Our Gemology Expert, Barbara W. Smigel, PhD. GIA, Graduate Gemologist is my favorite resource for information about colored gemstones and tells us about the emerald in this comprehensive article

It´s truly amazing what papier mache artists can accomplish with this wonderfully versatile medium. Artists like Tine Wiggens who I recently discovered in the Papier Mache Gallery.

Thanks to everyone who has been visiting SPJ, my jewelry website launched last year, and I hope you are enjoying it. SPJ, an acronym for Susan´s Passion for Jewelry, has been created to share information about jewelry and gemstones as well as to support and promote the independent artisan community.

Swarovski crystal rings are amazing! Crystal Evolution is the only body jewelry company in the world that has been approved by Swarovski to use its "100% Crystallized with Swarovski" tag, and you should check out these knuckledusters.

April marks my two year Anniversary as the editor of Jewelry Collecting at BellaOnline. It has certainly been a fabulous two years and I’ve learned something new about jewelry every single day, and about myself, too! I am pleased to extend a special invitation to jewelry collectors everywhere!

Amy Hourigan is a graduate of the Gemological Institute of America's Graduate Pearls program, fashion writer, and accessories buyer for Moon River Pearls. I invited Amy to be our Guest Author this week.

Born of Susan Eisen´s lifelong passion for jewelry, "Crazy About Jewelry" is an invaluable resource for jewelry collectors.

Jewelry Collecting salutes Brilliant Earth! Brilliant Earth dedicates 5% of its profits to directly benefit local African communities who have been harmed by the diamond trade. Brilliant Earth is our favorite diamond resource of the year!

For those of you who collect tapestry needleweaving jewelry, Diana Kirkpatrick of Art You Can Wear, is a wonderful resource. Not only does Diana Kirkpatrick work in fiber, but also semi-precious gemstones and no matter the creation it is impeccably detailed and of art gallery quality.

For over 200 great gift ideas this holiday season, I invite you to check out the wonderful designers in SPJ's Designers Showcase and International Jewelry Designers Directory.