By Erika W. Boston's Museum of Fine Arts opened a new exhibition, Jewels, Gems, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern on July 19. The show features 75 jewelry pieces from the museum's existing ...
Jewels, Gems, and Treasures: Ancient to Modern – New Exhibition VIEW POST
Making a piece of jewelry is always a challenge but it’s easier if you work it through in your mind before you begin, and then convince yourself that this is a good starting point. The gem I am wo...
From the Bench: Handcrafting a Garnet and Pearl Necklace VIEW POST
By Erika W. The Bruce Museum explores the intimate art of adornment with a new exhibition, Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry. An array of jewelry, mineral specimens and gemstones...
New Exhibition – Bijoux: The Origins and Impact of Jewelry VIEW POST
By Erika W. Highlights from Couture 2011 Inspired by nature, Yasuko Azuma's textural gold jewelry is a fresh option for everyday wear. Finely hammered gold, smooth satin finishes and loose or...
By Erika W. Jewelry Highlights from JCK and Couture 2011 Celebrity adornment comes naturally to jewelry designer and owner of bavna, Sunny Jain. His couture line features bold and unique jewe...
By Erika W. Inspired by Kate Middleton's Engagement Ring Just in time for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Natural Sapphire Company has created a $1.5 million "Ro...
By Erika W. Classics for Your Jewelry Wardrobe From classic to cutting edge, hoop earrings are essential to every woman's jewelry wardrobe. Hoops flatter all faces, and they never go out of sty...
Has the GIA’s cut grading system for round brilliant diamonds made lower cut grades redundant? (left) Polish lines seen through the table - (right) Actual lines on the pavilion girdle facetImages...
By Erika W. Cartier and The Dame "I've never thought of my jewelry as trophies. I'm here to take care of it and to love it, for we are only temporary custodians of beauty." - Elizabeth Taylor,...
By Erika W. Let’s talk Luxury We started a thread asking about the Luxist Top Ten List of Luxury brands. Some brands were debatable according to PS response, and the definiti...