Your Bitcoin Password and Your GIA Report – It’s All Money.

By Elisabeth Austin | 03/20/2018

Bitcoin Passwords on a piece of paper and GIA diamond report certificates have something in common. You want to keep…

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New York and Palm Beach Get Lucky

By Eva A. Choiring | 02/07/2018

You pretty much have to frequent one or the other…or both in order to fully grasp the idea that fine…

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Why Paris Hilton’s Engagement Ring is Noteworthy

By Elisabeth Austin | 01/08/2018

It’s a smaller story than it might have been 15 years ago, but the diamond itself is large enough to…

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Prince Harry Engages Meghan (Cushion Cut Yellow Gold)

By Elisabeth Austin | 11/28/2017

Congratulations to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.  The year 2017 has been a year of game-changing initiatives. We think this…

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From Russia with Love: (Big) November Auction

By Elisabeth Austin | 11/20/2017

Russians are excellent hosts. Amidst a light and enjoyable mingling, The ALROSA party last week showcased The Dynasty diamond collection,…

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Serious Side-eye – Celebrity Jewelry Designers?

By Elisabeth Austin | 11/17/2017

Real questions brew for real thinkers around the “Designed by Celebrity” phenomenon we’re confronted with these days. Like weeds encroaching…

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Getting Real – Should you buy Lab Grown?

By Elisabeth Austin | 11/17/2017

Dear Reader: I am asked “What are your thoughts?” regarding Lab Grown (CVD) diamonds as much as anyone. With 16…

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We’re out to Launch

By Elisabeth Austin | 11/17/2017

What to name this destination that takes an uncommonly spirited approach to the business of serious luxury. And with a…

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“KILLER QUEEN” Collecting vs. Waterboarding

By Elisabeth Austin | November 27, 2017

In this new facet of my life,  I’m going to be writing consistently about the real-ness of jewelry.  Value.  Meaning.  Societal implications.  Life-cycle.  A one-off bit of perspective follows here. Let’s call it “Framing”. It’s safe to say that nobody contemplates the gestalt of jewelry collecting quite like I do.  Of the thousands of collectors…