The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Alchemist’s Notebook Ring” by iKuria   “Alchemist’s Notebook Ring” of 18kt yellow gold, ruby and diamonds, by iKuria. http://www.ikuria.com/ [...]

Floral designs in jewelry are a perennial favorite, inspired by some of nature’s beautiful yet most fragile gifts. Incorporating live flowers themselves into jewelry has had a long tradition over the [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Moonlight Grapes Ring” by Georg Jensen   “Moonlight Grapes Ring” of oxidated sterling silver and 18kt white gold with brilliant cut diamonds, by Georg [...]

Wearing bracelets with long-sleeve shirts, blouses, sweaters or jackets can present a challenge, as the various items compete for visible space on the wrist. In some cases, the sleeves can be [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Heart Pendant Necklace by LeoPizzo   Heart pendant necklace in pink gold with pink sapphires and diamonds, by LeoPizzo. http://www.leopizzo.com/en [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Florette Cuff” by Carelle   “Florette Cuff” of green tourmalines and diamonds in 18kt white gold, by Carelle.  http://www.carelle.com [...]

Wristwatches have always been a bit of a hybrid product – functional as timepieces, and, to varying degrees, attractive or even breathtakingly spectacular as jewelry. With the developments in technology over [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Infinite Bracelet” by Jes MaHarry   “Infinite Bracelet” of sterling silver and 14kt yellow gold hand-hewn links, by Jes MaHarry. http://www.jesmaharry.com/ [...]

In scheduling my blog posts this week, I was surprised and delighted to learn that I have written and published over 1,000 posts since I began blogging, an offshoot of the [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Lantern Pendant” by Jane Wullbrandt   “Lantern Pendant” of 18kt yellow and white gold and ruby by Jane Wullbrandt. http://www.janewullbrandt.com/ [...]

Earring style in 2014 will be remembered for its creative adornment of all portions of the ear, styled singly or in tandem. 2015 brings an assertive return to long drop earrings, [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Hawk Armour Necklace” by Yunus & Eliza   “Hawk Armour Necklace” of gold-plated sterling silver with black enamel feather detail by Yunus & Eliza. [...]

A happy, playful theme makes a strong appearance this season with the fashion world’s embrace of bright, multi-color clothing, jewelry and other accessories. These bright designs might be the perfect antidote [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Sun Rays Necklace” by Renee Sheppard   “Sun Rays Necklace” of oxidized sterling silver and pavé diamonds by Renee Sheppard.  http://www.reneesheppard.com/ [...]

Happy New Year!  Let’s start off the New Year with a nod to a resolution that many of us do or should make — the resolution to have more fun. The [...]

The holiday season always seems a bit magical, a time of warmth and joy, even when the weather outside is frightful and last-minute shopping for those perfect gifts keeps us all [...]

While the world of technology has introduced some interesting devices that double as jewelry, there may be a downside to too much tech, as explained in the January 2015 issue of [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Cat Brooch by Oscar Heyman   Cat brooch of gold and platinum with rubies, emeralds and diamonds by Oscar Heyman.  http://www.oscarheyman.com/ [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day Bracelet with Red Tourmalines & Diamonds by Atelier Zobel   Bracelet with red tourmalines & black, pink and champagne diamonds in sterling silver and [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Arianna Pendant” by Stefan Hafner   “Arianna Pendant” with hoops of  white & black diamonds set on white gold with a tuft of diamonds [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Mughal Style Necklace” from Munnu the Gem Palace   “Mughal Style Necklace” of 22kt gold with amethysts and tourmalines, from Munnu the Gem Palace. [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Maltese Cross Hinged Stone Cuff” by Verdura   “Maltese Cross Hinged Stone Cuff “of black jade, black and white diamonds, pearl, and gold, by [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Homage Collection” Sapphire & Diamond Necklace by Alan Friedman   “Homage Collection” necklace in 14kt rose gold, yellow gold, and sterling  silver with pink [...]

A fabulous gem-studded statement necklace is nothing less than a work of art to savor. In that light, I find it disappointing when such a necklace isn’t given a proper opportunity [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Cushion Collection Ring” by ZYDO   Cushion Collection ring of 18kt gold with diamonds and ceramic by ZYDO.  http://www.zydo.it/en [...]

The Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day “Kiss Pin” by Elizabeth Gage   “Kiss Pin” of 18kt yellow gold with tourmalines, diamonds and South Sea pearls by Elizabeth Gage.  http://www.elizabeth-gage.com/ [...]

When I launched the TrulyJewelry.com blog in September 2013, one of my first posts enthusiastically saluted the classic strand of pearls. In my blog post of September 13, 2013, I noted [...]

Maybe it’s partly push-back against all the pointy, spiky designs that have been so popular over the last several years. The result:  a resurgence of perfect orbs — three-dimensional embodiments of [...]

In jewelry design, spikes have played out as a trend except for a few holdouts by the very edgiest designers, but softer version of spikes in the form of cones and [...]

As fresh ideas in jewelry design continue to develop, clusters of intriguing design elements emerge. The September 2014 issue of Elle contains two of the current trends in jewelry along with [...]

One of the more challenging styles of necklace to wear, the Y-shaped necklace, is back in the spotlight this season. This scene-stealing design requires an appropriate backdrop that doesn’t compete with [...]

As the days get shorter and darker, it seems somehow appropriate that one of the trends in jewelry is the use of dark metals. The materials employed to obtain the dusky [...]

