Besides being a girl’s best friend (am I allowed to say the word girls without consequences these days?), diamonds can also be a gentleman’s bane, for a whole slew of reasons; one is the trouble, …

Wine her, dine her, call her, hug her, support her, hold her, surprise her, and compliment her, smile at her, listen to her, laugh with her, cry with her, romance her, believe in her, cuddle with …

Over the years, some folks have mentioned to me how wonderful it must be to own a jewelry business, let alone your own business. My answer should be: Yes, I’m blessed or even better… that I’m …

Look around your home; there may be many “old” things that are taken for granted. It could be a rocking chair or another piece of furniture that once belonged to a cherished loved one. It could …

Lately I’m being told that I’m losing it, and this is from my immediate family. I’m 72 years of age now, and I admit my memory isn’t what it used to be. And yes, sometimes I can’t find my …

The Jeweler’s Daughter, namely my daughter Lindsay, is enjoying some well-deserved R&R at some beach resort other than here. It’s obvious to me and maybe some of my historically vetted …

I’m filling in for my daughter, Lindsay, who tells me she’s been suffering from a bad case of writer’s block. I know from experience, being the author of “All That Glitters” for the better …

It’s been a while since I’ve ranted about folks who don’t maintain their precious pieces of jewelry. Now that I have lots of time on my hands, I’ll be relentless (I’m still telling myself …

The 2026 season on Marco Island and Naples proper is now officially in full-blown mode. The shop broke jewelry and diamond sales records both in December and January, thanks to my daughter Lindsay …

There are lots of ways to describe diamonds, such as ice, being iced, bling, rocks, or sparklers. Call them what you like, they are more popular than ever here in paradise - big rings, pendants, …

I was in New England with my Yankee family for Christmas, so I missed this year’s island store shopping action week, which is well known in the jewelry biz as the Christmas crush (And don’t think …

With no intention of slighting the fairer sex, this article is geared to assist gentlemen in performing a very simple task that can be quite daunting to many guys. I was watching TV a few weeks ago …

Gold has sure enough gone crazy! It’s the main topic in the shop at this point in time. The last ‘Gold Rush” was in 2008 after the collapse of Lehman Brothers; in September, an ounce of 24 …

I’m back on the island touching up on second base, so to speak, before my next end-of-summer sojourn to my second most beloved place on earth… Mallorca, Spain. I’m really getting into this …

I may be speaking for myself and not the subject of “each other” here for the moment. There might be something I desire, like maybe another power tool for my shop or tractor implement (accessory) …

I’m back for the time being and that’s a big relief for my daughter Lindsay, who has been watching the fort since my last sailing sojourn to the clear blue Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Aegean …

Is it me, or is it that recent society is having trouble comprehending the word…NO? So many times during my illustrious career in the jewelry business, I have always felt a sense of regret after …

Apparently, my daughter Lindsay acquired a bad case of writer’s block that may have been caused as a result of the busy 2025 season being over and now replaced by the dog days of summer? Over the …

The meaning in a nutshell…”everyone is entitled to their own opinions, preferences and choices, acknowledging that people have different tastes and that what one person likes, another may not.” …

I could not help but notice a rash of bunny rabbits running around the island as of late, so Easter must be near? That also means the official firing of the starter pistol to begin the end of the …