and vintage jewelry have a story to tell, but some stories stand the test of time better, either because the jewel is a family heirloom and the story is […]
When it comes to the 4C’s – carat weight, color, clarity and cut — cut is perhaps the most importan
Colored diamonds, also known as fancy colors, are among the rarest and most valuable of all gemstones and they come in an endless kaleidoscope of divine colors.
Argyle Diamond Mine Processing Plant, Photo Courtesy: Rio Tinto.
Etheric and magical moonstone captures our imagination with its shifting light and connection to the moon.
What gemstone is buried deep in the earth’s mantle, falls to earth from meteorites and flows from lava in volcanoes? The answer is peridot, the luscious bright green gem that has a history dating back to the ancient Egyptians and was a favored gemstone for jewelry during the Victorian and Edwardian era
Topaz, in its myriad colors, has been in and out of fashion since the days of the ancient Egyptians, who believed that it got its yellow color from the sun God Ra.
Every jewelry wardrobe needs a few basics to get started and one of those basics is a strand of pearls.
Deep within the Himalayan mountains of Kashmir, in a valley in the Zanskar range was a hidden treasure that was only discovered after a landslide revealed an area of pegmatitic rock dotted with blue crystals.
Whether you’re buying pearls for yourself, or someone else, it helps to know what to look for in a pearl before you make a purchas
Everyone has a favorite color and most likely that color is favored because it either makes you feel good, or it’s a color that looks good on you when you wear i
Choosing an engagement ring celebrates a milestone in your relationship and from a sentimental point of view, it is perhaps the most important piece of jewelry you will ever own in your lifetime.
There’s a lot to take into consideration when choosing an engagement ring, after all it’s a piece of jewelry that you’ll be wearing daily for many years to
Rose Cut diamond, 14-karat gold and silver, circa 1900, courtesy of French Collection One of the most highly anticipated rituals around marriage is getting engaged and with that announcement comes a little something sparkly…usually a diamond rin
For those who love reading Jane Austen and sipping tea from a china cup, a vintage engagement ring may be the right choice.
The date was September 12, 1953 and the event was the wedding of Jacqueline Lee Bouvier to John F.
Enthralled by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, jewelry designer David Webb was inspired by rare books, regency furniture, art galleries and New York City.
From the engagement ring to jewels with secret romantic messages, you’ll find lots of ways to say love and romance with vintage jewelr
When we think about jewelry, we mostly think about women dripping in diamonds and other fabulous gems.
It’s the summer of fantasy fun, sequins, glitter and sparkle as Barbiecore and mermaidcore become the fashion microtrends of the moment, both of which seem to have some lasting powe
One of the best ways for jewelry designers to showcase their art is through a brooch.
From a small town to the bright lights of the Big City, a passion for theater and a college job in Indiana launched a career in jewelry that led Angela Hedges to New York City and her dream job: Director of Archives & Estate Jewelry for Harry Winston.
A creative spirit and an interest in exceptional art, antiques and jewelry propelled Olivier Bachet along his career path as a jewelry, art and antique expert.
Celebrated present-day as the July birthstone, rubies have unceasingly enchanted and entranced humankind.
By Marie Chabrol Image Above: The blue private room.
By Marie Chabrol In March 2019, the Chaumet high jewelry house offered a beautiful temporary exhibition in the famous Parisian Drawing Fair.
By Florence Brabant Silver over gold or silver-topped jewelry was very popular during the Georgian jewelry period.