First things first: congratulations to Lisa S., Tricia H., and Janet N., the three winners of my giveaway for GEM: The Definitive Visual Guide!! Thanks so much to the 300+ of you who entered.

Now, here’s what I’m reading this week!

Seven Minutes in Heaven by Eloisa James: Eloisa James is one of my very favorite romance authors, and I’m so excited to have a review copy of her latest.

Internets:

My post about suffragette jewelry inspired Wendy Brandes to write a post about suffragette jewelry!

The New York Post claims the era of giant engagement rings is over.

Death Personified – the many appearances of death. This is a study of how the figure of death has been represented in different cultures at different times, and I find it totally fascinating.

The Long (and Short) History of the Choker.

Confessions Of A Jewel Mule: that time I smuggled a fortune in precious jewels through customs.

TEFAF Brings Art & Jewelry to New York.

A New Exhibit in London Puts the Spotlight on Alexander Calder’s Jewelry.

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The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See: I’m only partly though this, but it’s really good.

The Girl Who Drank The Moon by Kelly Barnhill: a sweet, creative fairy tale-esque YA fantasy novel. Very well done.

Internets:

A crazy gorgeous swimwear campaign starring a 60 year old model.

What you need to know about jewelry hallmarks.

Politicians Shouldn’t Need “Daughters and Wives” to Realize Donald Trump Is a Misogynist Creep.

Meet the elderly hand models in Karen Walker’s jewelry campaign. This is glorious.

The biggest bouncy castle in the world is coming to London.

Meet the 6 writers who just won MacArthur “Genius” grants.

Vanity Fair’s international best dressed list! Worth your time.

Moschino’s paper doll runway show was pretty  awesome.

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