Jewel School- Lighthearted takes on the jewelry trade

Raymond Yard: An Art Deco Legend

A piece by Raymond Yard (photo source: Christies.com) Best known for his exquisite platinum mountings and for using only the highest quality gemsto...

The Point Cut: The Antique 'Diamond Cut' That Started Them All

Point cut diamonds are well-shaped versions of diamond crystals in their natural octahedral and dodecahedral crystal forms, which were highly rever...

Edwardian vs. Art Deco

Anyone who’s dipped their toes in the jewelry world has undoubtedly heard the terms Edwardian and Art Deco thrown around. And still, you might be w...

Significance of the Golconda Mine

Anup Jogani explains the significance of the Golconda mine from a dealer’s perspective. As a dealer and connoisseur, the Golconda mine represents a...

The Constitution of Fine Craftsmanship

How does a dealer like Anup Jogani determine quality craftsmanship? The first distinction to make is the difference between jewelry made over eight...

The Allure of Fancy Color Diamonds

Anup Jogani shares the dealer's perspective: What makes the distinction between fancy colored diamonds and colorless diamonds (white diamonds) so c...

Tiffany & Co

The Brand We All Know and Love A 1920s Tiffany pearl necklace from the Jogani collection It’s time to talk about one of my favorite jewelry brands...

Cartier

Since its genesis over 170 years ago, Cartier has been a dominant force in the jewelry industry, adorning the elite all around the world: from Euro...

Michael Kazanjian | Kazanjian Brothers, Inc.

With over half a century of experience, Michael Kazanjian shares his vast knowledge, tales from the trade, and experience with some of the world's ...

Sandeep Rawat | Heritage Gems

As a 14th-generation jeweler, Sandeep Rawat offers the historical perspective of his family business as well as insights into the evolution of the ...

Caring for your Jewelry

Jewelry is so much more than adornment - it’s our spiritual armor. Everyday, we wear the pieces that symbolize who we are: pieces rich in sentiment...

Thoughts from a 2015 show

2015 We’re on the heels of the New York Antique Jewelry and Watch Show, which ran from July 24th to 27th in Manhattan. What a trip! Our time in th...