Pretty shiny things

An archive of jewelry delight!

Below, you will find links to different articles and archives here on Diamonds in the Library. If you’re shopping, click here to go straight to my ShopMy page. 

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Guides and tips:

What to do when a ring is stuck on your finger.
Bon Voyage: How to travel with jewelry.
How to Layer Necklaces: #neckmess legends.
How to Wear a Brooch: 13 styles you’ll want to try. 
Jewelry sizing cheat sheet
How to pack jewelry for a move
A better way to pack necklaces.
How to Buy Jewelry on Ruby Lane.
How to Buy Jewelry on Ebay
How to Buy Jewelry on Etsy

Jewelry history:

Transatlantic cable souvenir jewelry: a slice of history.
Secret messages: what is acrostic jewelry?
A love poem you can wear: the Augis medaille d’amour.
Jewels for votes for women: let’s talk suffragette jewelry.
Abolitionist jewelry of the 18th and 19th century anti-slavery movement.

Famous jewels:

Wearing Marie Antoinette’s jewelry.
Elizabeth Taylor’s Bulgari emeralds and diamonds.
The Duchess of Windsor’s Cartier panther bracelet.
This Egyptian Revival necklace from Devil Wears Prada has a royal past.

Education:

Jewelry library: reviews of jewelry books.
Antique jewelry fraud: 11 ways to protect yourself online.
Antique Jewelry Shows: what you need to know.
An introvert’s guide to surviving trade shows.

Blogging:

How to report stolen Instagram content.
Influencers 101: how to work with jewelry bloggers.
My best advice for new bloggers.
How I make money blogging: peek behind the scenes.

Photography:

How to take great jewelry photos with your phone.
Level up your photos with a clip on phone light.

Categories:

All the jewelry
Antique jewelry shows
Auctions
Blogging
Jewelry storage
Jewelry under $200
Non-jewelry gifts for jewelry lovers
Ring roundups
Store profiles
Treat Yourself: jewelry under $300

By type:

Bracelets
Brooches and pins
Earrings
Engagement rings (all)
Vintage engagement rings
Hair ornaments
Necklaces
Rings
Tiaras
Watches

By era:

Georgian
Victorian
Belle Epoque/Edwardian
Art Nouveau
Art Deco
Retro/Midcentury

By design element:

Acrostic Jewelry
Animal-shaped jewelry
Bows
Cannetille
Cameos
Egyptian Revival
Filigree
Floral jewelry
Lavalieres
Lockets
Lorgnettes
Mourning Jewelry
Poison rings
Tassels
Tutti frutti
Sautoirs

By material: