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Curating Timeless Elegance with Emily Brownell
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 01.24.24 | Tam TranDiscover curated elegance with Emily Brownell at Gilded Hearth Interiors. Uncover vintage treasures, delve into bespoke design, and bid boldly for timeless beauty.
Continue ReadingCurated with Jennifer Evans: Brown Wood Furniture Treasures
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 09.07.23 | Tam TranDiscover Jennifer Evans of Manor South's captivating guest curation, celebrating her unwavering passion for 'old brown wood' furniture. Dive into a world where timeless elegance meets rustic charm. Explore her expert insights today!
Continue ReadingEight Must Haves to Help Refresh Your Living Room with Phaedra Brown
Complementary. Guest Curations | PUBLISHED 02.01.23 | Tam TranIn this week’s edition of Complementary. Guest Curations, we challenged Phaedra Brown, self-professed lover of color and pattern to select her favorite online auction items to inspire you to refresh your living room decor.
Continue ReadingBTS Glimpse into a NYC Brownstone
On the Auction Block | PUBLISHED 05.18.21 | Jennifer VentrescaNothing says "single family living" in a town where living space comes at a premium like a New York City brownstone -- especially when that brownstone is located on the corner of Madison Ave and East 84th. Now, you can get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a stately 84th Street home filled with old world charm.
Continue ReadingBlack Diamonds ... Oh, So Unique
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 04.24.21 | Susan LeeperLast week, we focused on all the fabulous shades of colored diamonds (brown, yellow, green, blue, red, pink, and purple). This week, our gemologist, Susan Leeper, brings us the glamour, allure, and extraordinary timelessness of the black diamond....
Continue ReadingColored Diamonds of April ... Oh, So Pretty
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 04.15.21 | Susan LeeperWho says diamonds should be white? Did you know that diamonds come naturally in a wide array of colors and hues ranging from the most common -- browns -- to the extraordinarily rare red diamond? Since the diamond is April's birthstone, we are celebrating the mighty diamond.
Continue ReadingJewelry Part VIII: Proper Care, Cleaning, & Storage
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 03.10.21 | Jennifer VentrescaDid you know that BRG's jewelry department has a GIA graduate gemologist and jewelry expert on staff? We recently sat down with her to learn the best DIYs to properly clean, store, and care for the treasures lying in your jewelry box.
Continue ReadingJewelry Part II - Processing Jewelry in the Lab
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.19.20 | Jennifer VentrescaWhen it comes to jewelry, knowledge is definitely power! How can you tell the difference between something that is pure versus plated? How can you determine the difference between a real diamond versus some of the really beautiful modern-day high-end cubic zirconias on the market? It just so happens, that BRG has its own jewelry lab and now we're giving you an inside peek inside.
Continue ReadingIntroducing a Safer Way to Consign
BRG Happenings | PUBLISHED 04.14.20 | Jennifer VentrescaWith the country shutting down because of COVID-19, we've been looking for ways to help our consignors to earn more for their smalls -- all from the comfort of their homes. Introducing the latest initiative born from our search ... Consign by Mail.
Continue ReadingJewelry Box Detox
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 04.08.20 | Jennifer VentrescaBaubles galore. Funky costume pieces. Fine, delicate gold pieces. Chains, bracelets, anklets, rings, earrings, brooches, pins, and whatnots piled in heaps and twists within the compartments that make up your jewelry box. If that sounds like your jewelry storage, then it's time to "detox" your jewelry box. Learn how here.
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