Diamonds in the Library

Are opals bad luck?

Hello my darlings, Happy September to us all!

I haven’t been able to stop thinking about this enamel cuff bracelet since I had the pleasure of seeing it in NYC, so today we’re going to talk about it.

Today, we’re going to look at the next 5 ethical jewelry designers of Beaumont Jewelry Collective!

What, you never saw boombox jewelry before?

Hello darlings, I can’t believe it’s June, can you?

I saw so many wonderful things at Spring NYCJAOS 2026 that I couldn’t fit them all in one post…so here’s the part two I promised you!

NYCJAOS was a bountiful buffet of new and old jewelry joy and I can’t wait to bring you with me on a deep dive into what I saw!

Today we’re looking at Beaumont Jewelry Collective, an up-and-coming online jewelry store whose commitment to ethical jewelry and charitable giving makes them an immediate must-know.

Hello darlings, Mr.

This Art Deco lapis ring is haunting me and I need you to see it too.

Do you ever wish you had a better way to track your jewelry collection?

I’ve been a fan of Mercurius Jewelry’s work for a long time, but I had never met the people behind the brand or seen their jewelry in person until recently.

Get out your TBR, my darlings, because I’m ready to share my favorite reads of 2025!

I’ve been editing my little fingers off trying to get my NYCJAOS Autumn 2025 recap ready for you, and it’s finally here!!

Oh, my darlings, do I have something lovely to show you today!!

My darlings, I just got back from the most fabulous trip for a speaking engagement in Louisville and I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Hello darlings, The weather has finally turned in my part of the world and I’m craving all things cozy: if the plan isn’t reading while swathed in fuzzy blankets in front of a fire with cinnamon tea, I don’t want it. 2025 as been a whirlwind for me: I’ve…

I’ve shown you how I packed my jewelry for my move, now it’s time for me to show you how I made the large, locking jewelry box of my dreams to store and display my collection in my new house!

Have you ever found yourself wondering how to pack your jewelry when you have a LOT of jewelry??

Lindley Gray is a talented jewelry designer I’ve had the pleasure of knowing for nearly a decade, and I’m so excited to give you a proper introduction to her jewelry today.

Hello darlings, I’m so relieved that it’s finally September.

If you paid close attention to my NYCJAOS Spring 2025 coverage, you’ll know that I had the great pleasure of seeing THREE real antique tiaras at one show!

The perfect antique Georgian diamond rivière is an item that graces many jewelry lovers’ ultimate jewelry bucket lists.

2025 has thrown a lot at us, but defiant jewelry is here to help!

Hello my darlings, Happy June!!

NYCJAOS Spring 2025 was the show’s biggest event ever, despite happening in a moment of major political uncertainty.