Most of us know by now that Dali, Calder, even Picasso designed jewelry at some point. But Yoko Ono, Frank... Read More
Earliest use of photos in jewelry were locket-style portraits, an extension of the painted miniatures people were wearing by the... Read More
Many jewelers are no more certain than the rest of us exactly why they resonate with the blue-green of chrysocolla... Read More
Oh, the bustle, the glitter, the animated window displays. Is there anything better than Manhattan at holiday time? Well, maybe ... Read More
Carved stone from China inspired mad bidding wars at Christie's this week. An ancient jade bracelet went for thirty times its estimate value and a bejeweled Bodhisattva carved from limestone sold to a new collector for almost a million dollars. Read More
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
Bakelite jewelry can look a lot like modern resin, but the earliest attempts at plastic didn’t look so plastic. Celluloid... 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
Some Hollywood-style bling will go on the block in Los Angeles Sunday morning, just as the city rolls out the... Read More
A glorious retrospective of Cartier jewels opened Sunday at the Denver Art Museum, with 250 rare jewels produced between 1900... Read More
As enamel jewelry takes off again, a new generation of artists and collectors are discovering, experimenting, and reinventing. Many types... Read More
Turquoise never looked as glamorous as in the Van Cleef & Arpels “Panka” necklace Eva Mendes wore to this year’s... Read More
Crowds will pile into the Museum of Modern Art this weekend to see Yoko Ono’s art. Saturday night they will applaud... Read More
Whether you're in the mood for avant garde design, breathtaking gems, or historical treasures, here are a few exhibits worth a trip: a list of temporary exhibits of gems and jewelry on display coast-to-coast this year. Read More
Of all vintage engagement rings, Art Deco rings are probably the most easily recognized and coveted. The finest combine beautiful... Read More