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Month: April 2011

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Birgit Kupke-Peyla: German craftsmanship, California style

As you might expect from a goldsmith trained in Germany but living in California, Birgit Kupke-Peyla makes jewelry that blends the exquisite craftsmanship of her homeland with the multicultural influences of her adopted home.
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Ralph Esmerian: lost legacy of jewels

Ralph Esmerian, former owner of Fred Leighton, pleaded guilty last week to bankruptcy fraud, a tragic turn in a respected...
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Ralph Esmerian: rise and fall of a jewelry connoisseur

Only a few years ago, Ralph Esmerian was riding high, a respected dealer and collector taking over the role of...
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Neil Lane: Reviving Renaissance Revival

Some stunning Renaissance Revival jewelry is coming up for sale this month, renewing interest – yet again – in that...
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