“Parting is such sweet sorrow that I shall say goodnight till it be morrow.” Once again, the wise and witty wordsmith William Shakespeare penned a sentiment that, while true for...

With the golden age of Hollywood going full tilt, movie stars–from the zany Lucille Ball to the alluring Ava Gardner—brought back the joy of glamour and, of course, that included...

At Lang, we love hearts just as much as the next romantic. We also appreciate that, as the ballad proclaims, “Love is a many-splendored thing,” and can be expressed in...

Lose 10 pounds. Save more money. Travel more. Learn a new language. The New Year is here and with it, the requisite resolutions. We start off with rousing enthusiasm and...

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, sang passionately about her conflicted participation in a “Chain of Fools.” Here at Lang, we confess–we are fools for chains! How could we not...

Snakes, hearts, hair bows (literally!), lockets, and critters of all sorts. If you’re ready to begin your antique jewelry collection, the Victorian era is a good place to start. We...

“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” Oh, so true, Mr. Shakespeare. However, when it comes to nailing down...

In 1937 the International Exhibition of Arts and Techniques in Modern Life was held in Paris, and on display were jewels designed with bright gemstones and motifs—scrolls, volutes, flowers, animals—that...

The 1920s, often referred to as the “Roaring 20s” was a time of great prosperity and innovation—including a striking new aesthetic in jewelry. The style that we call “Art Deco”...

Backlash and whiplash. The Art Nouveau movement began in France and was spurred by artists’ dissatisfaction with design-deficient machine-made goods of the Industrial Age, focusing instead on handcrafted naturalistic pieces...

In 1901, the long-reigning (almost 64 years!) Queen Victoria died and her eldest son, Prince Edward VII, for whom the era is named, became king. Evolving alongside the Art Nouveau...

Throwing off old conventions, jewelry artists moved towards a more refined taste, reflected in artisanal rather than mass-produced creations.  Electricity, Arts and Crafts/Art Nouveau Movements promoted original creations instead of...

Changes in fashion, the excavation of ancient Egyptian treasures, and the death of Prince Albert influenced jewelry styles during this period. Women are entering the workforce, and the suffragette movement...

With the advent of photography, Queen Victoria was thrust further into the public eye displaying her every fashion choice and her love of jewelry.  She set trends with styles that...

The burgeoning art scene, great strides in science and world exploration, the advent of rail travel, and changing societal roles for women, created the perfect backdrop for the creation of...