The Rise of Bohemian Fashion
Set of three 18-karat gold bangles, signed Cartier, courtesy Jewelry World (@jewelryworldofficial). If ever there was a style that never goes out of style, it would have to be bohemian chic. Today we...
View ArticleThe Legendary Koh-I-Noor Diamond
At a hefty 105.60 carats, the Koh-I-Noor diamond is one of the largest in the world and one of the most famous. Today, it is part of the British Crown Jewels, but the gem has a long history that...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Anniversary Gemstone?
It’s your anniversary and you want to gift something meaningful to your beloved. Anniversary gift lists are filled with suggested presents, such as paper for the first year, or pottery for nine years...
View ArticleHearts, Jewelry and Valentine’s Day
Each year on February 14, we all wake up to a day dedicated to love: Valentine’s Day. While today we associate the day of love with gifts of chocolate, flowers or jewelry, the tradition started with a...
View ArticleDiamonds of Golconda
Through the centuries some of the world’s most famous diamonds have been traced back to the Golconda Mines of India. In her book “Diamonds of Golconda”, published by SKIRA, author Capucine Juncker...
View ArticleEgyptomania: A Fascination with all Things Egyptian
Mysterious and exotic, Egypt has always intrigued historians, archeologists and everyone else. The rituals, the pyramids and the hieroglyphs of ancient Egyptian culture have enthralled the world for...
View ArticleGeorge Frederick Kunz: Tiffany & Co.’s First Gemologist
From a very young age, George Frederick Kunz, was fascinated by minerals and rocks, a passion that he parlayed into a notable career that saw his expertise recognized by Tiffany & Co. as well as...
View ArticleAn American Gem: Montana Sapphire
Hidden in the mountains and rivers of Montana, shiny rocks were found and discarded by gold miners, who had no idea about what they had discovered, but eventually one curious miner took action to find...
View ArticleYour Guide to Jewelry Setting Styles
When you look at a piece of jewelry the first thing you probably notice is the overall design, or the fabulous gemstones that may be in the jewel. One important aspect of jewelry design and...
View ArticleMourning Jewelry: Remembering The Ones We Love
We all know that when we attend a funeral we’re supposed to wear black and keep the jewelry and accessories minimal and subdued. Throughout history, different cultures have had various funeral rituals...
View ArticleThe Mighty Bead: Jewelry, Money and Prayer
Smooth and sensual to the touch, faceted and shimmering in the light or carved with textural details, beads are a beautiful addition to any jewelry wardrobe. Defined as a small piece of material with...
View ArticleTurquoise: Between Heaven and Earth
The vibrant blue of turquoise conjures up visions of Mediterranean beaches and long sun filled days. While today we associate turquoise with summer and boho chic, it’s an ancient gem that has been...
View ArticleThe Bold Jewelry of Paloma Picasso
You could say that creativity is in the DNA of designer Paloma Picasso, the daughter of one of the 20th century’s most influential artists, Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, painter and writer. With...
View ArticleThree Vintage Earring Styles to Know and Love
Framing the face with light, earrings are one of the most flattering types of jewelry that you can wear. Although they come from a different era, antique and vintage earrings have a variety of styles...
View ArticleYour Guide to Jewelry Eras From the 1700s to the 1980s
Through the years, jewelry styles change, influenced by fashion, societal trends, micro- and macro-economic and technological innovations. Jewelry eras are generally connected either to a reigning...
View ArticleThe Sunny Sparkle of Yellow Diamonds
Sparkling like sunshine on water on a bright day, yellow diamonds bring cheer into our lives. Yellow diamonds are part of the colored diamond family, which includes blue, green, pink, red, orange and...
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