education
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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education
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 shoppin...
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history
The Surprising History of Engagement Rings
What is one of the worlds most recognized symbols of love?.....
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Exhibits
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 & A...
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history
The Hidden Language of Victorian Jewelry
What’s your jewelry trying to say to you? Vintage and antique jewelry can have a special language all its own...
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education
What the heck is a Girandole?
A Girandole (pronounced “jeer-an-dole”) was the most popular form of an earring during the 18th century...
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gemstones
Peridot - Augusts Birthstone
The beautiful glowing gemstone, Peridot, is perfectly suited to represent the summer month of August as its natural color range reminds one of a fr...
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style
Top 10 Jewelry Pieces Every Woman Should Have in her Jewelry Box
How do you build the perfect jewelry wardrobe? The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has created a guide to help those of us looking to add ...
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history
Jewelry Boxes thru History
One of my favorite periods of history is the 18th century, AKA the Georgian era. A time of beautiful jewelry for sure, but also a time when only t...
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education
Top 5 Tips You Need To Know About Before Shopping For Antique & Vintage Jewelry
I can’t even begin to count the many reason I love vintage and antique jewelry! And there are many of you out there like me who are hunting for tr...
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