There’s a Japanese feel to Bonnie Blandford’s designs, with their gentle curves and bamboo-leaf patterns. The Chopstick earrings she often...
Carved jade and elaborate hair ornaments have been part of Chinese culture since the beginning of civilization - and they weren't just for women. Men wore some of the biggest and flashiest. This week, Christie's has some beautiful examples on the block.
Much of Cornelia Goldsmith’s inspiration comes from nature – butterflies, trees and sea horses with a surrealistic twist. Branches sprout...
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.
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.
Few stones can match the legendary powers of a diamond, from betrothal to battlefield. A flawless diamond was considered the ultimate protector, said to ward off serpents and evil spirits, fire and flood, poison, illness and thieves.
Asian Week is in full swing in New York City. Here's a a taste of what's on view at Bonhams until tomorrow's sale.
Judith Neugebauer credits her years as a ballet dancer for the movement and graceful lines of her jewelry designs.
"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...
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.
If you’re already a Twitter aficionado, skip this post. This is for folks who are just diving in and trying...
Pairing intricate wire weaving with geometric shapes, Sally Craig reinvented the technique she learned from Mary Lee Hu - and found herself with a hit on her hands.
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...