By Emily on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020 in History, Informational. No Comments
Period jewelry refers to jewelry that comes from a certain time span. Owning a piece of period jewelry allows fine jewelry aficionados and history enthusiasts a chance to wear beautiful, unique pieces that aren’t easily found in today’s jewelry market. Some of the most well-known period jewelry categories include Victorian, Art Nouveau, Edwardian, Art Deco,… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017 in Gemstones, History, Informational, Milwaukee, Pearls. No Comments
Imagine that you’re living in south-central Wisconsin during the late 1800’s. You make $10 a week and have to spend most of that money on food and shelter. Suddenly you read a story in the town newspaper about a local resident who found a pearl in Sugar River and sold it for $100. Later you… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 in History, Informational. No Comments
One of the most popular vintage jewelry styles offers detail and sophistication like no other. You’ll notice the geometric shapes, maximum use of space, white metal, and filigree work whenever you look at one of these stunning jewelry pieces. Originating in the 1920s, Art Deco jewelry has been around for nearly a century, and with such… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016 in Gemstones, History, Holiday. No Comments
With Halloween less than a week away, we thought we would dedicate this week’s blog to a few notorious gemstones known for being in the center of some unfortunate incidents. Here are just a few of their mysterious stories. The Black Diamond of Orlov is a 67.50 carat cushion cut diamond known for its association with… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, September 21st, 2016 in Fashion Trends, History, Informational, Uncategorized. No Comments
Signet rings remain to be one of the most popular jewelry options for both men and women. The rings, which feature a flat bezel, are usually engraved with initials or a unique symbol. They have been around for thousands of years and have been worn on the hands of many important people including Egyptian queens… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, July 13th, 2016 in History, Informational, Precious Metals, Uncategorized. No Comments
Its luster and rarity are what attract so many people to this valuable fine metal, but where exactly does gold come from? Well, believe it or not gold has an extraterrestrial origin. The precious metal commonly used in fine jewelry is formed by cataclysmic stellar explosions called supernovae. A supernova occurs at the end of… Read More
By Emily on Wednesday, March 2nd, 2016 in Fashion Trends, History, Informational. No Comments
Today, many people choose to engrave their ring so that they can present a more meaningful, personalized symbol of their love. Declarations of love, important dates, and initials are all popular engravings that many people choose to use. But by no means is ring engraving just a modern occurrence. In fact the practice of ring engraving… Read More
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