Tennis, Anyone? The Story of the Line Bracelet
How did a flexible, narrow, straight-line bracelet set with diamonds, known as a "line bracelet" in the 1920s, suddenly become a "tennis bracelet" in the late-1970s?
Feature Articles
Read more about costume jewelry makers in these published articles by Barbara Schwartz.
Bracelets by Otis: A Surprising Connection
Schreiber & Hiller: A Jewelry Mystery Solved
Latest Blog Posts
Double Date: Two-for-One Convertible Jewelry
Like convertible cars, convertible jewelry is not a new idea.What is new are my tips for styling vintage pieces that weren't designed to be convertible. Here are some fun ideas...
Women Adorning Women: Who Were They?
Women’s History Month has inspired me to research and write about three women jewelry designers of the first half of the 20th century: Nettie Rosenstein, Elvira De Rosa and Maria...
How to Give Vintage for Valentine's Day
Need some Valentine's Day gift ideas? Here are some suggestions for one-of-a-kind gifts for your one-of-a-kind love.