Renewing Our Wedding Vows
Earlier this year, I made a new friend named Bonnie who shared with me that she and her husband have been renewing their wedding vows every year for more than…
Margot McKinney Pearls: a Walk on the Wild Side
“I have never really been one to see the world in black and white,” says Margot McKinney, Australia’s leading luxury jewelry designer. This innocent statement in no way prepares the…
Spring is for Love (and Engagements…)
Engagement rings are symbols of the love, devotion, and fidelity a couple shares. The very shape and design of the ring, however, has additional symbolism that many couples incorporate when…
Chanel’s Camellias: Jewelry and Symbols
One of the most instantly recognizable emblems in all of Chanel’s accessories, clothing and jewelry, is the frequently recurring camellia. Karl Lagerfeld once told Vogue that Chanel has “strong icons…
Picchiotti: Gems and Tradition
The story of high-jeweler Picchiotti unfolds over the past half century. Giuseppe Picchiotti, created his company in Valenza, an ancient Italian town known for jewelry-making. Today, Picchiotti is known all…
Todd Reed: One-of-a-kind Jewelry
Todd Reed's work is rooted in artisanship and inventiveness - the twin methods of a renaissance man. Largely self-taught and perpetually driven to create, Todd Reed sought expression in all…
Chasing the Rainbow: Australian Opal
With the world's primary supply of black and boulder opal coming from its wild outback, Australia is synonymous with opal. Since the first recorded discovery of precious opal in the…
Chopard Red Carpet Jewels
The name Chopard has become synonymous with the Cannes Film Festival. The Geneva house known for its glamorous high-carat jewels is not only an Official Partner of the Festival but each year…
Baroque Pearls: Margot McKinney’s Fascinating Story
Baroque pearls have fascinated us for centuries, but what exactly are they? and how do you wear them today? Meet Margot McKinney, fourth generation Australian jeweler who is not only…
Chameleon Diamonds
Colored diamonds in and of themselves are an unusual find. As rare as they are, however, chameleon diamonds are particularly awe-inspiring because of certain qualities that no other stones possess.…