The Jewelry Journal Blog Tagged "education"

Jewels of the Imagination & Drawn to Beauty Exhibit for Jean Schlumberger

This week I had the good fortune to visit and photograph two special jewelry related exhibitions here in St. Petersburg...

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Jewelers and Goldsmiths in Colonial Jamestown

I recently returned from a visit to Jamestown and was awed by the archeological work that continues to this day. I was also interested to find that jewelers and goldsmiths were among the very first to arrive.

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A Lovers Eye – Romance in Miniature

The “eyes have it” they say. Often called the “window into the soul”, looking into someone’s eyes can reveal deep and hidden feelings and a gaze held between two lovers can be one of the most intimate of acts...

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Ruby - Julys Birthstone

If a gemstone can be defined as “romantic” then the birthstone for those born in July has romance and history in spades...

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Alexandrite - Junes Birthstone

This magical chameleon-like gemstone is one of the world’s rarest gems due to scarcity.

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History of Antique Diamond Cuts

Part of my fascination with antique jewels involves my amazement at the craftsmanship achieved without the use of electricity and power tools...

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Three Types of Jewelry Appraisals

Did you know that there are different types of jewelry appraisals that can be done for your valuable pieces of jewelry?......

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Jewelry Terms: Antique, Vintage and Estate

It’s easy to become confused about how the jewelry terms; Antique, Vintage or Estate are applied to jewelry pieces you may come across when shopping...

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The Surprising History of Engagement Rings

What is one of the worlds most recognized symbols of love?.....

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Let’s Go! Jewelry Field Trip - V&A Museum, London

On our recent trip to London, high on my list of priorities was a visit to the William and Judith Bollinger Jewelry Gallery at the Victoria & Albert Museum....