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A Glorious New Book on Lydia Courteille’s fantastical universe
Even before I met Lydia Courteille in person—I admired her daring, wit and passion for creating provocative jewels, never wavering in her sensibilities—whether it be as a designer or in her ability to choose the rarest of antique pieces. When I finally did meet Lydia, it was seven years after she began designing her own…
Read MoreMetal & Smith: Featuring Jewelry Designers You Should Get To Know
Much In the same way that I become exhilarated by uncovering rare antique jewels, I am equally excited about discovering exceptional contemporary emerging jewelry designers. At the Metal & Smith Show on September 19, there were many independent and up-and-coming designers as well as breakout talents debuting their collections to the jewelry community for the…
Read MoreCARTIER: THE MANSION, YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Cartier’s status may be that of a traditional renowned jewelry brand but nothing about the international house has ever been traditional—from its exchange of a double strand natural pearl necklace for a Fifth Avenue mansion, to its position at the forefront of the Art Deco movement to the changing times of the ’70s and its…
Read MorePEARL NECKLACE: A BOOK WITH MORE THAN A FEW PEARLS OF WISDOM
From Cleopatra and Catherine the Great to Coco Chanel and Carrie Bradshaw, pearls have taken their place in jewelry’s iconography, evoking ancient lore and legend, reflecting royalty, spanning time periods, conjuring up fashion and style in pop culture and representing many of the most influential moments in history. Pearls have been sought after and worn…
Read MoreNYNOW: Variety in bloom among Independent Designers
From Jo Hayes Ward’s basket weave textured bands to Alex Monroe’s romantic take on the birds and bees in pendants, true talent blossomed at one of the major trade shows in Manhattan. Although NY NOW features categories from home décor to personal accessories, it has become the New York-based show, for US fine jewelry retail…
Read MoreGiveaway and The Book Every Jewelry Afficionado should own
Let’s just say, I wish I had written this book and chosen the photos! Understanding Jewellery by David Bennett and Daniela Mascetti (ACC Artbooks) has been reprinted several times since it’s first printing in 1990 and it’s been revised and updated throughout the years. It’s one of those books which you keep staring at the…
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