In my blog post of August 24, I spotlighted the bejeweled insects that had found their way into fall fashions along with seasonless floral designs. Butterflies, typically a spring motif, are [...]

One form of adornment that has perennially prospered as trends have come and gone is the elegant look of jewelry incorporating coins. Coins of antiquity may have both historic and aesthetic [...]

The opportunities for extreme adornment of one’s fingers this season encompass an astounding variety of design approaches.  In my blog I’ve discussed midi rings, U-shaped rings (between the finger rings), cuff [...]

As an alumna of Yale, I enjoy the monthly alumni magazine and digital newsletters I receive from the school, although I rarely find information directly relevant to my blog. Few and [...]

Although the trend favoring looks inspired by the American West and Southwest can take part of the credit, the gemstone turquoise figures in designs of many cultural influences and time periods. [...]

A new collection of industrial designs is back on the fashion radar. “Best Accessories Built to Last” is the clever title of a stunning multi-page photo spread in the September 2014 [...]

It may first seem as though creativity has gone out the window, with repetitive terminology being applied to so many categories of jewelry, but the description “cuff,” used judiciously, makes perfect [...]

At the 2014 Primetime Emmy Awards, earrings took their rightful place as stars on the red carpet. Gone were all but a few examples of tiny below-ear dangles or studs, and [...]

It stands to reason that with the continuation of seasonless floral designs continuing to delight into the fall, insect motifs would follow along. I last wrote about insect jewelry back in [...]

A luxury timepiece is beautiful all on its own, but this season, the impetus is to add a side bracelet (or two or three) to up the style ante. The April [...]

The most cringe-worthy jewelry styling of the year (thus far) is this look from InStyle Your Look 2014, a special edition of the magazine currently on newsstands. Actress Diane Kruger is [...]

The best fashion designers, like the best jewelry designers, have a distinct aesthetic and a definite point of view as to what is beautiful. In the August 2014 issue of Vogue, [...]

The extensive adornment of the hands and fingers is an important trend in jewelry this season. Along with wide band rings, midi rings and U-shaped between the finger rings, rings that [...]

Wearing a multitude of rings at once has taken on the cute description “ring party” in the popular press. Taken to the extreme, a ring party adorns all the fingers, including [...]

Rings figure significantly in the world of fashion this season, with the look of a lot of jewelry on the fingers achieved through many avenues of adornment, including midi rings and [...]

A floral theme continues in full swing this season without signs of abating. More than just the blooms of flora are having their time in the sun.  The less colorful portions [...]

Perhaps even more girly-girl than the flower motif seen in so much of this season’s jewelry and apparel, bow-bedecked designs have a continuing presence in fashion editorial. The July 2014 issue [...]

Much like the double header bracelets and neck cuffs open at the front, ring designs with a noticeable gap are very much in style this season. These cuff-style rings, also known [...]

Just as designers are finding a myriad of fresh ways to adorn ears with jewelry this season, so too the fingers are the beneficiary of an exciting range of creative ideas [...]

Oversized stones and faux versions of huge stones in crystal and resin are having a moment in fashion, with faux wristwatches one of the harbingers of the look, as I reported [...]

It’s easy to see the similarity between the swingy style of fringe and the multiple strands of tassels, and the styles are being promoted together in the fashion press. The April [...]

Late 2013 brought plenty of examples of star-studded jewelry, as might be expected for the holiday season. Continuing well into 2014, however, stars remain a popular motif in jewelry design. The [...]

Jewelry and fashions influenced by the American West and Southwest are on trend again this season, a combination of designs influenced by Native Americans and those reminiscent of themes of the [...]

In my previous blog posting on mismatched earrings, I noted that several fashion editorials in Town & Country magazine style the model wearing one single huge earring. The new issue of [...]

Ear adornment has taken a new route over the past few months, with a huge variety of styles of ear cuffs and ear jackets attached to stud earrings figuring more and [...]

Cuff bracelets with figural animals that meet head-to-head or head-to-tail have long been popular designs. This season, a similar design with a less literal interpretation of the head-to-head design bring gemstones [...]

It’s not likely that many people choose to wear figural snake jewelry without reference to its  symbolism (such as Queen Victoria’s view that joined snakes represent eternal love) or an intriguing [...]

Rigid collar style necklaces with an opening at the back — displaying a gap between the two ends of the necklace — are familiar. The freshest collar style of necklace this [...]

Diamonds for Day Worn ostentatiously, diamonds can be too flashy for daytime wear, particularly in conservative office settings as accessories to career wear, but a new genre of daytime-appropriate jewelry incorporates [...]

“Ear jackets,” otherwise known as “stud earring jackets” or simply “earring jackets,” an add-on accessory for stud earrings, are receiving notice for their style potential this season. The latest styles go [...]

Just as some jewelry designers are adorning new territory with ear cuffs that attach to portions of ears other than ear lobes, some jewelry designers have determined that adorning the hands [...]

The March 2014 issue of People Style Watch is “all about what’s new for spring,” and editor Susan Kaufman reports that one trend she’s loving is the cutout cuff: “It’s cool [...]

Delicate pendant necklaces never really go out of style. In large part this is true because they tend to have sentimental or highly personal meaning, often symbolically reflected in the design [...]

The haphazard addition of jewelry to an ensemble can completely change its visual effect when it redirects the focus of the viewer. An excellent example of this result appears in the [...]

Happy New Year!  With the start of 2014, I’m excited to introduce a new feature in my blog – the Truly Jewelry Gem of the Day. There are many wonderful jewelry [...]