Aquamarine symbolizes renewal, eternal youth and happiness, so it's a fitting birthstone for those born in the month when winter gives way to spring.
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Todd Reed is red hot now but his success didn't happen overnight. He launched his signature look in 1994 - raw diamonds in quirky gold designs - and a few years later, made a big commitment to sustainability. That commitment is limiting his growth - and that's okay with him.
Holly and Paul had only $10 to spend on a love token in Breakfast at Tiffany's. What does that buy today? At Tiffany's, nothing. But there are still ways for low-budget lovers to give jewelry from the heart, without losing much from the pocket.
Inspired by the Victorian tradition of jewelry made from the hair of loved ones, Melanie creates jewelry from drawings made with her own hair. Only ten years out of art school, she has already made into major art museums all over the world.
If you deal with jewelry, you probably tried to photograph it at some point - and came away with a new appreciation for those glossy images in magazines. How do the pros do it? Three top jewelry photographers share their secrets.
"To some extent, jewelry is body enhancement, so if it doesn't glitter or sparkle it's not doing its job," says studio jeweler Susan Chin. "But bone and ebony don't glitter and sparkle, they just feel really good."
January’s birthstone is among the most popular gems in American jewelry. A form of quartz found mainly in Brazil, Bolivia...
Pat Flynn is pretty much what you'd expect of a guy who has made a career out of turning iron nails into fine jewelry: smart, down-to-earth, and very funny.
Last week, some of my favorite jewelry photographers shared their tips for how to shoot jewelry. Now let's look at one of the trickier aspects: photographing gemstones.
In my first post on the shifting sands of estate jewelry terminology, experts set us straight on the terms estate,...
When you were a kid, Valentine's Day was all about secret, cryptic messages from the heart. Why give up all the fun just because you grew up? Here are a few of the wearable messages you can send, whether you have $40 or $14,000 to spend.
It’s official, as of yesterday: The famous Wittelsbach-Graff diamond did not come from the same stone as that other rare...
If your jewelry is stolen, ordinary insurance will only cover so much. So I asked collector and jewelry/gem expert Antoinette Matlins what she recommends - and learned all kinds of useful things.
Legend has it garnets worn by the January-born will bring constancy, fidelity, and true friendship. They were long believed to cure hemorrhaging and excessive anger, and frequently mistaken for rubies and emeralds. A look at this incredibly versatile gemstone.
For jewelry lovers, few things equal the pleasure of looking at jewelry firsthand - except maybe looking at jewelry and reading about it at the same time. I have yards of bookcase devoted to this topic. Here are some recent favorites.