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I’ll take Manhattan: gilded New York, then and now

As Mad Men draws to a close after taking us through a time-travel adventure of 1960s Manhattan, I can’t help...
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Vintage

Women of Mad Men: Megan Draper & sixties glam

This Sunday, Mad Men launches into its seventh and final season, wrapping up a journey through the swinging sixties that...
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Designers’ holy grail: getting jewelry on celebs, TV, movies

Ever wonder where costume designers go to find the jewelry they use in movies and television shows? Jessica Cohen is...
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Heart-shaped jewels on the block

A woman has to be sentimental or wildly in love to appreciate heart-shaped jewelry – unless, of course, it’s just...
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Jewels by JAR opens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

For fans of jewelry designer Joel Arthur Rosenthal –  or JAR, as he is known – the exhibition opening at...
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Best books for jewelry lovers: Jewellery in Israel

“The entire history of the state of Israel is reflected in the jewellery created during its 65 years of existence,”...
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Vintage

Spotlight on New York jewelry house Marcus & Co.

We’re all familiar with Tiffany & Co. but Marcus & Co.? Not so much. Unless you collect antique jewelry –...
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ContemporaryTrends

Trending on Pinterest: color, layers, bib necklaces, vintage style

How can you predict what people want to buy before they buy it? Look at what they’re pinning. Pinboards have...
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New JAR jewelry & watch collection for sale at the Met. Worth the price?

Joel Arthur Rosenthal designed a special collection of jewelry and watches to sell exclusively at the Metropolitan Museum with the...
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Martin Katz: how to accessorize a movie star

In the world of celebrity jewelers, Martin Katz is best known for breaking open the red carpet to independent jewelers....
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Vintage

Women of Mad Men: inspired by mid-century movie stars (Joan)

Many have speculated that Mad Men costume designer Janie Bryant based certain female characters on famous celebrities of the period....
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Designing outside the box: my essay from a new book on earrings

A fun new coffeetable book on earrings just hit the stands, tracing our fascination with ear ornament from medieval times...
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Valentine’s Day gifts for him, Game of Thrones style

Guys often get overlooked on this lovers’ holiday. Hey, I love chocolate, flowers, and heart-shaped baubles as much as the...
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Jewels by JAR: bagels to butterflies

Yesterday, I was among the salivating media who swarmed the press preview of Jewels by JAR, the exhibition opening tomorrow at...
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Martin Katz: journey to the red carpet

Martin Katz came to Los Angeles three decades ago, fresh out of Indiana University, thinking he’d have an adventure before...
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