Mauboussin: Masters of the Jewel
When it comes to jewelry, the French makers are known to be among the very best and one of those very best is Mauboussin.
When it comes to jewelry, the French makers are known to be among the very best and one of those very best is Mauboussin.
When you are doing any kind of research or reading about jewelry history, a few names always show up.
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of India, some of the world’s most famous diamonds were foun
Every so often a book comes out that really explains jewelry history and the materials used in its fabrication, that is what “Antique French Jewelry: 1800-1950”, recently published by Flammarion, d
Reaganomics, New Conservatism, Wall Street, Yuppies, Preppies, Cable TV, MTV, Rap, Punk Rock, New Wave, New Age, Iran-Contra, Logomania, Princess Diana and anything big all defined the 1980s.
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.
When it comes to jewelry, the French makers are known to be among the very best and one of those very best is Mauboussin.
When you are doing any kind of research or reading about jewelry history, a few names always show up.
Lauded as one of the stellar creators of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry in the United States, J.
Known for her metalwork and for designing jewelry punctuated with bursts of colored gemstones, Angela Cummings first made a name for herself designing for Tiffany & Co.
There’s fashion month and then there’s the red carpet, a parade of fabulously talented people wearing jaw dropping couture topped off with dazzling jew
Throughout its history Cartier has been a leader in jewelry fabrication, creating a design vocabulary that sets it apart from all other jewelers.
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of India, some of the world’s most famous diamonds were foun
It was March 1, 1896 when the baby who would become the diamond whisperer Harry Winston, was born.
Every once in a while a diamond comes along that has it all — fabulous color, spectacular size, provenance and in some cases a little myster
It started out as just another day at work that ended with one of the most exciting diamond discoveries ever made: The Cullinan Diamond.
The Hope Diamond is recognized for its fancy color, exceptional size and the legendary tales associated with it, most of which tell the misfortunes of those who owned the gem.
One of the rarest diamonds in the world is probably one you’ve never even heard of: The Dresden Gree
Pearls are one of the most intriguing of all gems.
Nestled deep in the mountainous region of the Mogok Valley in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, you’ll find the legendary mines that produced some of the world’s finest rub
One of the most beloved jewelry traditions is the birthstone, a gem that is associated with the month in which you were born.
Looking at a gemstone and its inner life is always intriguing, but some gems have distinctive optical effects that are particularly fascinating such as stars or color changes.
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
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.
Antique and vintage jewelry is filled with richly colored gemstones, diamonds and precious metals adorning the aristocracy and wealthy of bygone eras.
A beautiful way to adorn oneself, rings have been filled with symbolism throughout history and even today.
Quiet luxury is a look, a feeling and a mood that has become the darling of the fashion world.
There is something ever so chic about a wrist adorned with a bracelet.
It was fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala, which happens annually on the first Monday in May at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York Cit
One of the most fun parts of watching movies from the early days of Hollywood is seeing the clothing and jewelry that the sirens of the silver screen were wearing.
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.