Category: Gem Journal

  • Giveaway Winner

    The winner of this gorgeous bracelet is Joyce Benedict Ricker. Thanks to all who participated.

  • GIVEAWAY!

    I may be a tiny bit late in announcing this, but Pantone chose their color of the year for 2010 as turquoise. Why turquoise? Here is a little excerpt from Pantone and one of the reasons why they chose turquoise. “In many cultures, Turquoise occupies a very special position in the world of color,” explains […]

  • Concord Antiques Show

    I will be participating in the Concord Antiques Show located at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord, MA this Friday, 11/5 from 10-5 and Saturday, 11/6 from 10-4. I look forward to seeing everyone.

  • Tassel Necklaces

    Move over, graduation caps and drapery tiebacks; tassels are back in style. Tassels have been used in clothing since the 14th century as a status symbol, differentiating between the military and religious professions. When King Tutankhamun’s tomb was unearthed in 1922, a necklace with a lunar pectoral was found, consisting of ten bead tassels attached […]

  • Portobello Road

    I just got back from London and one of the highlights of my trip was visiting Portobello Road in Notting Hill.  What a treat!  One of the largest antique markets in the world, measuring 2 miles long, you can find vintage clothing, books, lace, artwork and of course, vintage and antique jewelry.  One of the […]

  • Statement Making Brooches

    Autumn is finally here and with the start of a new season, our jewelry takes a turn to chunky bold elegance. Suits are back, along with many clothes fashioned after the 1950’s, including accessories. I love vintage brooches. It always dresses up your outfit. With the trend towards daytime elegance, I think that vintage brooches […]

  • Boldfacers Vintage Pop Up Store 9/9/10

    I have been invited to participate in the Boldfacers Vintage Pop Up Store on Thursday, September 9th between 6-10PM at the W Hotel. There will be a DJ and cocktails. Please join us – lots of vintage!!!    I have some great jewelry that I recently purchased that I will be bringing to the show.   Looking forward […]

  • Conservative Glamour

    What woman hasn’t been affected by the recession?  We have all been more careful in our fashion purchases, reacting to fashion for the fall of 2010 in a more subtle and conservative style.  In the current state of the economy, it’s important for a woman to be much savvier in her choices and to also […]

  • Field Trip!

    FIELD TRIP!  On Thursday, August 19th, I attended the Osterville Historical Society Annual Antiques Show in Cape Cod.  What a gorgeous sunny day!  A lovely, intimate show, I had the great pleasure of meeting some old friends and finding a few special treasures.   The top photo, Objects of Desire and Prints, Cards and Ribbons […]

  • Giveaway on Beyond Boston Chic!

      Martini Severin, founder of the fashion blog, Beyond Boston Chic, will be blogging about vintage jewelry and Gracious Gems this Wednesday. Please check out her website, as there will a giveaway of a fabulous piece of vintage jewelry, courtesy of Gracious Gems!   Thanks Martini!   www.beyondbostonchic.com