With the holidays fast approaching, men everywhere are facing that age-old problem: what to get the jewelry-loving women in their lives. Here, some tips from experts - and a few guys who've figured it out.
Month: November 2009
Learn what to look for in terms of color and cut, but don't expect to tell a synthetic from a real stone - and forget trying to identify something based on a digital photo. "If something looks too good to be true," Christie Romero warns, "it probably is."
Michael Dyber scored the grand prize this year in two major gem-cutting competitions. Seems he's invented a new cutting technique that reflects optical illusions. Cool!
An engagement ring may be the most important jewelry purchase anyone makes. Not only does it represent a lifetime commitment, it may be the only piece of jewelry a woman never removes. Like the marriage itself, it should be beautiful, timeless and able to withstand some hard knocks.
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have designed a new collection of snake-themed jewels for Asprey. They're not the first celebs to design pavé snakes and they're certainly not the first to make wearable serpents - but they are donating profits to a good cause.
Jewelry historian and Antiques Road Show regular Christie Romero shares her tips for buying estate jewelry - and avoiding rip-offs.
Why do jewelry dealers hate the word "estate?" What's the difference between revival and reproduction? A quick guide to help you navigate the murky semantics of used jewelry.
November birthstone citrine is not always easy to spot, ranging from pale buttery shades to deep honey. A few talented goldsmiths are doing amazing things with the whole spectrum.
Bernie and Ruth Madoff's jewels were auctioned off this weekend. His 17 Rolexes disappointed but Ruth's baubles were snatched up by buyers eagers to help pay off Madoff's victims - or so they said. Best excuse for a spending spree we've had all year.
Turquoise never looked as glamorous as in the Van Cleef & Arpels “Panka” necklace Eva Mendes wore to this year’s...