Jewelers have been tapping into the exoticism of Ancient Egypt for centuries. Two museum exhibitions have gathered some of the best, from ancient to Deco. Read More
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Many couples today are opting to defy convention, tying the knot in vivid color. Here's a look at engagement rings with other precious stones, particularly emerald and ruby. Read More
Snakesssss. Since civilization began, they’ve been lovingly recreated in precious material to slither up our fingers and wrists, tighten around... Read More
A year or two out of college, these jewelry artists are winning awards for creativity and craftsmanship, even on a budget. How do they do it? With the perfect saw and a portable photography studio. Read More
In this day of mass production, with high-end craft galleries shuttering at an alarming rate, studio jewelers feel a mounting... Read More
There is much we don't know about the history of women jewelers. But we know they were designing and making jewelry, even running businesses, back to the mid-19th century. Here are just a few women who paved the way. Read More
As enamel jewelry takes off again, a new generation of artists and collectors are discovering, experimenting, and reinventing. Many types... Read More
Looking at all the textured gold leaf motifs and open-work rings and bracelets that debuted this year in Vegas, I... Read More
You'll find few high-carat collars for contemporary cats, but ancient cat jewels go for thousands, dating to a time when we worshipped at the feet of the cat goddess. Read More
She paved the way for the women who paved the way. They called her Mrs. Newman. Launching her career in... Read More
For those who collect books on gems and jewels, there's nothing like a compelling read backed up with amazing photography. The publishing gods have favored us this year! Here are three must-haves for gem aficionados. Read More
Maybe because it wraps around limbs and conforms to the body, the snake lends itself perfectly to jewelry. Snake jewelry has been around since ancient civilization, yet designers always find new ways to reinvent it. This season, look for gem-studded snake bracelets and coiled gold snake rings. Here are some of the serpents I found at Couture 2016. Read More
Young actresses and red carpet stylists should use their 15 minutes wisely. Make a statement with that statement jewelry! Consider less-familiar talent, one-of-a-kind designs, unusual colored stones. Here's what I would wear. Read More
John Hatleberg has done just about everything imaginable with rare gems: pasting them on naked women, making vegetables out of... Read More
If you talk to studio jewelers about their jewelry, you wind up discussing technique. And it’s impossible to talk about... Read More