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Dripping With Diamonds: Award Season Jewels
After watching last night’s Golden Globes, I couldn’t stop staring at all the diamond-swathed stars. The most stunning jewelry ensemble, in my opinion, was that of Jessica Alba, who wore a $5.8 million...
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The Original Miami Beach Antique Show – Day 3
Packed with loads of action and discoveries, yesterday was by far my favorite day since I’ve been here in Miami. A whole host of events transpired to make it amazing, starting off by spending a couple...
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A Victorian Heart For Valentine’s Day
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Betteridge is currently featuring a stunning Victorian Diamond Heart Pendant Brooch that exhibits exceptional craftsmanship using platinum, a relatively new material...
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Wish Upon A Shooting Star
I am over the moon for this incredible Chanel ”Comète” cocktail ring! This celestial jewel delights with twinkling sapphires as the night sky highlighted by diamond moons, planets and a shooting star....
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Even More Stars To Wish Upon!
If the Chanel ”Comète” cocktail ring struck your fancy, then these matching Chanel ”Elements Celestes” drop earrings will have you over the moon and shooting for the stars! These too are currently...
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A Is For Amethyst – February’s Birthstone
A long-favored gemstone from as far back as the ancient Egyptians, the amethyst continues to endure as the go-to purple gemstone. For centuries, people have believed this mystical stone possesses...
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Just A Jeweled Fly On The Wall & Other Estate Jewelry Finds This Week
A jeweled fly is one you would never swat and the Van Cleef & Arpels’ rendition is eternally charming. Along with the little delicate insect are a pair of gorgeous Cartier “Orchid” earrings,...
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Jewelry Obsession: Fred Leighton Circle Drop Earrings
I just love these earrings, they’re contemporary and chic in simplistic composition. The clean circular lines and geometric design makes these beauties perfect for any occasion. All three are...
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Estate Jewelry: Cartier, Templier & VCA
For this week’s estate jewelry finds, I’ve gathered a lovely assortment of jewelry spanning several decades from notable periods. A few excellent Art Deco pieces mixed with jewels from the ’70s, ’80s...
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March’s Birthstone: A is also for Aquamarine
We’re more than halfway through March and time is a-flying! To that end, I want to highlight March’s birthstone today because, before we know it, we’ll be closing in on May all too soon! A member of...
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A Brooch from the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Nearly two decades ago, Sotheby’s held one of the most storied estate auctions to date, the sale of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ estate. With all 1,195 lots selling for staggering prices relative to...
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A Whale of a Sale at Betteridge
Every spring Betteridge has its annual sale of fine designer and estate jewelry, offering fabulous jewels at a fraction of the price. It’s rare to find such deals on pieces from the likes of...
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This Week’s Estate Jewelry Finds
It’s been awhile since I’ve done an estate jewelry post, and there’s no better time than now to make up for it. A fine number of estate jewelry pieces are currently available, so I’d like to share a...
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Once Upon a Time in Mexico: A Gold “Imperio Mexicano” 1 Peso Pendant Watch by...
While Paul Flato’s early jewelry career was defined by the glamour of Hollywood cinema in the 1930s and 40s, his later years found inspiration from the south-of-the-border atmosphere surrounding him...
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Bulgari ‘Mamma Pesce’ Earrings
One of my favorite pieces by Bulgari is the ‘Mamma Pesce’ earrings. The design is whimsical, amusing and stylish all at once, a classic and fun pair of earrings to stir up even the most dull...
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Cool Blue Jewels for Summer
After traipsing through the glut of meandering pedestrians and tourists that overflow Manhattan’s sidewalks every summer, the experience was made all the more woeful by the heavy heat of the afternoon...
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Green With Envy: Manuel Bouvier Emerald Rings
This week’s jewelry obsession is a pair of emerald rings by Manuel Bouvier that I saw this past weekend at Betteridge in Greenwich. These verdant beauties spring to life with brightly colored gemstone...
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Journey Through This Week’s Estate Jewelry Finds
This week in estate jewelry, let’s take a journey of some fantastic jewels I’ve gleaned from dealers around the web. This curated selection spans several jewelry periods and includes some truly...
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Deal of the Day: Bulgari B.Zero1 Rings
With summer unofficially over, what better way to brighten the dreaded daily grind with a fabulous jewelry deal? Over at Betteridge, a handful of estate Bulgari B.Zero1 rings in white, yellow and pink...
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Translating the Trends: Fall Fashion 2013
Fashion is in the air! The exciting, palpable energy of New York Fashion Week has taken over the city as nearly everyone in the industry prepares for the twice-a-year, one week long fashion...
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