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. Read More
Not that you have to get literal with the valentines, but there is something about that shape. It’s tempting to... Read More
Martin Katz came to Los Angeles three decades ago, fresh out of Indiana University, thinking he’d have an adventure before... Read More
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. Read More
Few jewels are more quintessentially Italian than those from the house of Buccellati, with its emphasis on textured gold, bold-colored... Read More
This Sunday, Mad Men launches into its seventh and final season, wrapping up a journey through the swinging sixties that... Read More
Snakesssss. Since civilization began, they’ve been lovingly recreated in precious material to slither up our fingers and wrists, tighten around... Read More
As the final wave engulfs the brilliant career of Ralph Esmerian, the last of his treasures are being sold off... Read More
Oh, the bustle, the glitter, the animated window displays. Is there anything better than Manhattan at holiday time? Well, maybe ... Read More
Of all vintage engagement rings, Art Deco rings are probably the most easily recognized and coveted. The finest combine beautiful... Read More
Edwardian jewelry is delicate and feminine with fine detail and classical motifs, often made with faceted gems and seed pearls. It's perfect for layering. Read More
The glamorous Belperron was a celebrity designer in her day, her jewelry worn by Colette, Frank Sinatra, Diana Vreeland and the Duchess of Windsor. A glance through the Belperron pieces up for sale this week offer a nice overview of her distinctive and timeless style. Read More
Christie's Rockefeller Center will auction off 200 priceless jewels and art objects from the Fred Leighton collection this week. Here are some details and images of the prize pieces. Read More
When you get dressed and open that jewelry box looking for the final touch, what’s the one piece you find... Read More
René Lalique was born 150 years ago this month. Jewelry has been through some radical changes since Lalique abandoned it for art glass a century ago, yet many of the world's most famous designers still consider him the ultimate jewelry artist. Read More