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.
A look back on the days when men were peacocks, with jeweled monocles and lace cuffs, Mason's aprons and - more recently - bondage suits designed by Vivienne Westwood. Even George Washington wore a necklace.
Should you build a collection by theme or period? Is it better to buy through auctions or dealers? Where can you go to try on one-of-a-kind masterpieces - like jewelry by Lalique - without spending a dime?
Why do jewelry dealers hate the word "estate?" What's the difference between revival and reproduction? A quick guide to help you navigate the murky semantics of used jewelry.
When you get dressed and open that jewelry box looking for the final touch, what’s the one piece you find...
Garnets were believed to cure excessive anger and bring fidelity and true friendship to the January-born. They were also frequently mistaken for both rubies and emeralds. A look at this versatile gemstone.
Learn what to look for in terms of color and cut, but don't expect to tell a synthetic from a real stone - and forget trying to identify something based on a digital photo. "If something looks too good to be true," Christie Romero warns, "it probably is."
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.
If you have rings you haven’t taken off in a while, you may notice they’ve lost their sparkle. Soap, lotion,...
"I'm duding up my shirtfront, putting in the shirt studs, polishing my nails..."
Fred Astaire was steppin' out. Proper accessories were required. Today, Johnny Depp continues his legacy, while other Hollywood style icons follow Cary Grant's lead.
Jewelry historian and Antiques Road Show regular Christie Romero shares her tips for buying estate jewelry - and avoiding rip-offs.