Of Gold and Goddesses

Anyone who’s read Edith Hamilton’s classic Mythology is probably familiar with Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft,...

Sidney Mobell’s Jeweled Creations Earn Top Prices at Bonhams

Sidney Mobell’s famed jeweled creations scored impressive results at Bonham’s auction in Los Angeles earlier this month, with several items...

The Golden Opportunity

Our fascination with gold is about as old as the history of mankind. We are inherently captivated by the metal; just ask any infant who...

The Casual Elegance of Pearls Paired With Yellow Gold

Pearls are having a renaissance like no other. For at least the past three years, the gems—be they freshwater or saltwater, akoya, Tahitian or...

Mercury Free Mining Enters Promising New Phase

In April, six years after founding Mercury Free Mining (MFM)—an industry nonprofit dedicated to helping artisanal and small-scale gold miners...

Marie Lichtenberg’s Magic Ball Necklace Is Gold Jewelry at Its Most Playful

If you loved the Magic 8 Ball as a kid, you’re going to flip for Marie Lichtenberg’s luxe take on the classic fortune-telling toy by...

5 Gold Trends Spotted at JCK Las Vegas and Luxury

They came, they saw, they bought. Buyers who attended the JCK Las Vegas and Luxury shows, which concluded June 5, were upbeat despite the uncertain...

Britt’s Pick: Peruffo’s Blue Agate Collar Necklace

I must admit, this story is a bit mistitled and also arrives somewhat late to the party—Peruffo's epic collar necklace isn't so much my pick as it...

11 Reasons Why White Gold Is on the Ascent

Stand back and make way—the pendulum that dictates which color of gold is most fashionable is swinging in a new direction. That’s right: After...

Quality Gold Vice President Tony Marciano Dies

Antonino “Tony” Marciano, a four-decade industry fixture known as a passionate and energetic salesperson, died on April 30. He was 61. ...

Cocktails at Tiffany’s: My Night at the Biggest Jewelry Party of the Year

I’ve just returned home to Los Angeles, after traveling to New York for the sole purpose of attending the Tiffany & Co. reopening party on...