The feng shui gemstone! Ammolite

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After being introduced to Ammolite, the rare and beautiful feng shui gemstone, at Jewelers of America’s Holiday Press Preview, we’ve  been curious to know more about it’s origins. Given official gemstone status in 1981, opalescent Ammolite comes from the mineralized shell found on the surface of ammonite fossils that are over 70 million years old! According to geology.com, the best stones 1) produce a vivid display of multiple colors, 2) have a strong iridescence that can be observed from a wide range of angles, and, 3) have a pleasing […]

Hot jewelry trend: Golden rutilated quartz

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What, you haven’t heard of golden rutilated quartz? Then get prepared to be won over. This uncommon beauty of a gem is all about embracing flaws. Quartz is one of the most abundant minerals on Earth…but the perfect rutilated quartz stone isn’t easy to find. And here’s why: It’s a masterpiece of finicky Mother Nature. When rutile, a mineral composed of titanium dioxide, embeds itself into quartz it forms super-thin, hair-like inclusions, which becomes rutilated quartz. This variety of quartz can be found all over the world, particularly in […]

Top jewelry Instagram posts

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If you’re like us, you’re addicted to Instagram and can’t wait to see the latest eye candy that awaits a quick glance as you’re sipping your AM coffee, riding the train on your commute to and from work, or just whenever you have a spare minute. But there are times when you can’t always be attached to your phone. So if you’ve missed some of our top jewelry Instagram posts, not to worry. Here’s a quick recap of the eye candy that’s been chalking up the most likes on DPA’s site […]

Trending now: Lux jewelry made in New York

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Everything about New York City dazzles us, especially the new crop of young jewelry designers who not only have chosen to make the city their home base, but who process every step of their creations here. Which means they think, hire, and manufacture locally while building a brand with a more global following. As more consumers shop for made-in-the-USA goods, we’re all for that. We were also delighted to meet three rising stars of the New York jewelry scene at the prestigious Designers & Agents spring ’17 show. And […]

Trend alert! Red is the hot new jewelry hue

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As far as the retail stores are concerned, fall is here and we’re seeing red! Lots of it—from bright crimson to deep burgundy to rich, heady shades of wine, red is the hot, new hue peppering the fall fashion palette. Whether amping up a suede bootie or elevating this season’s lush velvet jackets, red lends a bold update to any wardrobe basic. And jewelry is no exception. Like a lot of fashion trends, this is no accident. We did a quick check of Pantone’s Fall 2016 color palettea playful, […]