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Over the past year, I managed a number of fine jewelry estates for individual executors, non-for-profit organizations and trustees....

I had always wondered about the jewelry that Carmela Soprano wears as the suburban mob boss’ wife.

I want to share a personal story about a family diamond that might be helpful to someone with similar circumstances. Years ago I...

If you're like me, you may struggle to keep up with technology, especially with mobile devices and methods of communication. I remember...

One favorite childhood memory of mine is waiting for the Sears Christmas Wish Book to arrive in the mail, so that I could carefully page...

Think of your friends and all of the things they collect. I know people who collect art, fossils, wine, handbags, china, guns, vintage...

I fell in love with a gorgeous pair of 18-karat hammered yellow gold earrings this week. While appreciating the craftsmanship of the...

No 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...

Today I found myself both mystified by and disappointed with an industry article that appeared in one of my online trade newsletters. It...

I am struggling with one of the strongest trends in jewelry right now, that is, the "layering" of necklaces. Look around and you can see...

I recently had the distinct pleasure of meeting designer Paul Morelli and viewing his latest collection at a Neiman Marcus trunk show....

"But square cut or pear shape, these rocks don't lose their shape . . .", so sang Marilyn in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Big, fancy-cut...

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...

For those who feel guilty about their desire for jewelry, know this — humans have been adorning themselves with handcrafted objects since...

Jewelry is my favorite gift to give and receive, hands down. While electronics, artwork, clothes, handbags, shoes, gift cards, exercise...

It’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...

Is that old engagement ring still sitting in your dresser drawer? When a marriage ends in divorce, two things are inevitable: there is a...

Some women are particularly drawn to pearls. I too prefer the silky glow of pearls against my face than the sparkle of a brilliant...

I first visited Gumps in San Francisco more than 25 years ago, and on every subsequent visit have made a stop at this sophisticated,...

I decided decades ago that I hate heart-shaped jewelry. As an emerald-cut person, hearts were just too sweet and precious for me. But...