To understand the appeal of Etruscan Revival jewelry, you have to understand the appeal of the original Etruscan jewelry unearthed in tombs just outside Rome in the early 1800s. Intricately wrought golden earrings and necklaces were meticulously ornamented with tiny gold beads and twisted wires densely applied to the surface. Nobody had seen gold worked…
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If you’ve been in the market for a new pearl necklace but have been holding out for just the right piece, you may have missed your big chance. An elegant three-row natural pearl necklace certain to please any jewelry enthusiast sold at Christie’s earlier this week. Oh, and did we happen to mention it fetched…
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Lapis Lazuli is Latin Language meaning blue stone. The stone is formed of layers of multiple minerals including Sodalite, Lazurite, Calcite and Pyrite ( which are the flecks of gold). A lower grade of the stone exists that is of a less brilliant blue with mostly white flecks and only a few of gold. Lapis…
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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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There are three birthstones for June; moonstone, alexandrite, and the most traditional pearl. Pearls are mysterious gems that don’t even come from the places most precious gemstones are found! A pearl is an irritation that has been transformed into a beautiful globe by patient layers of nacre inside an oyster. Once, pearls were treasures discovered…
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To say they’re off to a good start would be an understatement. On May 22, Lucara Diamond Corp. announced the results of their first large and exceptional diamond tender earlier this month, and even the world’s poshest jaws dropped. Consisting of 15 single stone lots, Lucara reported revenues of $24.85 million, or an astounding $30,468…
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Mauro Felter is an Italian artist that draws his inspiration from the beauty of the valley in Northern Italy of which he is a native. He has imparted that inspiration into his designer jewelry collections for a rugged, earthy look. Vallecamonia is the valley between the Concarena and the Pizzo Badile mountains where ancient nomads…
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The Ulysse Nardin brand has announced that they have partnered with HBO and Global Licensing to create a signature men’s timepiece to honor the popular drama Game of Thrones. The timepiece will debut directly before the third season finale of the critically acclaimed show. Game of Thrones is an Emmy Award-winning series from HBO that…
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Nikki Reed’s new jewelry line was launched in collaboration with fashion brand 7 For All Mankind on May 7, 2013, in the town of Troy, Michigan. Reed’s inspiration for this new line of jewelry was her love for her husband Paul McDonald, a singer made famous on American Idol. The 24-year old Reed has turned…
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Attention, attention! Today is May 10th – only 2 days until Mother’s Day 2013! In case you haven’t already gotten or made something for your wonderful Mom, don’t panic. With two days until Mother’s Day, you’ve still got time to run to the mall or pop into our showroom for a little something special. These…
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There are those who claim that too much formal instruction in an art form will stifle the natural flow of a person’s inner creativity. That may be the case for jewelry designer Wendy Yue. Born in Hong Kong, Wendy’s studies were focused on language and culture. She completed those studies in Vienna and set her…
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Bavna fine jewelry was launched in 2008, and is the creation of designer Sunny Jain. The brand is deeply influenced by the ancient art of Sanskrit, and the concept of development. Jain’s design process incorporates the development of the mind, body and soul. His philosophy resonates in every piece of Bavna fine jewelry. Origins of…
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Nina Runsdorf is the one jewelry designer that solved the problem of being over-dressed with haute couture jewelry and jeans. Nina is a lover of fine jewelry but at the same time realizes that fine pieces of jewelry may go unworn and unnoticed because of so much casual dress in modern times. Somehow, all that…
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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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Considering that our discerning estate jewelry customers love a good auction, we decided to keep everyone abreast of the best luxury auctions happening at the major auction houses each week. While scouring eBay and 1st Dibs for the next great find is always a fun pastime, nothing beats the thrill of the fine auction (nor…
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