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.
When you have to produce new jewelry images every week, as many sucessful Etsy shop owners do, it helps to have nature working for you. Sheila Arguello Slick's backdrop is the tropical paradise in her own backyard.
If you have rings you haven’t taken off in a while, you may notice they’ve lost their sparkle. Soap, lotion,...
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.
Retro was a bold style of jewelry that took off during WWII, when women became spies and factory workers and tough, sassy broads took over the big screen. Here's what to look for and how to wear it today.
Ethically sourced, fair-mined, eco-friendly, sustainable – these are buzz words in jewelry now. So many jewelers are claiming that as...
Fine antiquities in good condition are rare and that keeps prices high in this category overall. Ancient jewelry, however, is a notable exception. You can buy rings and earrings from Ancient Rome and Greece for the price of a David Yurman bracelet.
Buying jewelry online has always had one major drawback: you can’t try it on. If you’re selling this way, it...
Should you build a collection by theme or period? Is it better to buy through auctions or dealers? Where can you go to try on one-of-a-kind masterpieces - like jewelry by Lalique - without spending a dime?
A good model shot can mean a sale. A really good one can lead to multiple sales. Just ask Alysia Sánchez Melnikov whose Etsy shop took off after she started posting photos of herself modeling her jewelry - with some help from her husband and business partner.
After three decades on 47th Street, working her way from vendor of a 47th Street booth to head of her...
Jewelry historian and Antiques Road Show regular Christie Romero shares her tips for buying estate jewelry - and avoiding rip-offs.
Buying antique or vintage jewelry means first figuring out what it is, where and when it was made, and by...
Selling jewelry online requires compelling digital images, and lots of them. If you have the time and money, you can hire a professional product photographer to shoot your jewelry - or you can do it yourself. More and more jewelry artists are learning to do just that. A few are really good at it.
Revival is always happening in the jewelry world, but archaeological revival had its heyday in the second half of the 19th century, when all kinds of treasure was being excavated all over Europe.