A pair of pearls can class up any look, but there’s an art to it. These days there’s a tremendous variety of pearls, and certain kinds are best for certain people. Luckily, we’ve assembled a simple guide to help you select the right pearls for you or your special someone. Akoya Pearls These are the…
Why Many Women are Buying their Own Jewelry
Times, they are a changing. Gone are the days where women wait for their partners to gift them with diamonds and jewelry, instead, they are buying their own. A shift in the jewelry industry shows many women prefer to select and buy their own pieces for many different reasons. The jewelry business began as a…
What You Should Know Before Selling Your Estate Jewelry
Are you sitting on a pile of estate jewelry that you would like to sell at some point in the near future? Depending on what you have, it could potentially be worth a lot of money. There are several steps you can take to get the biggest return possible when you sell your NYC vintage…
Letting Go of your Vintage or Modern Jewelry
Are you having trouble letting go of a bracelet that was given to you by your ex-girlfriend or an engagement ring that was given to you by your ex-husband? It’s completely understandable. In the aftermath of a romantic split, a divorce, or a breakup, it’s natural for people to want to hold on to a…
Giving the Gift of Sentiment with Vintage and Modern Jewelry
Jewelry is considered a luxury for most people, and so many consider it a rare but thoughtful purchase. This makes the gifting of jewelry a truly generous and sentimental act. Frank Pollak & Sons knows the value in gifting a unique piece of vintage or modern jewelry, and we want to encourage you to find…
The Permanent Influence of Retro Jewelry
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…