The School of Fine Jewelry

Learn the honest home tests that reveal a real diamond, and the antique quirks that trick even careful eyes into doubting a genuine stone.

I'll show you why lab grown diamonds lose their value while antique stones hold theirs, so you can choose the one that truly suits your...

Learn what to do first when jewelry arrives from someone you loved, so grief never costs you her true value.

Discover which simple checks, from marks to magnets to the feel of real weight, actually tell you if a piece is gold, and which ones...

Learn how to read hallmarks, spot gold-filled or plated pieces, and tell Swedish crowns from Danish towers so you never overpay for a piece she...

I'm excited to introduce Nextmine, my new marketplace where collectors can buy and sell their pre-loved fine jewelry directly from each other, letting each piece...

Discover why gold has held her value for thousands of years, and how she can protect your savings while looking beautiful around your neck or...