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Art Deco Jewelry: Part 3 the 1940s

Retro jewelry, or cocktail jewelry, was popular in the late 1930s and 1940s. Large and colorful statement pieces characterize it.

Art Deco Jewelry: Part 3 the 1940s

Retro jewelry, or cocktail jewelry, was popular in the late 1930s and 1940s. Large and colorful statement pieces characterize it.

a pink velvet tray outlined in gold with an assortment of rings

5 Things to Know When Engagement Ring Shopping

With the new wedding season just around the corner, I've seen an increase in articles discussing engagement ring trends, and I can't help but feel frustrated by some of the...

5 Things to Know When Engagement Ring Shopping

With the new wedding season just around the corner, I've seen an increase in articles discussing engagement ring trends, and I can't help but feel frustrated by some of the...

stack of colorful filigree bangles in pink and purple on a white tray on green velvet

Art Deco Jewelry: Part 2 The 1930s

The Art Deco era of the 1930s revolutionized jewelry design with its bold geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and luxurious materials. It notably favored the “white on white” look with platinum...

Art Deco Jewelry: Part 2 The 1930s

The Art Deco era of the 1930s revolutionized jewelry design with its bold geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and luxurious materials. It notably favored the “white on white” look with platinum...

The Gemmary’s First Photoshoot!

The Gemmary’s First Photoshoot!

In May 2018, The Gemmary orchestrated a full-day photoshoot to populate our new website with amazing visuals. The concept was to make antique jewelry appealing to future generations. People often...

The Gemmary’s First Photoshoot!

In May 2018, The Gemmary orchestrated a full-day photoshoot to populate our new website with amazing visuals. The concept was to make antique jewelry appealing to future generations. People often...

four necklaces in a white jewelry box on blue velvet with white flower

Art Deco Jewelry: Part 1 the 1920s

The 1920s was a decade of bold transformation, from the rise of jazz and flapper fashion to groundbreaking changes in art and design. Among the most dazzling expressions of this...

Art Deco Jewelry: Part 1 the 1920s

The 1920s was a decade of bold transformation, from the rise of jazz and flapper fashion to groundbreaking changes in art and design. Among the most dazzling expressions of this...

A panoramic view of Taxco, showcasing its historic architecture and mountainous backdrop.

William Spratling and the History of Taxco Silver

William Spratling, the father of the modern Mexican jewelry movement, created jewelry until his untimely death in 1967. Spratling’s lasting legacy will undoubtedly remain in the shining silver hills of...

William Spratling and the History of Taxco Silver

William Spratling, the father of the modern Mexican jewelry movement, created jewelry until his untimely death in 1967. Spratling’s lasting legacy will undoubtedly remain in the shining silver hills of...