Only three pieces are known to exist, and BRIGHTER takes a peek into their style and history.
Those clever Victorians knew how to keep their diamonds safe and secure while traveling.
The temperature’s going up and your rings are NOT coming off. BRIGHTER is here to help…
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend – except in these 5 scenarios…
BRIGHTER shows you how the snake wrap bracelet is as relevant today as it was in 1820.
A beautifully done restoration of Caillebotte’s masterpiece reveals a diamond in the rough.
Summer is finally here so let’s celebrate June’s eternally classic birthstone – the pearl!
If the earrings in Camille Corot’s portrait look familiar, you’re not mistaken. The cyclical nature of fashion and jewelry never ceases to amaze us.
A recent trip to the Art Institute of Chicago prompted me to combine two of my loves for a BRIGHTER mini-series – art & jewelry. We begin with Grant Wood’s masterpiece American Gothic.
Too good to be true claims about synthetic diamonds and a theory that engagement rings will be a thing of the past have prompted me to clarify and challenge a few points made by the author of an article in last Sunday’s New York Times.
A tarnished golf ball marker reminded me to tell BRIGHTER readers about one of my favorite polishing tools – Sunshine Polishing Cloth!
BRIGHTER outlines the causes and remedies of that scaly rash that can develop under wedding rings…
What better time to start BRIGHTER’S birthstone series than in March – my birthday month! Those of us born this month are lucky enough to have the gorgeous aquamarine as our birthstone.
Everyone’s familiar with the “big 3” colored gemstones (ruby, sapphire, and emerald) but BRIGHTER hopes to open your eyes to KUNZITE – a relatively unknown, but intensely beautiful, gem.
Valentine’s Day seems like the perfect opportunity to introduce the readers of BRIGHTER to one of my favorite examples of sentimentality and love in gems.
A scandalous secret royal marriage spawned an intimate token of affection that is now a rare and valuable collectible. BRIGHTER focuses way-in on Georgian “Lover’s Eye” miniatures.
It’s New Year’s resolution time. BRIGHTER outlines the BEST jewelry to wear while working out!!!
BRIGHTER explains the hidden risks of damaging your jewelry when you get gel manicures…
The Christmas season is the perfect excuse to cook up a special meal. Just be sure to remove your jewelry before you dig your hands into the dough…
An expansive collection of over 600 glittering jewels is on display at the Grand Palais in Paris until February 16, 2014. Who wants to buy me a ticket to Paris?!
Your guide to the basics of gold – Pin this for future reference…
A trip to Paris taught me that perfume can create both lasting memories and lasting damage…