This Valentine’s Day, Give a Moonstone Engagement Ring

By Connoisseurs | January 19, 2023
Moonstone rings

The glowing stone is on trend as 2023 embraces an airy, ethereal aesthetic  Giving jewelry makes a statement, and not just aesthetically speaking. It can signify a relationship, romantic, or otherwise. Rings are, generally speaking, gifts that are indicative of a serious romantic relationship, while lockets can be meaningful for best friends. From huggie hoops…

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How to Identify Gold Jewelry to Clean It Properly

By Connoisseurs | May 23, 2022 |
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Classic, timeless, statement-making. Gold jewelry goes with any wardrobe choice, which means it sees a lot of wear. Smudges from fingerprints, as well as dust, oils, grease, and dirt can build up and dull gold jewelry’s shine. To keep your staple gold pieces from looking dull, you’ll need to clean them weekly. Ahead, find everything…

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What’s New in Wedding Rings? Consider a gypsy-set wedding band

By Sharon McKee | February 22, 2020
One of a kind ring with emerald and sapphires by Brent Neale ALSO FEATURE 1

Can a hot jewelry trend cross over to become a full-fledged wedding jewelry tradition? In the case of gypsy-set rings, the answer is a resounding yes. Industry authority Rapaport Magazine reports: “Statement-making, androgynous and almost exclusively composed of yellow gold, gypsy rings are hugely in fashion right now.” Look for gypsy-set wedding bands to be…

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All About New 2020 Engagement Ring Styles

By Sharon McKee | January 17, 2020
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With Valentine’s Day just a month away, our social media feeds are sparkling more than usual. Love is in the air as we head to V-Day, the grand finale of “official engagement season” (Thanksgiving through Feb. 14). To celebrate, I’ve rounded up some intriguing trends and predictions for 2020 engagement ring styles. By and large,…

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OBJ’s Top Trends from the 77th Annual Golden Globes

By Sharon McKee | January 9, 2020
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Did you watch the Golden Globes? Don’t worry if you missed the show…the red carpet deets are all over Instagram. I enjoyed following Who Wore What Jewels throughout the broadcast as they broke down the winning looks by designer names, collections, and carat weights…and they’re still at it! As for the TV coverage, E!’s Zana…

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5 Designer Jewelry Gifts Under $200 Each | Rejoice!

By Sharon McKee | December 12, 2019
Trifari Style Starburst Brooch The Met Store 1

Does this shopping dilemma sound familiar? The women on my holiday gift list are pretty sophisticated jewelry shoppers—well acquainted with the top designers and their latest collections. As much as I’d like to dazzle them with a big-name piece in a small package, it can be a challenge to stay within my gifting budget. To…

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