In the heady world of Paris between the two world wars, Deco jewelry ruled – which made the bold jewels... Read More
Rahul Kadakia met Elizabeth Taylor at an auction in Cannes in 1999. “I was a young boy and here was... Read More
Forget the mislabeled citrine and the cheap, irradiated blues. Here's a new look at an old gem that's making a comeback, in all its glorious and often-overlooked variations. Read More
Three pairs of JAR ear clips in the December Magnificent Jewels sales showcase designer Joel Arthur Rosenthal's way with unusual gem material like pink and blue opal, carved quartz and zircon. Read More
Lily Safra's JAR jewels have begun to circle back to the auction block, including earclips with mismatched stones. JAR jewels that lure the biggest spenders are never run-of-the-mill. Read More
I recently wrote about some rare jewels by Joel Arthur Rosenthal that were up for auction. I missed the previews but found the jewels. Welcome to JAR: Vegas edition. Read More
Who says a bespoke jewelry designer can’t be a rebel? Joel Arthur Rosenthal is proof that you can be both... Read More
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. Read More
A few years ago, we heard from G. Max Bernheimer, head of antiquities at Christie’s, that we can own a... Read More
Once upon a time, a princess married a prince. Here's the tragic love story behind the emerald necklace expected to fetch up to $2.5mil next month - not between bride and groom, but Hélène d'Orléans and the prince she left behind. Read More
This small work on paper by Georges Braque titled “Oiseaux” (birds) will be auctioned at Christie’s London next week, one... Read More
Ralph Esmerian, former owner of Fred Leighton, pleaded guilty last week to bankruptcy fraud, a tragic turn in a respected... Read More
As yet another eye-popping jewel by the Bronx-born designer known as "JAR of Paris" goes on the block next month, a few observations of what a designer can achieve by going against convention when it comes to gemstones. Read More
Oh, the bustle, the glitter, the animated window displays. Is there anything better than Manhattan at holiday time? Well, maybe ... Read More
Christie’s sale of Elizabeth Taylor’s famous jewels was anticipated to be the most important single-owner jewelry sale in a decade,... Read More