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Nine Jewelry Blogs You Should Be Following

BY : Emily Zimmer

Ready to pop the question? Searching for that perfect diamond ring? Or maybe you’re in the market for the next original piece to add to your jewelry collection? Sounds like you have some research to do. Don’t worry, we’ve taken care of it. From antique to runway chic, these jewelry blogs will make you say “I do.”

 

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Topics: Antique Jewelry, Jewelry, Art, Buying Jewelry

Secrets Of The Diamond District

BY : Esther Meir

Brief History & Tips for Selling Jewelry in NYC's Diamond District.

 

Located on 47th street between 5th and 6th Avenue is one of New York City’s busiest locations: 

 

NYC's Diamond District

The Diamond District is a place of rich history and expert jewelers, the combination producing one of NYC’s most valued locations. Visitors from all over the world come to the Diamond District to buy and sell jewelry for the best quality and prices. 

But 47th street wasn’t always the home of NYC jewelers. In fact, the hub for buying and selling jewelry originated all the way down town on a quaint little street called, Maiden Lane.

 

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Topics: Selling Diamonds, Selling Jewelry, Diamonds, Jewelry

AARYAH trunk show at Dreams On Air

BY : Taylor Carty

Dreams On Air is a prime retail space and showroom in SoHo that features emerging and established artists fashion and accessories. Designer, Megan Kothari’s brand AARYAH is the newest collection showcased at Dreams On Air. AARYAH is a contemporary jewelry brand that takes inspiration from tribal traditions. AARYAH is a Sanskrit word that translates to "Precious and rare." The word inspired the birth of AARYAH. Each piece of handmade tribal jewelry is created especially for confident trend-setting risk takers. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted by Indian artisans who use rigorous techniques to combine contemporary designs with traditional Indian style. “I want to be known for making traditional tribal jewelry wearable and relatable while promoting traditional artistry,” said Megan in an interview with the emerging designer.

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Topics: Jewelry, Events, Art, Sterling silver

The 2017 Whitney Biennial x Tiffany & Company Collaboration

BY : Taylor Carty

This year,  Tiffany & Company  teamed up with The Whitney for their Biennial art showcase to create a collection of a lifetime. Christopher Y. Lewis and Mia Locks are co-curators for the 2017 Whitney Biennial. They selected five artists to create a limited series in collaboration with Tiffany & Co. Many of the pieces displayed were inspired by past works featured by Tiffany and other artists. Harold Mendez, Ajay Kurian, Raul de Nives, Carrie Moyer, and Sarah Hughes collaborated with Tiffany artisans to create their stunning works. Each display case was centered at the entrance of the fourth floor of Tiffany’s Fifth Avenue flagship store. Tiffany’s flagship store has continuously been a destination for shoppers who are looking for high class jewelry, engagement rings, watches, and a wide variety of accessories. From the beginning, Tiffany & Co goods embodied three distinct characteristics, according to Tiffany & Co archivist Annamarie V. Sandecki: “Inspiration from either nature or the art of other cultures, innovative technique, and a reliance on unusual gemstones and metals," says Sandecki. These notable attributes are the reason Tiffany jewelry and accessories forever hold their value, making them family heirlooms, timeless pieces, and by all meanings of the word, classic. Additionally, it has become attractive for jewelry collectors to sell their Tiffany jewelry or diamonds
 
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Topics: Jewelry, Selling Silver, Tiffany & Company, Art

Jewelry Trends from New York Fashion Week: Chokers are Back

BY : Sarah Hucal


By Sarah Hucal

 

Hold onto your Jimmy Choos: New York Fashion Week is in full swing, with over 80 runway shows, presentations and special events through September 11.

Emerging jewelry trends for fall 2014 point to stacked cuffs and chokers in simple forms and bold colors to offset fashions heavy on pattern and embellishment. Jewelry lines debuted so far at the Mercedes-Benz sponsored event range from wearable tech by Rebecca Minkoff to chokers by Coach and DKNY.

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Topics: News, Jewelry, Events