Anne M. PokoskiMar 26, 20213 minBe Kind to Those Down the RoadOver the past year, I managed a number of fine jewelry estates for individual executors, non-for-profit organizations and trustees....
Anne M. PokoskiMay 18, 20202 minScreen-time SurplusI had always wondered about the jewelry that Carmela Soprano wears as the suburban mob boss’ wife.
Anne M. PokoskiFeb 14, 20203 minLose a Little, Gain a LotI want to share a personal story about a family diamond that might be helpful to someone with similar circumstances. Years ago I...
Anne M. PokoskiDec 26, 20192 minLab-grown Diamonds Hit the MarketIf you're like me, you may struggle to keep up with technology, especially with mobile devices and methods of communication. I remember...
Anne M. PokoskiNov 22, 20192 minChristmas WishesOne favorite childhood memory of mine is waiting for the Sears Christmas Wish Book to arrive in the mail, so that I could carefully page...
Anne M. PokoskiOct 10, 20191 minTen Reasons to Collect Fine JewelryThink of your friends and all of the things they collect. I know people who collect art, fossils, wine, handbags, china, guns, vintage...
Anne M. PokoskiSep 21, 20192 minStraight to the Finish LineI fell in love with a gorgeous pair of 18-karat hammered yellow gold earrings this week. While appreciating the craftsmanship of the...
Anne M. PokoskiAug 21, 20192 minGeorgian on my MindNo matter what a woman's style may be, it seems everyone loves Georgian jewelry. She may not know exactly what the beautiful jewel she's...
Anne M. PokoskiJun 18, 20192 minYes, We Treat OurselvesToday I found myself both mystified by and disappointed with an industry article that appeared in one of my online trade newsletters. It...
Anne M. PokoskiMay 16, 20192 minLayer It OnI am struggling with one of the strongest trends in jewelry right now, that is, the "layering" of necklaces. Look around and you can see...
Anne M. PokoskiApr 15, 20192 minMasterful MorelliI recently had the distinct pleasure of meeting designer Paul Morelli and viewing his latest collection at a Neiman Marcus trunk show....
Anne M. PokoskiMar 19, 20192 minThe Fairest of Them All"But square cut or pear shape, these rocks don't lose their shape . . .", so sang Marilyn in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Big, fancy-cut...
Anne M. PokoskiFeb 27, 20192 minBlue, blue, my heart is blue . . .Please oblige me for a moment. Aquamarine is my birthstone. I very much wanted a birthstone ring as a young girl, and in 4th grade, my...
Anne M. PokoskiJan 30, 20193 minReview: "Jewelry, The Body Transformed"For those who feel guilty about their desire for jewelry, know this — humans have been adorning themselves with handcrafted objects since...
Anne M. PokoskiDec 30, 20183 minMy Gift to YouJewelry is my favorite gift to give and receive, hands down. While electronics, artwork, clothes, handbags, shoes, gift cards, exercise...
Anne M. PokoskiNov 26, 20182 minAn Engaging ExperienceIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, the holidays are here, but between now and New Year’s Eve, more couples will become...
Anne M. PokoskiOct 31, 20183 minThis old thing?Is that old engagement ring still sitting in your dresser drawer? When a marriage ends in divorce, two things are inevitable: there is a...
Anne M. PokoskiSep 30, 20182 minThe Rarest of PearlsSome women are particularly drawn to pearls. I too prefer the silky glow of pearls against my face than the sparkle of a brilliant...
Anne M. PokoskiSep 1, 20182 minGoodbye GumpsI first visited Gumps in San Francisco more than 25 years ago, and on every subsequent visit have made a stop at this sophisticated,...
Anne M. PokoskiJul 25, 20182 minGive the Heart a ChanceI decided decades ago that I hate heart-shaped jewelry. As an emerald-cut person, hearts were just too sweet and precious for me. But...