When I was growing up, I quickly lost interest in baby dolls as soon as I discovered Barbie. My cousin, who was five years older […]

If you’re just getting into thrift shopping and foraging garage sales for bargains, Bijoux Terner is a brand you’ll likely run across at some point. […]

While some garnets and sapphires are color-changing stones, a favorite among gem-seekers is alexandrite. Stones like these have intrigued fine jewelry lovers for centuries. But […]

Thrifters and estate sale shoppers often run across molded glass, which can resemble the look of cut glass. Why is it important to know the […]

When Iris Apfel—the doyenne of ladies who embrace expressive accessorizing—passed away recently at the age of 102, I saw photo after photo of her adorned […]

After writing about peacock eye glass recently, I started thinking about several other types of stones that can add value to even the most ordinary […]

The world of modernist jewelry design can be a fascinating field of study, whether you’re building a collection or researching a thrift store find. Danish […]

If the name Balfour sounds familiar, it’s probably because a class ring made by this well-known company has crossed your path at some point. I […]

Since March is Women’s History Month, I thought it would be a great time to highlight some of the many women who have made a […]

I’ll start with a confession: I’ve probably forgotten more of the lessons I learned in my mother’s antiques shop than I remember. There were that […]