Players’ diamond-encrusted rings might get all the attention at the NFL’s final playoff, but football’s greatest prize also has a strong jewelry pedigree. Since the […]
Super Bowl Bling – Jewelry Connoisseur
The most important American football game of the year happens in February, and the winners take home the ultimate jewelry prize: a championship ring. How […]
Best Online Jewelry Stores In 2023: Top 5 Companies Most Recommended By Experts
Believe it or not, the family heirloom jewelry you’ll one day pass down to your grandchildren just may have been purchased on your cell phone. Online […]
Looking for a sign: The hunt for vintage jewelry provenance – Jewelry Connoisseur
Maker’s marks, photos, and family testimonies are just some of the clues appraisers use to trace older pieces’ origins and prove authenticity. Antique and vintage […]
For love of Lapis Lazuli – Jewelry Connoisseur
This deep-blue stone has been gracing sculptures, mosaics, paintings and personal adornments for millennia. The rich blue gem known as lapis lazuli has long evoked […]
Gemstone bead jewelry is not just for summer – Jewelry Connoisseur
The colorful jewels sporting semiprecious gem beads, which are a hit with all genders, are here to stay. If there was one accessory that marked […]
What is acrostic jewelry?
We’re going to talk about one of my favorite obscure subgenres of jewelry today: acrostic jewelry! Popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, acrostic jewelry […]
Flowery spring vibes with Jane Taylor Jewelry.
As my allergies have informed me, spring has officially sprung in the DC area! It’s warm enough to go outside and when I stroll around, […]
Tiina Smith: more than a jewelry store.
It took about three minutes of chatting on the phone for me to realize that Tiina Smith was a kindred spirit. My interest had already […]
Carbon dating: A diamond timeline – Jewelry Connoisseur
This timeline of diamond developments throughout history takes us from their formation billions of years ago to the first engagement ring and the latest verification […]