Family is so closely linked to sentiment that sometimes it is hard to separate memory with objects, emotion with objects… that bitter sweet feeling in a moment of loss and a moment of remembrance. We all deal with these correlations…

The butterfly brooches pictured here deemed themselves worthy of sharing, though they are only a small slice of everything the museum has on display now through April 2012. Science and history aside, there is no denying the absolute magnificence of these sparkly creatures.

On November 16th, 2010, the world was once again introduced to this stunning 18 carat blue sapphire on the hand of Kate Middleton, Prince William’s future wife. We remember this iconic heirloom from the late Diana, Princess of Wales.  …

There is more to the Smithsonian in Washington DC than just the Hope Diamond. Their specimen collection is one of the finest in the country and surely worth visiting at least once!  Pictured below is the stunning 423 carat Logan…

Dragonfly Buckle, c. 1903. Piel Freres (1850-1920) Courtesy of Tadema Gallery, London Mark: Tweet

It is easy to think that the jewelry we deal in is old and worth regard… that is when our collection isn’t compared to heirloom above. The amulet is a ram-headed falcon crafted with gold, lapis, turquoise and cornelian. The…

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How great is it that as we speak, I am sitting on an Amtrak train blogging. Technology is amazing here with my WIFI card and laptop, looking around at all the various people and the stories they carry. My trip…

I recently had the opprotunity to deal with a fabulous piece from Charles Horner . I am kicking myself now for not getting a picture of it. To me, it was one of the finest of this company that I…