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On the East Coast, our warm weather months seemed to zoom by.and as September approaches, I am hoping for an Indian summer (one that lasts, say, until next spring). Perhaps it’s time for me to move to a milder, warmer climate. I still love the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and outings for school supplies…

There is nothing like a watermelon tourmaline, magical moonstone, boulder opal or tsavorite in juicy oversized irregular, exclusive and/or perfectly cut stones to keep you looking cool and radiant in the summer and well into fall.  In the height of the August heat, vivid gemstones glistened in the sun and offer a vibrant glow to…

  Summer is the time for sleeveless dresses, T-shirts and tank tops, which means it’s also the perfect season for bracelets. And, this is definitely a season filled with options to wear alone or pile on. It’s important to remember that you don’t want to be weighed down with anything too cumbersome in the heat.…

When the heat and humidity turn up during the height of summer, there is nothing more appealing than to bejewel in earrings. You can wear your hair pulled back or up.  The myriad styles that abound will add a subtle glow or shimmer around your face, accentuate your eyes, and if you choose those that…

Whether you spend your summer weekends at the beach or in the country or you have a mini or long vacation of traveling planned, these five easy pieces are all that you will need to take you through Labor Day and…beyond. 1- Eva Fehren’s mini rose gold diamond hoops with triangular shaped diamond dangle. Delicate…

I have an amazing job. Anyone with a serious jewelry jones will understand. I get to scout out modern jewelry trade shows, previews, designer’s studios, workshops and showrooms. I also am privy to antique dealer’s hidden treasures and I am able to see all the fresh pieces  as soon as they hit the dealer’s booths…

Sinuous and sexy, Y-necklaces returns to the jewelry scene for spring/summer 2017 in a variety of moods and themes, from floral feminine motifs to the  streamlined simplicity of a single pave bar dipping down to emphasize the décolletage. Y-necklaces draw inspiration from earlier lavaliere style necklaces-highly popular in the lacy and airy styles of the…

There are a number of ways to de-stress and open  up to different aspects of life that revolved around the use of gems. I went once for a chakra facial and it was without a doubt, relaxing. After the facial I was even gifted the rose quartz that was put on my heart chakra which…

  Bejeweled’s second story in our April 2017 series on classic, must-have silhouettes that continue to withstand the test of time in all categories of jewelry. Ear stacks, in which sporting different styles—ear climbers, jackets, multiple studs and mismatched pairs have fast become almost as popular as wearing fingers full of rings. Yet there are,…

Every now and then we get drawn in by what the press or marketing campaigns tout as the next hot trend or wardrobe staple. Many of these are fashion faux pas. Remember jodhpurs? Let’s all just agree now that they only look appropriate on true equestrians or costumes on actresses in a horseback riding scene.…