Garnet, a derivative of the Latin word Granatum that means seed, is the official birthstone of January. Granitum is the gemstone’s reference due to how much it resembles the seeds within a pomegranate fruit. Specifically, the Latin word means “like grain” and makes reference to the crystals that are embedded within the gemstone’s pattern that…
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It’s no secret we love designer jewelry and designer handbags, but how about a designer wedding? When we saw this Hermes-inspired wedding shoot in France, we were smitten. A seaside affair featuring some of our favorite luxury scarves? What’s not to love? We just can’t get over the perfectly Hermes styled invitation suite. The scarf…
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One of our favorite saying is “ain’t no party like an arm party.” And it’s true, even if the ring stacking extravaganza that took the jewelry world by storm as the hottest jewelry trend 2013 saw would like to argue otherwise. There’s nothing that keeps an outfit so on trend as a lively arm party…
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If you are looking for a new piece of jewelry and use a lot of electronics, then the password ring may be something that you should consider. This new ring has plenty to offer and is an exciting invention that has combined both the jewelry and technology industries. There are a few things you should…
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London Fashion Week brings bright new talent in jewelry design together at Rock Vault, the seasonal event sponsored by the International Palladium Board. Rock Vault’s intent is to showcase the work of up-and-coming jewelry designers who share a fresh vision and innovative take on the jewelry design industry. Rock Vault 2013 showcases ten designers who…
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Designers Jude Steele and Frances Gadbois are greatly inspired by the French-English influence, and it shows in the delicate nuances that characterize their lines of fine jewelry. Instantly recognizable, Jude Frances designs encompass a full spectrum of pieces, from bangles and cuffs to romantic drop earrings to gorgeous pave sapphire and diamond rings. Moms on…
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The spotlight is definitely on Clara Williams and her unique and exquisite jewelry. In 2001 Clara William gave birth to her baby; The Clara Williams Company. Since that time her company has always stood out from the competition. Her very first pieces of jewelry were anything but simple. The pieces are timeless. Clara has an…
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The Baroque period, which lasted from 1600 to 1775, had a lasting impact on the architecture, art, music, dress code and jewelry of this time period. It has helped to shape and inspire not only classical masterpieces but also fashion and jewelry design of the modern era. Baroque Jewelry Styles Before the Baroque period, jewelry…
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While the world has advanced a great deal over the last several hundred years, antique jewelry still reflects a level of craftsmanship that rivals that of the best jewelers of this age. In fact, researchers are now convinced that jewelry manufacturers of the 1600s used technology and manufacturing methods that would rival those used by…
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No one can accuse Friedrich Kochli of being a man without means and talents. He was perhaps, one of the greatest jewelry designers of his times. His style and originality cannot be imitated by anyone. Among his work is the “Egg.” It is an elegant piece with exquisite details, and a nice gold touch on…
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This week it’s time to show our emerald cut engagement ring selection some love. Trust us, we’ve been ooh-ing and ahh-ing over all of the new round brilliant engagement rings we’ve been adding to the showroom lately. But for every three new round brilliant diamonds that join our bridal case, we add a beautiful fancy…
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Shalom Harlow is back! And while the rest of the world has gotten older, paler and puffier, she has somehow grown more preternaturally beautiful than ever. She also happens to be dripping in diamonds, most notably Tiffany’s stunning Yellow Diamond Daisy Medallion, which mingles the timelessness of a girl’s best friend with Keshi and cultured…
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We’ve all heard the ditty about the ant who thought he could move that rubber tree plant. As it turns out, the determined arthropod had a surprising amount in common with model/actress turned jewelry designer Lily Cole, who is equally committed to her singular objective: preserving the endangered rainforest. Cole recently debuted her jewelry line,…
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Alexandrite is one of the birthstones associated with June, along with the pearl and the moonstone. It is an uncommon, expensive stone that cannot be replicated synthetically because natural alexandrite has color-changing powers. They aren’t really ‘powers’, but the stone looks under different types of lighting. In daylight, alexandrite looks green with an occasional blue…
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