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5 Earring Sweets for National Candy Corn Day

By Erika Winters Apparently it's National Candy Corn Day. (Who knew?) But we love any excuse to celebrate gorgeous earrings in candy corn-esque hues. So while we are gobbling up as much candy corn as possible, we thought we'd showcase 5 earrings that will certainly sweeten your ears. We are loving Ma...

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Seeing Pink Elephants: Q&A with Wendy Brandes on Her Latest “Maneater” Ring

By Erika Winters Jewelry designer Wendy Brandes received an honorable mention at the 2015 AGTA Spectrum Awards for her "Pink Elephant & Tipsy Writer Maneater" ring. Every jewel has a story, a secret that belongs only to the wearer. But pieces that actually tell a story take the adorning arts to anothe...

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AGTA Announces 2015 Spectrum Award Winners

By Erika Winters Today the American Gem Trade Association announced the winners of the 2015 Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, honoring jewelry designers and lapidary artists who work in natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls. The design competition, which was first launched in 1984, was held in New Yo...

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Argyle Pink Diamonds Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Diamond Plume Pendant

By Erika Winters The Argyle Pink Plume limited edition pendant: Image courtesy of Rio Tinto Diamonds Argyle Pink Diamonds is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a limited edition feather pendant. Named the Argyle Pink Plume, the feather pendant is set with over one carat of natural pink diamonds...

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Bridal Delights: Q&A with Christine Huber, Designer of Yael’s Novelique Collection

By Erika Winters First, it was such a pleasure meeting jewelry artist Christine Huber, who collaborated with Yael Designs on the company's new Novelique Collection, at the JCK show earlier this summer. Christine's energy and passion for jewelry is so inspiring, and her conversation is so engaging, that we ...

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Women’s Jewelry Association Announces 2014 Scholarship Winners

By Erika Winters The Women's Jewelry Association has awarded $16,000 in scholarships to eight students in undergraduate and graduate programs for jewelry and metalsmithing. Scholarship funds are raised through the WJA's annual Awards for Excellence gala, raffle, and silent auction in addition to individual...

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Old-Cut Diamond Charm: Single Stone’s Cobblestone Collection

By Erika Winters Single Stone - Cobblestone Collection - ring with approximately 4 carats of old-cut diamonds in 18k yellow gold Los Angeles-based jeweler Single Stone is known for their vintage-inspired bridal collection set with stunning old-cut diamonds. But they also create unique contemporary jewe...

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Go: Verdura Exhibition to Celebrate 75 Years of Style

By Erika Winters Coco Chanel's original "Maltese Cross" cuffs designed by Fulco di Verdura circa 1930 will be featured in The Power of Style: Verdura at 75 Verdura has announced its upcoming retrospective exhibition The Power of Style: Verdura at 75 to mark the company's 75th anniversary on Fift...

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