by Val the Gem Gal | Apr 16, 2020 | Design
By now, you should all know how much I love brooches and pins. I hate a great little collection of owls and other animal pins. But one day, a good friend showed me something like I had never seen before! In his hand was an exquisitely carved wooden bird pin. Now, some...
by Val the Gem Gal | Oct 17, 2019 | Design, Jewelry
This is the third post in my new feature – SEVEN QUESTIONS. The concept is very simple. Basically, I ask jewelry stores or jewelry designers the same seven questions. You all know how much I love jewelry….. this just lets me talk to other people who love...
by Val the Gem Gal | Aug 15, 2019 | Design, Gems, Jewelry, Style
Gem gals! I am not in the market for an engagement ring, but SO MANY other people are! I know plenty of millennials excited for an upcoming wedding, and lots of older women (whether marrying first or not) excited about the same thing. A loving partner to share your...
by Val the Gem Gal | Aug 1, 2019 | Design, Jewelry
I know Wimbledon is over, but I’m still excited about tennis! And it’s a sport where jewelry is expected?! Even better! Today I walk you through WHY you should have a tennis bracelet in your jewelry box. Besides, the history of why they’re even...
by Val the Gem Gal | Jul 11, 2019 | Design, Jewelry, People
Hey there, gem gals! I know you probably didn’t think there would be a link between jewelry and walking on the moon, but I’m here to tell you THERE IS! If you didn’t know it yet, July 20, this coming Saturday, is the 50th anniversary of when we...
by Val the Gem Gal | Jul 4, 2019 | Design, Jewelry, Style
It seems strange, I know! But our iconic stars and stripes, our great red, white, and blue look absolutely AMAZING in the hands of an iconic Italian jewelry designer. Happy 4th of July, gem gals!!! You know I like to celebrate some uniquely American aspect of jewelry...