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Retro Jewelry
Retro jewelry refers to pieces created in the late 1930s and 1940s, a period during which jewelry designers were largely influenced by the changes accompanying World War II. As the...
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Edwardian Elegance
Edwardian jewelry has always been known for its elegance, particularly in its understated yet feminine design. King Edward VII, after whom this period of jewelry history is named, reigned over...
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Mid-Century Jewelry
The design period known as the Mid-Century ranged from about 1950-1965. The years following World War II were a welcome return to prosperity and led to a demand in luxurious...
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Jeanne Toussaint — The Panther of Cartier
Jeanne Toussaint (1887 – 1978), the inimitable “Panther” of Cartier Jewelry, was one of the driving forces in jewelry styles in the early and mid 20th Century. During her time...
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Georgian Jewelry
The Georgian period of jewelry design coincided with a time of radical political upheaval in Europe and North America. Spanning the years from 1714 through 1837, the Georgian period is...
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Beladora's Guide to Buying Estate Jewelry
If you’re looking for an exceptional piece of jewelry, something special that sets you apart from the crowd, consider purchasing a piece of estate jewelry or antique jewelry. Unlike the...
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Aaron Basha
Aaron Basha, a third-generation jeweler, hailing from the Middle East, was an expert diamond-cutter by age 16. When he immigrated to the United States, jewelry was his natural calling. While...
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Alex Šepkus
While it is true that many designers have a highly recognizable signature that makes their work easy to identify, that statement rings as a clarion truth for jewelry designer Alex...
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Aldo Cipullo — All About Aldo, The Great Cartie...
In 1959, a handsome young Italian man in his early twenties migrated to New York City and, within a decade, would make an indelible mark on the world of high...
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Aurora Lopez Mejia Jewelry
A designer of fine silver and gold jewelry for over 20 years, Aurora Lopez Mejia is a unique voice in the world of high-end jewelry. Emphasizing meaningful and inspirational motifs...
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Arthur King Jewelry
Arthur King, the New York based Mid-Century jeweler, created a uniquely beautiful Modernist line of jewelry that was known for a naturalistic or organic use of gold with baroque pearls...
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Asprey Jewelry
Asprey, founded in England in 1781, has had a 230 year history of creating beautiful jewelry, watches, silver, leather goods and objects d’art. The name of Asprey is synonymous with...
