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Beautiful Biggs jasper

Biggs jasper is one of my favorite gemstones, and one I like to use for all kinds of jewelry. The swirly layered stone is usually seen in...

Vintage Aluminum Christmas Trees are back big time

If you are over 50, you may remember the silver aluminum Christmas trees of the 1950s and 60s And if you've looked for them on Ebay or...

New Book Highlights Ugly-Beautiful Jewelry from the 60s and 70s

Because this book covers the sixties and seventies, you know the jewelry is going to be unconventional. Everybody knows that these two...

The Collier de chien Necklace: recapturing a beautiful time

The french collier de chien necklace, or "dog collar" necklace, is one that came into my world with Diana, Princess of Wales. The necklace I

The Strange & Sometimes Misleading World of Turquoise Jewelry Buying

When buying turquoise jewelry, it is good to know a few of the basics about this most popular gemstone.