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The Genius of Convertible Jewelry during the Art Deco Era

January 21, 2015

Jewelry styles can be influenced by unusual events – and such was the case with convertible jewelry. While multi-use jewelry long preceded the Art Deco period, it was the Great Depression and some artful engineering that elevated convertible jewelry to new heights. (more…)

How Technology is Changing Jewelry Design

September 15, 2014

Something remarkable happened to jewelry design and manufacturing in the past few years – it underwent a technological revolution powered by Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) hardware, such as 3D printers. (more…)

The Classic Chandelier Earring Gets a Modern Makeover

September 12, 2014

If Queen Latifah is wearing a modern take on chandelier earrings, you can bet they’re in style. Chandelier earrings may be hot now, but they have been depicted in European portraits since the mid-16^th century. (more…)

Getting Geometric with Jewelry Design

August 7, 2014

Jewelry made of simple shapes has been cycling in and out of fashion for centuries, and it’s currently in vogue with designers and fashionistas. (more…)

The Charming Positives of Negative Space

June 6, 2014

As you’re enjoying this exquisite necklace, see if you can figure out what makes it so beautiful. (more…)

Ocean-Inspired Jewelry Captures the Beauty of the Underwater World

May 5, 2014

Jewelry designers have long been enchanted by the sea. It’s a subject rich in beauty, myth, and romance – all classic elements of fine jewelry. (more…)