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Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Mary Louise Designs

Every once in a while I see a designer working in fashion jewelry with a particularly deft hand. Someone who has their finger on the pulse of what is going on trend-wise–true to fashion–but who also has a sense of refinement and elegance more reminiscent of fine jewelry. I have discovered Mary Louise Designs, and [...]

A Visit to Lost Wax Studio in NYC

While in New York City recently for the Women’s Jewelry Association In The Know conference, I paid a visit to an interesting store in Nolita. Lost Wax Studio is an innovative approach to retail that you should drop by if you have a chance. In a charming storefront at 171 Elizabeth Street, you can often [...]

Valentine’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas

I have been busy Pinning Valentine’s Day jewelry gift ideas. You probably saw my other post about giving a little bit of history and sentiment, all wrapped up in great design, with the Estate of Grace collection. Here are some other ideas…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: LAGOS Celebrates 35 Years

It’s fairly remarkable when a jewelry designer can say they have been around for 35 years. It is even more remarkable to be a fashionable, on-trend designer and celebrate that anniversary. LAGOS not only celebrates 35 years in jewelry design…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Gerard Yosca Interview

Gerard Yosca is an artist whose medium happens to be jewelry. Inspiring, chic, textural, brilliant jewelry. Since 1986 Gerard has been creating his signature designs…

Jewels for Japan: How Jewelry Designers Are Making a Difference

I don’t think I’m alone in having a sense of compassion and frustration while watching headlines from Japan. We all want to help, with at least some small human gesture, but it’s hard to know where to start…

Valentine’s Day Jewelry Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Chocolate is fine, but with great chocolate available at most grocery check-out stands, is it really that special? An iPad would be great, but, I hate to break it to you, I think they’re getting that for themselves…

Jewelry Designer Spotlight: Melinda Maria Jewelry

One of the most frequent comments I get from friends who follow this blog is “wish you featured something more affordable once in a while!”. So, I am going to let you know about a jewelry designer who believes that great style and beautiful workmanship…

Designer Spotlight: An Interview with Caleo Fine Jewelry

There is something very pure about the quality of the lines in the CALEO Fine Jewelry collections. A sophisticated sense of color and texture to be sure, but almost child-like in the way the shapes are outlined. Looking at this collection…

Special Jewelry for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I want to shout out a couple of amazing retailers and manufacturers who have special offers in the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. These are a great way to fashionably treat yourself, and do something wonderful at the same time…