How to Collect Antique Jewelry with Julie Walton Garland
There's a moment we see happen in the showroom over and over. Someone leans over a case, not looking for anything in particular, and stops. They can't always say why....
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Discover the world of fine jewelry, the qualities that make them rare, their rich history, and what to look for when adding a piece of jewelry to your collection.
Celebrating Dolly Parton, a Tennessee Gem
In the days since Dolly Parton’s passing, the tributes have rightly celebrated her extraordinary songwriting and that unmistakable voice. I keep coming back to something else, though: how closely her...
From Ancient Epics to Antique Gold: The Odyssey and its Influence on Jewelry
Homer never mentions a diamond. He didn't need to. In the original poem, Odysseus returns to Ithaca after twenty years away, disguised and unrecognized by nearly everyone in his own...
Victorian Love Knot Jewelry: A Symbol of Enduring Affection
There's a reason certain motifs keep showing up in antique jewelry, generation after generation. They said something the wearer couldn't, or wouldn't, say out loud. Among the many romantic motifs...
Understanding Gem Families: A Historical Look at How We Classify Gemstones
Walk into any jewelry store and you'll hear the word "gem" used as if it explains everything about a stone. In truth, it's just the beginning of the story. A...
Five Frequently Asked Questions About Pearls
From ancient oceans to Edwardian necklines — what you've always wanted to know about the world's oldest gem.
Made by Hand: The Ancient Art of Antique Metalwork
Repoussé, chasing, cannetille, and granulation — four techniques that shaped the history of fine jewelry.
Carried Forward: My Children's Jewelry Box
There is a little bag somewhere in a safe with my name on it. Growing up, my dad would give my sister Katie and me jewelry for the big holidays....
Victorian Era Jewelry Settings: Craftsmanship, Innovation & Enduring Romance
Few eras in the history of decorative art left behind a legacy as rich, as varied, or as technically ambitious as the Victorian period. Spanning the sixty-three-year reign of Queen...
Victorian Buckle Jewelry: A Brief History of These Binding Beauties
Practical in origin and poetic in interpretation, the buckle became one of the most beloved design elements in antique jewelry. Appearing across rings, bracelets, lockets, and brooches throughout the 19th...
A Jewel-Toned Temptest: The Jewelry of Wuthering Heights Reimagined
While literary purists might have hoped for meticulous historical accuracy, jewelry lovers have rejoiced at the evocative costume design in Emerald Fennel’s recent film adaptation of Wuthering Heights. When you...
A Mini History of Micro Mosaic Jewelry
If you've ever picked up a piece of micro mosaic jewelry and leaned in closer without even realizing it, you already understand the magic. These pieces have a gravitational pull....
A Visual Guide to Antique Jewelry: From the Victorian Era to Art Deco and Beyond
Every piece of antique jewelry tells a story, not only of its wearer, but of the moment in history that shaped its creation. From the romantic sentimentality of the Victorian...
Art Deco Jewelry Settings: Illusions of Grandeur
Art Deco jewelry, with its bold geometry and unapologetic glamour, ushered in a new age of design during the 1920s and 1930s. While many admire its dazzling diamonds, vibrant sapphires,...
Jewels of Downton Abbey: A Farewell to Period Jewelry Perfection
As the curtain begins to fall on the final season of Downton Abbey, fans are bracing themselves for a bittersweet goodbye - not only to the beloved Crawley family and...