When it comes to choosing jewelry, we don’t just pick a piece of metal or a spark of gemstone. We choose something that will hold our memories, mark our milestones, and maybe even be passed down to the ones we love. It’s a choice that demands trust, meaning, and a promise of lasting beauty—and that’s…
It started with a gust of wind—and a single, glittering mistake. I was rushing through the farmers’ market on a crisp Saturday morning, arms loaded with a canvas bag of apples and a crumpled list, when the breeze swept in. It tangled in my hair, knocked a carton of strawberries off a vendor’s table, and—before…
When one thinks of Princess Diana’s iconic jewelry, images of her engagement ring—a stunning 12-carat sapphire surrounded by diamonds—often come to mind first. Yet among her vast collection, there was another sapphire piece that held far deeper personal significance: a delicate sapphire and diamond choker, rarely flaunted at state banquets but worn at moments that…
The jade bracelet sat in the bottom of my grandmother’s jewelry box, its green surface dulled by dust, as if it had been hiding for decades. I found it last summer, while clearing out her attic after she moved to a retirement home—an old wooden box, lined with peeling silk, stuffed with vintage brooches, a…
Walk into any jewelry store, and you’ll find a section dedicated to birthstones—glossy rubies for July, cool sapphires for September, delicate peridots for August. At first glance, they might seem like just another pretty accessory: a way to add a pop of color to a necklace or a personal touch to a ring. But birthstone…
In the world of high jewelry, few collections carry the same blend of whimsy, elegance, and storytelling as Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra. With its distinctive cloverleaf motif—rounded, lush, and dotted with precious stones—it has adorned royalty, Hollywood stars, and style icons for over seven decades. But what many don’t know is that this iconic…
The first time I held Grandma’s pearl necklace, I was 12 years old, sitting cross-legged on her bedroom floor. The jewelry box, a chipped wooden thing with a velvet lining that smelled like lavender and time, creaked open to reveal it: a strand of creamy white pearls, each one slightly imperfect, strung on a thin…
Walk a red carpet at the Oscars or flip through a high-fashion magazine, and you might spot a surprising detail: a celebrity wearing a piece of jewelry shaped like a small, winged beetle. It’s not a random trend—this is the scarab, a symbol that has journeyed from the depths of ancient Egyptian tombs to the…
When you hear the name “Tiffany & Co.,” two images likely spring to mind: a sparkling engagement ring and that iconic robin’s-egg blue box. For over 180 years, the brand has woven itself into the fabric of love stories worldwide, turning a simple piece of jewelry and a humble box into symbols of forever. But…