Jewelry

June 8, 2025

Toddler Discovers a Medieval Pendant Worth Millions Buried in a Field

Digging for buried treasure is a nearly universal make-believe activity for kids. But for a four-year-old in Essex, England, it became a reality. In May 2009, James Hyatt was playing with his father’s metal detector when the machine began furiously beeping. What they found when they dug deeper into the earth was a priceless golden reliquary, believed to have been made over 500 years ago in the 16th century.

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July 17, 2024

Handmade “Nose Rings” Designed To Look Just Like Different Animal Noses

Designer Kathryn Reid is not your typical jeweler. Her high-quality and unique designs break away from traditional norms in the jewelry industry. This is particularly evident in her latest Nose Ring collection. These uniquely crafted accessories are not your typical “nose rings” meant for human noses. Instead, they are rings meant for the human finger that happen to be shaped like animal noses.

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July 2, 2023

21 Enchanting Accessories & Pieces of Jewelry Made With Real Flowers

If you love all things floral, you probably have cultivated your own crop of flower accessories. The next step? Add some authenticity to your collection with this glistening garden of jewelry made from flowers. From delicate accessories to conversation starters, we're sure you'll find something you love. Featuring flowers encased in everything from bangles to baubles, this selection of captivating statement pieces is a great way to spruce up your jewelry box.

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