This Valentine’s Day, Say “Cheese!” With Michael O’Connor

You may know Michael O’Connor as a quotable jewelry style expert-about-town; marketing director of the Plumb Club; designer of jewelry collections...

Rachel Quinn, I Wanna Hold Your Hand

When I stumbled on this random Instagram video, that was it. I was smitten. I'd of course seen designer Rachel Quinn’s "handiwork" before, but I...

Vault Peeping: Behind the Scenes With an IGR Gemologist

I was happy to hear from the team at International Gemological Reports (IGR London) recently, and for a couple of reasons. (more…)

Check Out Van Cleef & Arpels’ New High Jewelry Collection

Last week, the famed French jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels unveiled its new high jewelry collection, Sous Les Étoiles, during Paris Haute Couture...

Gorgeous Garnets—and Major Valentine’s Day Vibes—at Aura Fine Gems

Valentine’s Day was not top of mind when Aura Fine Gems’ collection floated into my inbox, but right now seems like the perfect time to spotlight...

Must-See Maximalist Charm Jewelry From the Founder of the Laundress

Fans of the Laundress, the high-end line of detergents and fabric care products, may not be aware that cofounder Lindsey Julia Boyd sold the company...

Two Sweet! Must-See Jewelry Collabs for Valentine’s Day

Two candy-sweet design collaboration announcements landed in my inbox yesterday within hours of each other. Both involve heart motifs and are...

Jewelry Trends: Are We Still Resisting and Persisting?

It seems we are—Erin Sachse, founder of the Los Angeles–based fine jewelry brand Eriness, reports that sales of her Resist collection are going...

New Dawn, New Day, New Collection From Harakh

Hard to think about anything beyond yesterday’s presidential inauguration—its marvelous jewelry moments (finally!), but also its powerful...

President Joe Biden’s Inauguration Rolex (And His Other Watches)

The watch in question: a Rolex Datejust with a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet. Internet watch sleuths first spotted it just days ago, and if...