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Dealer Spotlight: J.S. Fearnley

Dealer Spotlight: J.S. Fearnley

Steven Fearnley created his eponymous store in 1986 as a family-run custom jewelry shop. But over 35 years in the jewelry industry, his passion for stones (kindled early in life through geology and then through gem study at GIA), appreciation for...

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Dealer Spotlight: Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry

Dealer Spotlight: Jacob’s Diamond & Estate Jewelry

Jacob Gipsman started his company, Jacob's Diamond & Estate Jewelry, in 1984. Since then, he has established the company as a specialist in vintage engagement rings, Art Deco, Edwardian, and Victorian jewelry. He freely shares some of the...

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Dealer Spotlight: Alexander’s Antiques

Dealer Spotlight: Alexander’s Antiques

Alexander’s Antiques consistently showcases a cornucopia of home décor, art and jewelry at their stand during the Original Miami Beach Antique Show. Rock crystal wall sconces? Check! A gilt bronze figure of Manjushri? Check! Estate earrings...

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A Brief History of Charles Loloma

A Brief History of Charles Loloma

Charles Loloma was a jewelry artist who used the stones of the earth to tell stories. He was also, first and foremost, Hopi. Born in the little village of Hotevilla on the Third Mesa in Arizona as a member of the Badger Clan in 1921, he spent most...

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Dealer Spotlight: A.B. Levy’s

Dealer Spotlight: A.B. Levy’s

Since it was founded in 1989, A.B. Levy's has been uniting collectors with the world-class works of art. An internationally recognized auction house based out of West Palm Beach, A.B. Levy presents auctions in their state-of-the-art facility that...

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Dealer Spotlight: Humphrey Butler

Dealer Spotlight: Humphrey Butler

Serious jewelry collectors looking for guidance in procuring exceptional pieces from 18th century to contemporary eras often turn to the expertise of UK-based firm, Humphrey Butler Ltd.  Founded in June of 2002 by its namesake, Humphrey Butler...

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Pearls and Royal British Mourning

Pearls and Royal British Mourning

With the passing of Queen Elizabeth, the royal family of England has been honoring the regent through a series of public mourning rituals. Present among them, on virtually every royal in one form or another, are pearls. Mourning jewelry as fashion...

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These Pieces can Talk: Keyamour and the S.S. Carolina

These Pieces can Talk: Keyamour and the S.S. Carolina

We always talk about the stories inherent in a piece of fine jewelry, and one of Dana Kiyomura of Keyamour’s most recent acquisitions is a dramatic illustration of those stories. The “sweet little diamond and platinum Tiffany ring” she discovered...

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