Anne M. Pokoski
Never Forget
One of the reasons I most enjoy working in the jewelry business is that I often celebrate happy occasions. Whether I’m helping someone...
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Anne M. Pokoski
Sep 12, 20221 min read
Managing your Stash
Every woman who wears jewelry has a little stash. You know, that pile of bits and bobs that sits in the jewelry box or in a nook...
Anne M. Pokoski
Mar 26, 20213 min read
Be Kind to Those Down the Road
Over the past year, I managed a number of fine jewelry estates for individual executors, non-for-profit organizations and trustees....
Anne M. Pokoski
May 18, 20202 min read
Screen-time Surplus
I had always wondered about the jewelry that Carmela Soprano wears as the suburban mob boss’ wife.
Anne M. Pokoski
Feb 14, 20203 min read
Lose a Little, Gain a Lot
I want to share a personal story about a family diamond that might be helpful to someone with similar circumstances. Years ago I...
Anne M. Pokoski
Dec 26, 20192 min read
Lab-grown Diamonds Hit the Market
If you're like me, you may struggle to keep up with technology, especially with mobile devices and methods of communication. I remember...
Anne M. Pokoski
Nov 22, 20192 min read
Christmas Wishes
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...
Anne M. Pokoski
Oct 10, 20191 min read
Ten Reasons to Collect Fine Jewelry
Think of your friends and all of the things they collect. I know people who collect art, fossils, wine, handbags, china, guns, vintage...
Anne M. Pokoski
Sep 21, 20192 min read
Straight to the Finish Line
I fell in love with a gorgeous pair of 18-karat hammered yellow gold earrings this week. While appreciating the craftsmanship of the...
Anne M. Pokoski
Aug 21, 20192 min read
Georgian on my Mind
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...
Anne M. Pokoski
Jun 18, 20192 min read
Yes, We Treat Ourselves
Today I found myself both mystified by and disappointed with an industry article that appeared in one of my online trade newsletters. It...
Anne M. Pokoski
May 16, 20192 min read
Layer It On
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...
Anne M. Pokoski
Apr 15, 20192 min read
Masterful Morelli
I recently had the distinct pleasure of meeting designer Paul Morelli and viewing his latest collection at a Neiman Marcus trunk show....
Anne M. Pokoski
Mar 19, 20192 min read
The 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. Pokoski
Feb 27, 20192 min read
Blue, 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. Pokoski
Jan 30, 20193 min read
Review: "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. Pokoski
Dec 30, 20183 min read
My Gift to You
Jewelry is my favorite gift to give and receive, hands down. While electronics, artwork, clothes, handbags, shoes, gift cards, exercise...
Anne M. Pokoski
Nov 26, 20182 min read
An Engaging Experience
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...
Anne M. Pokoski
Oct 31, 20183 min read
This 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. Pokoski
Sep 30, 20182 min read
The Rarest of Pearls
Some women are particularly drawn to pearls. I too prefer the silky glow of pearls against my face than the sparkle of a brilliant...
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