Styles

‘Tis the season to start thinking about gifting! This holiday season, it’s especially important to plan ahead to avoid any impending supply chain issues. According to Uneek, small businesses won’t be facing the same shipping and supply chain issues that large companies have been struggling with. So, if fine jewelry is on your shopping list, shop with a trusted AGS jeweler by finding a jeweler in your area!  Click here to read Uneek’s top three ways to make sure the season of giving goes as smoothly as possible.

Throughout November, we’ve posted some incredible jewelry and gems that attracted a lot of attention! We’d like to spotlight a few that really stood out. Take a look at our top five Instagram posts so far, and if you see something that you’d like to add to your wish list, find an AGS jeweler near you! Paraiba Tourmaline Jewelry by Simon G Jewelry Circle Hoops by Kimberly Collins Gems Honey-yellow & Raspberry-pink Sapphire Rings by AG Gems Jewelry Designs by Goshwara Orange Sapphire Ring by Omi Privé

Feeling unsure about the perfect engagement ring to choose for your special someone? Jewelers Mutual® Group has four thoughts you should consider to help guide your decision. Click here to read their blog, Picking an Engagement Ring? 4 Thoughts to Consider. Engagement ring by Fire & Ice Diamonds.

As the weather cools and the leaves change, our styles gravitate toward something cozier! When choosing your favorite fall outfits, don’t forget the accessories. Find some inspiration to take your outfit into the next season with these four fall fine jewelry trends. 1) Paperclip Chain The paperclip chain is a simple yet adaptable jewelry piece that can easily turn any look around. Its variety of lengths and sizes, elongated links, and lightweight strands are perfect for the foundation of a layered look or an added touch of shine. Rose Gold Elongated Link Chain by Stuller, Inc. Yellow Gold Paperclip Chain

By Isabelle Corvin, CG, Staff Gemologist at Panowicz Jewelers Queen Victoria (1819-1901) Engraved by W.Holl and published in The Queens of England encyclopedia, United Kingdom, 1890 It’s a historical fact that Queen Victoria loved jewelry. The so-called “Victorian Era,” named after the queen is commonly considered to be the period between 1837-1901. This was an era of growth and strength, shaped by politics and by the industrial revolution. The power and innovation in the air are reflected in the jewelry of the day in the most artistic way. Queen Victoria inspired and requested much jewelry, even designing some pieces herself.

It’s not every day you get to see high-end or award-winning jewelry. Even if you may only be able to wear them in your dreams, they’re just as aesthetically pleasing when viewed from afar! For some fashion inspiration, we’re sharing a few jaw-dropping gems and some everyday pieces from members of the American Gem Society (AGS). X-Tension 2010 Winner by The Inspired Collection. An extendable bathroom mirror was the inspiration behind X-Tension, an award-winning white and yellow gold necklace holding a trillion cut green tourmaline, designed by Nigel Wong of The Inspired Collection. “Fascinated by the concertina-like movements of the extendable

In 2020 we embraced video meetings; that practice continues into 2021. Though it may not have the same connection of in-person meetings, there is a silver lining: the evolving role of jewelry and the resulting trends. Bold, colorful necklaces and earrings show well on camera, adding color and cheerfulness. Dressing for the camera means selective use of color and re-thinking the scale of jewelry; what we easily see in person is often lost on screen. Vivid colors and statement jewelry certainly help. So, as long as we are all under the eye of the omnipresent camera lens, remember the words