St. Valentine’s Day, as you probably know, began as a Roman festival in the 14th century — a day on which lovers expressed their love with poetry, greetings, gifts and flowers. “The original Valentine’s Day (from medieval times) included a festival, which celebrated the coming of spring, and “included fertility rites and the pairing off […]
Getting Engaged Over the Holidays? Know the 4 C’s of Engagement Rings
Getting engaged over the holidays? The season of engagement can be an exciting and overwhelming time! There are so many decisions to make as you consider what type of jewelry you’d like to place on the hand of your loved one or to wear yourself. What are the most important facts that you should consider […]
Repairing Your Family Stones in Time for the Holidays
In the popular holiday film, The Family Stone, one of the main characters, Everett (played by Dermot Mulroney) brings his girlfriend Meredith (played by the comedic Sarah Jessica Parker) home for the holidays in hopes that his mother will finally release the family stone to him — he wants to propose! If you’ve seen the […]
Giving Thanks for Native American Jewelry
A Rich Jewelry History As Thanksgiving approaches and we gather to celebrate our nation’s rich and complicated history, we give thanks for our cultural heritage—the craftsmanship and fine art—produced by Native American Indians. The earliest examples of Native American jewelry found in the Americas — bone earrings from Alaska — date back to 10,000 B.C.E. […]
Meet A Luxury Jeweler: Crafting the Bling of the NBA
As NBA season tips off once again this fall, some of us may begin to wonder: what’s life like off the court for some of the NBA’s biggest legends? Like you, these men appreciate the beauty and craftsmanship of luxury jewelry. From Kobe’s single-ear rainbow studs to Shaq’s ID bracelet to Magic’s basketball-shaped diamond pendant, […]
“Cursed” Jewelry: A Look at Pieces With Dark Histories
A Look at 3 Pieces With Dark Histories We all know that exceptional jewelry and gemstones hold value that measures beyond their weight in gold. Passed through generations among royals, nobles and other VIPs of the past, certain pieces of jewelry carry historical significance and serve as a testament to the lives of their owners. […]
