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Neil Lane: Reviving Renaissance Revival

Neil Lane: Reviving Renaissance Revival

Some stunning Renaissance Revival jewelry is coming up for sale this month, renewing interest – yet again – in that 19th-century style, one of jewelry history’s most beautiful revisitations. Hollywood jeweler Neil Lane probably  has his eye on these sales – and one piece in particular. “I know it sounds silly, but I actually...

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Ancient gold jewelry: timeless beauty, technical mastery

Ancient gold jewelry: timeless beauty, technical mastery

Nothing is more captivating than the glow of ancient gold under museum lights, except maybe for ancient gold in an auction showroom – that is, ancient jewels you could, conceivably, own. Or at least hold, however briefly. Gold jewelry from the ancient Mediterranean has a particular thrill that carries through the millenia, capturing the...

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What you need to know about collecting ancient jewels

What you need to know about collecting ancient jewels

In Ancient Rome and Greece, gold jewelry and engraved gems were valued far more than other works of art. Getty antiquities curator Kenneth Lapatin reveals the fascinating ancient reality behind his museum's wearable treasures.

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Women who paved the way: Jeanne Poiret Boivin

Women who paved the way: Jeanne Poiret Boivin

It seems only natural that so many women design jewelry. After all, it’s primarily women who wear it—which may explain why female designers often bring a unique sensitivity to form-and-function. Sometimes it’s hard to remember that fifty years ago, jewelry was a male-dominated field, and a century ago, a gifted female designer counted herself...

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How to wear jewelry like a rock star, part II

How to wear jewelry like a rock star, part II

You may be surprised who pulls out the skull rings and cross pendants on weekends. Seems everybody wants to be a rock star. Just ask Gerard Marti, owner of Célèbrités galleries in Maui. His customers include Steven Tyler, Tommy Lee and Paris Hilton, as well as the co-founder of MySpace.

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How to use a jewelry loupe

How to use a jewelry loupe

When you examine a piece of jewelry through a loupe, are you seeing everything there is to see? A seasoned expert offers tips for mastering this tricky but incredibly useful little gadget.

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Beware: That ruby may be a glass composite

Beware: That ruby may be a glass composite

If you're in the market for rubies, read this. There's an interloper among those red beauties - and it's been spotted at mainstream retailers, priced well above its true value.

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How to buy a jewelry loupe

How to buy a jewelry loupe

Looking for the perfect loupe? Gem and jewelry expert Antoinette Matlins explains what to look for.

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What you need to know about jewelry hallmarks

What you need to know about jewelry hallmarks

Buying antique or vintage jewelry means first figuring out what it is, where and when it was made, and by whom. That’s why the first thing an experienced buyer will do is hold a piece up to a loupe and examine it for hallmarks. If jewelry has hallmarks and they appear authentic, identifying its...

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How to photograph jewelry: Photoshop tips from the pros

How to photograph jewelry: Photoshop tips from the pros

For every hour they spend shooting a jewel, pro photographers spend another hour tweaking it on the computer. Welcome to the age of digital retouching. Good news: Photoshop isn't as tricky as it looks and the pros are sharing their secrets.

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