Do you think Valentine’s Day is all about fancy dinners, chocolate and a dozen red roses? It’s time to re-think your Valentine’s Day date plans! Sometimes doing something unexpected for your Valentine can be even more special. We have a few date ideas for making this Valentine’s Day one to remember. Our first idea is Read more…

To celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, Buckingham Palace is hosting an exhibition of royal jewels dating back through two centuries of the British monarchy. In February, the Queen will become the second British sovereign in history to rule for 60 years. This commemorative event, titled Diamonds: A Jubilee Celebration, is only one of a Read more…

If the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), World Jewelry Confederation (CIBJO) and several other jewelry organizations worldwide have their way, Burmese rubies will be back on the market. At the Jewelers’ Circular Keystone (JCK) trade show in Las Vegas last Friday, AGTA president Doug Hucker urged Congress to lift the ban on gemstones imported from Read more…

If you’re a connoisseur of diamond and gemstone jewelry, you probably understand the importance of insuring a jewelry collection, but did you know that appraising your jewelry is a crucial element in safeguarding your diamond and gemstone investments? Jewelry appraisals can help you determine the worth of your diamond and gemstone jewelry for insurance purposes Read more…

Red carpet season is upon us! Along with it comes the reminder that the runway isn’t the only place to preview upcoming trends in fashion and jewelry. Many of this new year’s hot trends were on display at the Golden Globe awards. Some of fall’s trends, like big bold pieces, were in evidence of course Read more…