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St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what do you immediately think of? Four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, getting pinched, and… GREEN, of course! But, you may be wondering about the history of these silly-sounding traditions. First, let’s start with pinching. As folklore would have it, the story behind why you get pinched on St. … Continue reading Pinch-Proof Emerald Jewelry for St. Patrick’s Day →

  Earlier this month, many had their eyes glued to the TV on January 6 as the annual 2020 Golden Globe awards were underway. Some watch for the celebrity interviews, many watch for the fashion and outfits, and some (like us!) watch specifically for the JEWELRY FASHION! Here are a few of our favorite celebrity … Continue reading The Stars & Gems of the Golden Globes 2020: Our Favorite Celebrity Jewelry from the Red Carpet →

  Fashion trends are often cyclical, and that goes for jewelry fashion trends, as well. A century ago, the Roaring 1920s had begun, and the jewelry fashion trend at hand was Art Deco. We believe these gorgeous Art Deco jewelry trends are as much in style now in 2020 as they were 100 years ago. … Continue reading Art Deco Jewelry Trends from the 1920s: Is 2020 the New Roaring 20s? →

August 7th, 2016 marks the 30th anniversary for Steven Fearnley, owner of J.S. Fearnley, of his very first sale in 1986. Beginning his education at the Gemological Institute of America in California in the early 1980s, Steven has continued to garner a wealth of knowledge and experience in the jewelry industry and is still ever eager … Continue reading Celebrating 30 Years with J.S. Fearnley →

The Art Deco era emerged following the end of the First World War as a decadent time that was highly modern and extremely influential on the arts and decorative arts. Gone were the traditions of the past and an age of cocktail parties, liberated women and the nouveau riche spread through society. This movement impacted … Continue reading Iconic Art Deco →

One of Van Cleef & Arpels most iconic designs, the Alhambra was first created in the late 1960s and remains a highly collectable jewel for the French jewelry firm today. Adorning the necklines of women throughout the world, the Alhambra is collected by many including Charlize Thereon, Reese Witherspoon, Katie Couric, and royalty such as … Continue reading Alhambra by Van Cleef & Arpels →

Having been part of men’s wardrobes since the 1600s, the popularity of cufflinks didn’t arise until around the end of the 18th century with the development of the men’s shirt. For centuries men wore a shirt in the version of a tunic that was worn under clothing and not visible but by the Middle Ages this undershirt was … Continue reading Cufflinks for the Perfect Father’s Day Gift →

J.S. Fearnley invites you to our first ever AUCTION RESERVE spring sale for 2016. Please join us for our promotional sale of exceptional jewelry at auction reserve  prices.  With auction season in full swing, typically several of our items would be making their way to the auction block for active bidders to compete on for the final bid. This year for the first time we thought … Continue reading J.S. Fearnley Auction Reserve Spring Sale →

The post war period of the 1950s to 1960s was one of affluence and great wealth which brought with it the rise of the middle class. No longer was fine jewelry only available to the rich but the middle class could now afford to purchase jewels of their own. Fashion icons emerged during this time such as Jacqueline Kennedy and Grace … Continue reading A Bird by Cartier →

When the name Buccellati is mentioned what comes to mind is their exquisite textural gold jewelry and silver objects.  Spanning many decades, their designs have maintained a high standard of craftsmanship and quality and harken back to the great goldsmith work of the Renaissance.  The firm was founded by Mario Buccellati, who began his career at … Continue reading The Legendary Italian Jewelry Firm Buccellati →