Dover Jewelry Blog

February 17, 2021

California Dreaming: Everything Old is New Again. Vintage and Estate Jewelry Is Hotter Than Ever

The glamor of Hollywood has always centered around magnificent jewelry, worn by the movie stars and fashion leaders of yesterday and today. From Elizabeth Taylor’s serpent belt and other spectacular pieces she wore in “Cleopatra,” to the diamonds (‘a girl’s best friend’, of course!) worn by Marilyn Monroe in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” Scarlet O’Hara’s necklace […]

Estate Diamond Tanzanite 14K Gold Ballerina Cocktail Ring

February 12, 2021

Tanzanite: Gemstone of the 20th Century

Tanzanite 1,000 times Rarer Than Diamond, Diminishing World Supplies What you need to know about Tanzanite Color Tanzanite comes in many colors, but blue tanzanite is the rarest and the most expensive. Deep blue is the most desired color in tanzanite, although it also comes in light blue. Tanzanite is named after the country it […]

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February 9, 2021

Rubies: Romancing the Stone for Valentine’s Day

Queens have been pampered with them. Empresses enticed by them. Lovers enamored of them. Across the centuries, the ruby has been held in highest reverence and prized above all other colored gemstones for its deep, blood-red, glorious color. Rubies were worn by royalty and they have many associations with power, good luck and wealth. They […]

December 7, 2020

Estate Jewelry Eras

Estate jewelry enhances your collection with sophisticated and stylish accessories. If you’ve searched for vintage or antique pieces before, you know there are many design periods throughout history to admire. You may prefer one style or select items across eras for your collection. Either way, purchasing vintage and antique accessories can be simpler when you […]

October 26, 2020

Shopping Big: Selecting Your Vintage and Estate Statement Jewelry

Imagine holding a beautiful part of history in your hands. With vintage jewelry, you do just that. Picture past owners and the outfits these pieces accented. When you select vintage statement jewelry, you add a whole new layer to your accessories. Large gemstones, unique shapes, intriguing motifs and diamond-studded surfaces are only the beginning of […]

March 31, 2020

Red Carpet Jewelry Trends

As the world looks forward to a new decade, jewelry trends are looking back at the Roaring ’20s for inspiration. The glam, art deco styles of the age of flappers and speakeasies are getting a 21st-century makeover and making their mark as contenders for the best red carpet jewelry. From diamonds to colorful gemstones, old […]

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