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...
by Val the Gem Gal | Feb 7, 2019 | People, Style
It’s Black History Month, so I wanted to take the opportunity and talk about some amazing women of color that you may not have heard of! Today, that person is Elizabeth Keckley, a seamstress and designer who worked in the White House for Mary Todd Lincoln. (Mary...
by Val the Gem Gal | Dec 13, 2018 | Jewelry, People, Style
Today is Mary Todd Lincoln’s birthday, and while you may not know anything about her, trust me when I tell you she LOVED jewelry! Mary was a woman of means before she married Abe Lincoln. And she liked all the fine jewelry that was available at the time. If...
by Val the Gem Gal | Oct 1, 2016 | Style
Pink is everywhere in October. That’s right, everyone, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness month. For those of us who know someone who has suffered with the disease, it’s a time to reflect on what we can do to help and support our friends and family. But it also got...