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I Do: Vintage Engagement Ring Do's & Dont's
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.04.22 | Courtney TannlerRomance is in the air. There’s no better time than the present to start thinking about popping the question. If you or someone you know is ready to propose, it's a great time to consider vintage engagement rings. Check out these do's and don'ts when shopping for vintage, antique, and heirloom engagement rings.
Continue ReadingIf You're Into High Fashion and Designer Accessories, You Need to See this Lifetime Collection of a Former Supermodel
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.08.21 | Jennifer VentrescaThroughout her acting and modeling career Kathy Speirs-Puccio collected, wore, and kept only the finest in designer fashion and accessories. Her passion for high design continued through the end of her life. In fact, her residence had full rooms dedicated to her clothing and fashion accessories. Take a look at the life and estate collection of Kathy Speirs-Puccio.
Continue ReadingTop Care & Storage Tips for Your Vintage Designer Handbag
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 11.01.21 | Courtney TannlerYou’ve just treated yourself and bought a luxurious designer bag. Whether it's your first large purchase or a new addition to your existing vintage collection, you want know how to best care for your new favorite shoulder buddy. We have some basic tips for care and storage of fine designer handbags.
Continue ReadingMust-Know Expert Tips for Sourcing and Passing Down Heirloom Jewelry
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 08.11.21 | Jennifer VentrescaEvery August, National Wear Your Mother's Jewelry Day occurs without much fanfare and without much notice. But this year, we got to thinking, what might be so special about your mother's (or grandmother's) jewelry that there's a day dedicated to it? That question led us to consider all jewelry passed down from our forbears ... heirloom jewelry and to inquire for industry experts their tips for sourcing and passing down heirloom jewelry.
Continue ReadingAuthor, Journalist, Collector: The Estate of Patricia K. Brooks
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 06.21.21 | Jennifer VentrescaWriter. Activist. Traveler. Critic. The estate collection of Patricia K. Brooks encapsulates the life of this well-rounded, well-traveled woman. Learn more about her life, works, and life's collections.
Continue ReadingBreaker of Molds: The Lifetime Works & Personal Collection of Norma Flanagan
Collector Highlights | PUBLISHED 05.08.21 | Jennifer Ventresca"Creating art is a necessary experience in my daily life. It has made me aware of really seeing and feeling everything around me rather than just looking at the world." Discover how Norma Flanagan broke the traditional housewife mold of the era and embarked on a life surround by art.
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 VII - Jewelry Terms of Miscellany
Jewelry & Fashion | PUBLISHED 02.02.21 | Jennifer VentrescaSome terms don't necessarily fall into the neat categories of gemology or metallurgy, but are nonetheless good to know. We've collected some miscellaneous jewelry terms -- most of them have to do with embellishments. Here are our terms of miscellany.
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