The influence of retro style on modern jewelry and fashion is unfading in today’s fast-trending world. The retro period married optimistic visions of the future with nostalgia from the past, creating a wide palette of inspiration for women to pick and choose from. Here, Frank Pollak & Sons unearths the origins behind this retro jewelry…
A Brief History of Art Deco Jewelry
Art deco jewelry design captures the zeitgeist of a truly remarkable period in history known as the Roaring Twenties. People found reprieve in speakeasies during the era of Prohibition, and self-binding chains of the Victorian age were clipped loose as people began to exhibit the free-spiritedness of a culturally prosperous and thriving era. Edwardian and…
The Origins of the “Something Old, Something New” Wedding Day Tradition
If you’ve ever been a member of a wedding party, you’ve probably heard somebody at some point mention the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” wedding custom. This practice is intended to bring the bride good luck on her wedding day and a lifetime of nuptial bliss. Many people, while loyally following this…
How to Incorporate Statement Necklaces Into an Everyday Wardrobe
As women get ready for an evening out, they devote a lot of time to choosing the right accessories that will complement their outfits. Accessories are essentially the ornaments dangling from your frame, drawing the eye in. Sometimes all you need to dress up a basic t-shirt and a pair of jeans is a touch…
Business is Booming for De Beers in Botswana
Since the company was originally founded in 1888, De Beers has grown to become one of the largest diamond producers in the world—and in 2017, the company is more than living up to its reputation. Through the first half of the year, De Beers is on pace to produce more diamonds in Botswana than it…
World’s Largest Diamond Exploration Ship Sets Sail
Diamonds provide a rare glimpse into the world’s natural beauty—their elegance adding a stylish, gorgeous touch to the people who are lucky enough to wear them as jewelry. The diamond industry has been intensely competitive throughout its long history, with companies continually striving to find the highest-value diamonds to catch the eyes of their customers….
A New Tool in the Fight Against Synthetic Diamonds
Some synthetic diamonds are pretty cheap looking while others are harder to spot. The ones that are hard to spot are the ones that cause concern for jewelry buyers. While you almost have to admire the work that goes in to creating one of these “fake diamonds,” you definitely don’t want to spend your hard-earned…
Art Imitating Life: Jewelry Inspired by Animals
You’ve heard the saying “art imitates life,” right? Today, we have a few special pieces from the Frank Pollak & Sons collection that may prove this saying rings true – if you believe in unicorns, that is. The Unicorn Tappestry was created by Seaman Schepps in the United States in the 1940s. It is a…
Valuing a Diamond: The Four C’s of Value
Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but why are they a girl’s best friend? Why are diamonds considered to be such a hot commodity when it comes to jewelry? While the clarity and sparkling appeal of a diamond is obvious, why it is so highly valued and popular may not always be so clear….
The Right Cut: Understanding Different Diamond Cuts
Once upon a time, people were extremely concerned with size when it came to buying diamonds. The bigger the diamond, they thought, the better! That led to many people purchasing big diamonds, even if it meant that those diamonds weren’t necessarily of the best quality. This thinking has slowly transitioned, though, and now in 2017,…