Monthly Archives: March 2016

What is a Figa?

Posted on March 30, 2016

Gem Gossip is one of my favorite jewelry blogs I follow. It has a strong focus on vintage and antique jewelry, which is an area I’m always looking to learn more about. Danielle, the talented writer, recently posted an article about different ways she was styling her figa charms. I was totally into it! Here’s an image from her article. And I was left with, “I love this, and what the heck is a figa?!”   When I started researching what … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique & Vintage, Designers, Necklaces, Stones | 12 Comments

Doryn Wallach: Designer

Posted on March 28, 2016

Doryn Wallach is a name you’re going to start hearing more and more often. She made her debut at Centurion, where she was named Emerging Designer of 2016! In addition, she’s one of the Rising Stars who will be showing at the JCK show in Las Vegas this June. Way to make an entrance into the world of jewlery! After two decades as an interior designer, Doryn is now channeling her creativity and love of Art Deco line and design … Continue reading →

Posted in Designers, Earrings, JCK, Necklaces, Rings, Stones | 6 Comments

Liz Kantner: A Week in the Life of her Ears

Posted on March 23, 2016

I first met Liz Kantner while at the Couture show in the Todd Reed booth. I liked her instantaneously. Since then, I’ve gotten to know her via social media, even though she’s based in Colorado and I’m here in California. I admire her personal style and how she just gets what’s cool, even if the rest of us don’t know it yet. Not only does she write an on-point jewlery blog, but she is also a jewelry consultant and jewelry-lover … Continue reading →

Posted in Antique & Vintage, Couture Jewelry Show, Designers, Earrings, Personal Style | 13 Comments

Brooke Gregson: Designer

Posted on March 20, 2016

I’ve had a crush on Brooke Gregson’s jewelry line for many years, and I was lucky to have the opportunity to meet her in person and play with her jewels at the Couture show. Does her name sound familiar to you? You may know her for her well-known woven silk bracelets with gemstones. Simply divine. If I had my dream, I’d probably pick this boulder opal ellipse silk and gold bracelet for myself. Isn’t it gorge?! The lovely Brooke was raised in … Continue reading →

Posted in Bracelets, Couture Jewelry Show, Designers, Necklaces, Rings, Stones | 8 Comments

Modern Day Cameo Rings

Posted on March 16, 2016

It’s likely that either you or someone in your family may have a vintage cameo in their jewelry box. They’ve been around for centuries, carved in a traditional manner and commonly found in the form of a brooch. Recently I’ve seen many rings I would consider a “modern cameo.” The first such ring I saw was at Metier in Hayes Valley (San Francisco) by Gabriella Kiss. Instead of a whole face, it features just one eye — another, with a tear falling … Continue reading →

Posted in Designers, Metals, Personal Style, Rings | 16 Comments

Todd Reed: Designer

Posted on March 13, 2016

Todd Reed is quite a legend in the jewelry industry (and not just because of his wavy locks) — but rather for creating a line showcasing raw diamonds long before they were in the limelight. Little did he know the trajectory for his career would begin when he was only 10 years old and was mesmerized seeing a silversmith at work. Throughout his formative years, he was involved in creative endeavors such as leather work, sculpting and even graduating from the culinary … Continue reading →

Posted in Bracelets, Couture Jewelry Show, Designers, Earrings, Metals, Necklaces, Rings, Stones, Stores | 10 Comments

March Birthstone: Aquamarine

Posted on March 8, 2016

Even though it’s not my birthstone I’m quite partial to the aquamarine, with its oceanic hues of light blue to blue-green. Named after the Latin word “aqua marinus,” meaning water of the sea, this stone is associated with all things ocean. It’s said to protect travelers on the sea, and those traveling near water. Aquamarines come from Brazil and Columbia and are part of the beryl family. Among the qualities associated with this birthstone are: -self-love -inspires truth and letting go -aids … Continue reading →

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Selling Fine Jewelry on The RealReal

Posted on March 2, 2016

Back in May, I wrote an article about my attempts to sell jewelry which I no longer wanted. (Click here if you missed that post.) I thought I’d give you an update to let you know how it all went. I did manage to sell quite a bit of my costume jewelry on Threadflip, but that site is sadly no longer in business. (Do any of you have a lead on where to sell costume jewelry?)  The RealReal, on the other … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings, Online shopping, Repurposing | 16 Comments