Who Is Jean Baptiste Tavernier?
When you are doing any kind of research or reading about jewelry history, a few names always show up.
Hope Diamond
The Legend of Golconda Diamonds
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of India, some of the world’s most famous diamonds were foun
Hope Diamond: Is It Really Cursed?
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.
Glittering Philanthropy: Harry Winston’s Court of Jewels
Dubbed the “King of Diamonds” by Cosmopolitan magazine in 1947, jeweler Harry Winston was also the King of Philanthr
Meet the Expert: Angela Hedges
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.
Harry Winston: A Diamond Legacy
Floral motif diamond and platinum necklace, converts into two bracelets, circa 1959, courtesy J&SS DeYoung.