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Take a glimpse at the Rare Styles of New York’s Auction Preview Week
Last week, as you can tell from my previous articles, I went auction preview hopping in New York City. It was a fantastic week of storied and iconic jewelry (read more) but as usual during the week before the rocks go on the block, I found myself awed by quite a number of single lots…
Read MoreA Tale of Three Jewels/Jewelers at Sotheby’s
Some of my favorite times of year are during the twice-yearly big auction previews in New York – (along with the museum quality antique jewelry shows). I love hearing the directors of the jewelry departments talk with passion about the pieces that will be going under the hammer while holding the jewels in hand or…
Read MoreBest Selling Author’s “A Life In Chapters” Auction features over 300 lots of jewelry
From the streamlined and elegant stacks of 1920’s- 1930’s Art Deco bracelets to the rock and roll chic of jewels by well-known contemporary designers from the late 20th century though present day, such as Stephen Webster and Lori Rodkin, the beloved author Jackie Collins style was eclectic and as individualistic as the strong female characters…
Read MoreJewelry of The Jazz Age set the tone of a new exhibit at Cooper Hewitt Museum
The Jazz Age was a time of change in all aspects of design, technology, and the way women thought and dressed. Experimentation and the pulse of a new modernity was captured in both America and Europe. The Jazz Age also represented freedom from the constraints of past decades’ clothing and jewelry. Not only did…
Read MoreLearning the art and craft of jewelry through the ages
A little knowledge goes a long way when you are building a collection of antique, signed retro and vintage jewelry or rare gemstones, whether you are a novice or a seasoned collector. Reading books on the time period and style you are most interested in is always helpful, but attending lecture series, hearing the jewelry…
Read MoreMetal & Smith: uncovering trends, talent and must-have items
Jewelry trade shows are a goldmine for uncovering trends and new talent. Although the Metal & Smith Show is targeted at retailers and press, it’s not considered a trade show by co-founders Lee Wright and Nicole Barclay. The difference, they say, is the intimate setting, providing for more individualized connections and discussions with stores and…
Read More10 IDEAS THAT SHINE FOR 2017
Bejeweled Magazine’s first in a series of to do, see and buy lists for the New Year. If you haven’t thought of your jewelry resolutions yet, why not add some of these and get your sparkle on for 2017. 1–HIT THE BOOKS Flora: The Art Of Jewelry (Thames & Hudson, Feb 7) by Patrick…
Read MoreRings Around The World–a new exhibit and the first in our series of diverse stories on rings
More than any other category of jewelry, rings act as visual celebrations of the most memorable moments and emotional connections in a woman’s life, commemorating birth, betrothal, friendship and mourning. They have become the cherished talisman of self-purchasing women, the millennial generation and those who want to project their personal style through sentimental and symbolic…
Read MoreA Round up of some of the best Jewelry Books of the Season
Admittedly gem and jewelry-obsessed (to put it mildly) I am also a bibliophile, so much so that an ex beau asked if my idea of home décor was bookshelves lining every wall. As I recall, his ‘wit’ extended to quips about the huge jewelry tomes that began taking over his side of the bed whenever…
Read MoreEnter the world of Unexpected Creations celebrating the remarkable Lotus Art de Vivre Collection
Turning the pages of Unexpected Creations (Assouline Oct 2016), which immortalizes the extravagant, maximalist and painstakingly crafted Lotus Art de Vivre collection is a unique experience in which you find yourself mesmerized by the artistically unorthodox yet seamless combinations of a range of organic materials and extraordinary, vibrant gems. Like the jewels themselves, the new…
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