Design | David Perry

The feng shui gemstone! Ammolite

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

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 […]

Trend alert! Red is the hot new jewelry hue

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 palette—a playful, […]

Back to school cool jewelry trends

If you’re like me—whether you’re in school or long out—September signals the time we hit the malls and do a wardrobe refresh. But don’t just head to the clothes racks. One of the best ways to update your back-to-school look is with some great jewelry. Here are three back-to-school cool jewelry trends you won’t want to miss.—Sue Perry

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Wow! Celebrities with great jewelry style

Among the most sparkling stars at the 2016 MTV VMA’s were the emeralds dripping from Beyonce’s earlobes. Now, days after the event, the media can’t stop buzzing about the many Lorraine Schwartz-designed pieces Queen Bey wore—including the estimated $13 million price tag. It was only a couple of months ago that the music icon wowed us with more Instagram-worthy jewelry choices from her Lemonade video. They include those stacks of Dylanex necklaces and chokers coiled around her neck and the […]