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The Adventurine by Marion Fasel

The jewelry newsletter with historical deep dives, musings on contemporary trends, rare finds and pop culture highlights.

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What Are the “It” Designer Jewels Now?

The must-haves of the moment are filled with character and come in a range of styles and prices

Stars Wore Their Own Jewels in ‘The Women’

Details on the personal pieces Norma Shearer, Paulette Goddard and Joan Crawford flaunted

The Curious Case of the Zendaya Spider Brooch

Two historic jewelry houses claimed a giant yellow-sapphire piece worn by the actress on a Spider-Man red carpet as their own. Now it has seemingly disappeared. What happened?

Exclusive Details on Penelope’s Big Necklace in ‘The Odyssey’

And thoughts on other pieces Christopher Nolan added to the story as plot devices

Jewelry That Will Make You Believe in Greek Gods

Styles made around the time of Homer’s Odyssey still inspire designers

The Jewelry Rules To Follow and Break

Some things are still kind of (sort of) sacred

Summer Jewelry That Brings the Fun..and (Yes) Sexy Back

Whisper Thin Chains, Colorful Cords, Breezy Big Earrings and Squoval Hoops

The Little Known Stories Behind FDR’s Victory Clock

Why did Pierre Cartier give the timepiece to President Roosevelt with a message in French?

The Pinky Finger Is Taking On Big Ring Responsibilities

Find out about the history of the pinky rings and the designers who are making and wearing now

5 Things You Should Know About David Webb

A primer on the iconoclastic American designer