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Birthstones: Modern Jewels from Ancient Times
One of the most beloved jewelry traditions is the birthstone, a gem that is associated with the month in which you were born. For many of us, one of our first jewels cradled our birthstone, a talisman...
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Are Cufflinks Making a Comeback?
Enamel and 18-karat gold cufflinks, circa 1940s, courtesy Macklowe Gallery @macklowegallery. Gifting a pair of cufflinks is a lovely gesture that dates back to the 1600s and 1700s and continues to be...
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The Legendary Beauty of Burma Rubies
Art Deco unheated Burma ruby, diamond and 18-karat white gold bracelet, French, courtesy, Jardin Jewels (@jardinjewels). Nestled deep in the mountainous region of the Mogok Valley in Myanmar, formerly...
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Buckle Jewelry: A Victorian Love Token
Victorian 15-karat gold hoop and buckle earrings, courtesy Macklowe Gallery (@macklowegallery). People of the Victorian era adhered to a rigid set of rules that dictated behavior. They were known to...
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Dress Clips: Dazzling Glamour
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. They were always impeccably dressed...
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1980s Jewelry: Big and Bold
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. When:...
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Antique French Jewelry: 1800-1950
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,...
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Fred Leighton on the Red Carpet
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 jewels. The red carpet run up to the awards shows is...
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Saltwater or Freshwater Pearls: What’s Your Type?
Pearls are one of the most intriguing of all gems. Desired equally for their beauty and rarity, natural pearls were once reserved for royalty. In the 1920s cultured pearls were coming on to the...
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Angela Cummings: Jewels With A Graphic Edge
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. She joined the venerable...
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Trending Now: Jeweled Flowers
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 City. The Met Gala, which celebrates fashion and is a...
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Arm Candy: Bangles, Bracelets and Cuffs
There is something ever so chic about a wrist adorned with a bracelet. From a delicate chain to a statement making large cuff, bracelets have been around for eons decorating the wrists as protection...
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The Quiet Luxury of Vintage Jewelry
Diamond and 18-karat gold ring, signed Cartier, courtesy J. & S.S. DeYoung (@laurendeyoungjewelry). Quiet luxury is a look, a feeling and a mood that has become the darling of the fashion world....
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The Symbolism of Rings
A beautiful way to adorn oneself, rings have been filled with symbolism throughout history and even today. Rings have been signifiers of everything from marital status to social status and because a...
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J.E. Caldwell: A Great American Jeweler
Lauded as one of the stellar creators of Art Nouveau and Art Deco jewelry in the United States, J.E. Caldwell is one of the most prominent American jewelry houses, despite not being as well-known as...
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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. However, there was also strong demand for jewelry...
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The Legend of Golconda Diamonds
Once upon a time, deep in the heart of India, some of the world’s most famous diamonds were found. These diamonds were known to be extraordinary. They came from the Golconda Mines, an area now known...
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Who Is Jean Baptiste Tavernier?
When you are doing any kind of research or reading about jewelry history, a few names always show up. One of those is Jean Baptiste Tavernier, a 17th century gem dealer who travelled the world and...
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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. Known in particular for its creations during the Art Deco years and into the...
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Colombia’s Treasure: Emeralds
Deep in the heart of the mountainous semitropical region of Colombia you’ll find the mines that produce what are considered to be some of the world’s finest emeralds, highly valued for their color,...
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