Sensational Schiaparelli
Some of my favorite costume jewelry from the 1950s was designed by Elsa Schiaparelli. I like these pieces because they are strikingly different from those of other designers of the...
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Jewelry In the Movies: The Real Stars of ‘Death on the Nile’
If you love mysteries as much as I do, you probably know the plot of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile: Linnet Ridgeway, a beautiful heiress, marries Simon Doyle, a...
True vs. Fake: Mistaken Identities
I love mysteries. As one who grew up reading the Nancy Drew series, I’ve continued to enjoy the genre to this day. If I’m unable to figure out whodunit, I...
True vs. Fake: Missing the Mark
I have to admit that I’m a stickler for accuracy. The quest for information satisfies my love of research and learning. Over the years, I’ve studied costume jewelry history largely...