Category: Gem Journal

  • Three Days Until Valentine’s Day

    Only three days left until Valentine’s Day. Baubles are always a welcome gift. It’s time to add some jewels to your wardrobe and what better way than with a sale! Use coupon code SAVE10 and take 10% off any order of our entire collection of vintage and antique jewelry. I have listed some wonderful, unusual […]

  • Charmed, I’m Sure

    My favorite piece of vintage jewelry is my sterling charm bracelet. I purchased the bracelet (circa 1950’s) and then slowly added the sterling charms. Each charm has a special significance to me and date from 1890 to the 1960’s. Here are some examples of my charms: Love token dated 1890 with my initials, JEB. Statue […]

  • The Final Layer – Why Accessorizing Your Outfit is Important

    Have you ever walked into a room and noticed something missing? You admire the room, with its generous proportions, comfortable and stylish seating and colorful rug. So what’s wrong? It’s the final layer that so many people forget; the artwork, the vases, the books, something interesting on the coffee table and of course, flowers. It […]

  • Lockets and the Heart

    Lockets first became popular during the Victorian era and were meant to be worn next to the heart of its owner, either via a long chain or clipped to the front of one’s dress with a pin. They were often given as condolences to those who had lost a loved one. In times of war, […]

  • Valentine’s Day Sale!

    It’s time to add some jewels to your wardrobe and what better way than with a sale! Use coupon code SAVE10 and take 10% off any order of our entire collection of vintage and antique jewelry. I will be adding new pieces so please check back each day. If you have a special request, please […]

  • BONNE SAINT VALENTIN

    The subject of love is close to our hearts. Here are some of my favorite quotes from famous people that gracefully express their feelings about love. Don’t forget to celebrate your romantic soul on this special day with someone you love, someone you admire, someone you are friends with. Bonne Saint Valentin! Nobody has ever […]

  • Resort Wear 2011

    I am ready for a vacation. A warm one, that is. The cold weather is getting to me and it’s only January! I don’t care where I go, as long as my toes thaw out. In the meantime, I have been looking at the top resort must-haves for lounging in the sun. Some of my […]

  • The Copacabana and New Year’s Eve

    The Copacabana in New York City was the place to see and be seen in the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. If you wanted fun, glamour, good food and great entertainment, the Copa was the place to be. Great entertainers were showcased here and of course, there were the Copa girls. This is my father’s copy […]

  • Holiday Sale

    Add some bling to your holidays. Use coupon code SAVE20 and take 20% off any order of our entire collection of vintage and antique jewelry. Need the perfect jewels for your holiday party? I will be adding new pieces each day. If you have a special request, please use our Personal Shopper form or e-mail […]

  • Glamour Girl

    Did you know we have a beauty queen in the family? That’s my mom, Lorraine, on the SS Oceanic in the mid 1960’s. She was Miss Phone-y U.S.A. and won first prize. How do you like her gold lame bathing suit? A little risqué, don’t you think? My glamour girl is still, to this day, […]