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Art Nouveau Jewelry
The term “Art Nouveau” originated in 1895, when an art gallery in Paris began featuring a new kind of art, “L’Art Nouveau.” The period was relatively brief, spanning less than...
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The Victorian Era
The Victorian period in jewelry — named after Queen Victoria, who reigned over the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland — spanned from roughly 1837 to 1890, concurrent to...
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The Joy of Jade Jewelery
Jade jewelry has been highly valued for thousands of years. The term “Jade” actually describes two distinct minerals: Jadeite and Nephrite. Broadly speaking, Jadeite is the more precious of the...
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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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Angela Cummings
Austrian-born Angela Cummings immigrated to the United States at age three and returned to Europe to study at the Art Academy in Perugia, Italy, and at the Zeichenakademie in Germany....
