November 1, 2021
In the 1950s, a most unusual earring trend took hold with earrings that followed the ear line, climbing up the side of the ears along the curve. These earrings sometimes covered the entire ear, “rising […]
September 15, 2021
Collectors are unique. We find pleasure in objects, and the internet has vastly changed how we locate those coveted or elusive treasures. The search becomes a ritual, and for me, it’s paired with my morning […]
July 7, 2021
Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, as Óscar Arístides Renta Fiallo, Oscar de la Renta (his professional name), was a Dominican American fashion designer. He trained under fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga and artist and sculptor, […]
May 18, 2018
The Dior-Kramer Connection Product endorsements, licensing, and marketing collaboration is an essential part of the business survival of the “mega-designer.” This cross-company licensing can be traced back to at least one designer, Christian Dior. Many […]
May 17, 2018
April 28, 2018
Novelty Jewelry: Fishbowl Earrings by Carol Creations (Mack Henfield and Sons) Each decade has its own quirky fad of novelty jewelry that retailers used to drive traffic to their stores. One such fad dubbed as, […]
April 28, 2018
Mosaic work is an ancient art, and “contemporary” mosaic pins, bracelets, and necklaces have been in favor for more than a century. Fashion trade magazines dating back to 1915 note their importance in fashion […]
April 22, 2018
The “DesertGem” Charm Bracelet I think every jewelry dealer who has purchased estate jewelry has one time or another come across these stone charm bracelets; They have always been, IMHO, the ugly step-child of costume […]
May 24, 2017
Hobé: Earrings As jewelry historians, we love discovering new information about our favorite jewelry manufacturers of the past, and with most vintage jewelry, the findings offer us great insight regarding the age of the piece. […]