Auvere’s Journal

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EXPLORE AUVERE’S JOURNAL

Our journal is where we get personal. From musings about jewelry trends to styling tips, and gift guides to interviews, this is the place where we share the ideas, passion and inspirations that infuse our collections and the brand. It’s also the place to learn more about the beauty and long term value of high karat gold and silver jewelry. Scroll down and keep reading!

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MIXING METALS

Once upon a time, the idea of wearing gold and silver jewelry simultaneously was considered a fashion faux pas. You were either a gold maven with occasional and separate forays into silver,...

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WHAT'S HOT!

After every fashion season, style magazines, blogs and fashion news sites ponder the same question: What are the latest trends? After observing the fashion action on the runways and in t...

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SILVER HEAT

It might be hotter than Hades out there, but brace yourself because we’re about to turn the temperature up! Now we know what you’re thinking, “Auvere, you’re always so cool. What’s w...

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CELEBRATE DAD

Based on our experience, it’s rarely easy to find the right gift for the father-figures in our lives. If you ask them what they want, the usual response is “for you to invest your money.”...

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CELEBRATE MOM

May 12th is coming in hot. It’ll be here before you know it, so it’s time to start planning how to honor your mom this year. With a box of chocolates? Yawn. Flowers? So yesterday. This yea...

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The Whoop De Do About Hoops

Get ready. We are about to drop some Hoops knowledge on you. Hoop earrings are classic. They never go out of style. Hoops are chic. Hoops are cool. Hoops go with everything. Hoops...

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Dipped in Diamonds

The yang to our yin. The ice to our fire. The spark to our shine. Brilliant and hard, diamonds are the perfect foil for the warm and soft glow of Auvere’s high-karat gold jewelry. In...

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Love Is in the Air

No matter what the state of your love life is, Valentine’s Day holds a special place in all of our hearts. It’s a day to celebrate everyone you love, including yourself. If you’re on th...

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MERRY GOLD-MAS

With holiday shopping season in full swing, the clock is ticking on your gift giving. If you’re still searching for the perfect token of appreciation, love, or friendship, loo...

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THE UNORTHODOX ENGAGEMENT RING

For hundreds of years, couples around the world have enjoyed the tradition of giving and receiving an engagement ring. This singular piece of jewelry constitutes a statement of love, represe...

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A SILVER MOMENT

Okay. Okay. we know what you’re thinking. Auvere and silver? And to that question, we offer a resounding yes! Even if you’re new to Auvere, you can probably tell that we are specialis...

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ISLE STYLE

When the sweet island air tinged with a salty ocean breeze calls your name for a much-needed respite from the daily grind, don’t forget to prep your isle style. Blue skies with non-stop...

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THREADER EARRINGS:

Some pieces of jewelry seem ultra-cool but don’t seem to fit any category perfectly. They delight and confuse us all at once. We venture to say that one such item of jewelry is the thr...

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GET INTO THE BAND

Decisions. Decisions. While the engagement ring for your betrothed takes up a significant amount of mental, emotional, and financial space, don’t forget that the wedding bands are just as impo...

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WHAT IS QUIET LUXURY

If you are a fan of the TV show “Succession” or you caught snippets of Gwyneth Paltrow’s courtroom outfits on Instagram, you are likely to be familiar with the term ‘quiet luxury’. Quiet...

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What's Your Ring Style?

It shouldn’t surprise anyone that rings make up a considerable portion of fine jewelry sales across the globe. This category is smokin’ hot. And it’s no wonder! Rings are everywhere — from t...

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JEWELRY YOU NEED IN 2023

Feeling that spring itch for new jewelry but you aren’t sure where to start? Don’t worry. Auvere is here with your hit list for the spring season and beyond. Day to evening, casual to bl...

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“WHO DROPPED THE SILVER?”

We did. We dropped the silver and we aren’t sorry about it. All jokes aside, though — we know we have some explaining to do. While Auvere is flexible young brand, we have already established...

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METALLIZE YOUR HOLIDAY LOOKS

Holiday festivities have arrived faster than you can say jingle bells. So it’s time to get in the mood for some serious yuletide cheer. How does one get in said mood? Jewelry treats, of cour...

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2022 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Seems like summer was only yesterday, but here we are, thinking about shopping the best gifts for the holiday season already. And before we know it, we’ll be in full yuletide vibes in no ti...

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How to wear it: Ear Stacks

Gird your loins jewelry lovers. The days of quiet, politely bejeweled ears have given way to a boisterous, celebratory explosion of earrings from helix to lobe. The ear, when laden with care...

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THE GUY’S GUIDE TO GOLD JEWELRY

No shade to the ladies, but we’re turning our attention to the guys for a hot minute. These days, most guys limit their jewelry to watches and wedding bands. But did you know that as...

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THE STORY OF PAVÉ

When it comes to diamonds and gemstones, we don’t discriminate. We like all sizes, all shapes, and all shades. Sometimes those little touches make a big difference. Take pavé diamonds, for...

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Gold Quotes

Gold has been an object of fascination since the beginning of time. Poet laureates, celebrated authors, movie stars, and corporate moguls share the same interest in this mighty element; and...

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HOW TO WEAR IT: PINKY LOVE

When it comes to dressing up our fingers with lust-worthy rings, most of us focus our attention on the well known and much celebrated “ring finger.” Whether by habit or the result of so...

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BEJEWELED

Ever since the launch of Auvere in the fall of 2017, we have been itching to create pieces that combine the celestial beauty of true gold with the magical energy of gemstones. Thi...

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HOW TO SHOP FOR GOLD CHAINS

Worn with or without pendants or charms, chain jewelry ticks all the right boxes from cool to couture. This must-have jewelry staple feels as effortless as pulling on a fresh white tee shi...

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A GUIDE TO AUVERE’S GOLD FINISHES

There are many ways to describe a piece of jewelry, from its style to its type and function, to even the materials used. But one thing that’s often overlooked is the finish applied to the su...

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VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT GUIDE

There’s something about Valentine’s Day that looms large in our psyche and our calendars. Maybe it’s because February 14 is the only day of the year utterly devoted to romantic love. In theory,...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GUY

If you were to refer to our newest Golden Guy, Blake Johnston as a renaissance man, you wouldn’t be wrong. This multi-talented, multi-tasking model has his sights set far beyond the business...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GUY

Let’s start 2022 right by introducing you to one of our favorite fashion models. Meet Lew Caine. We think he is a dynamo and by the time you’ve finished reading his interview, we are sure you wi...

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HOLIDAY GIFT COUNTDOWN

HOLIDAY GIFT countdown The clock is ticking. Let’s start shopping! The holiday season is here, so now is the perfect moment to set your gift strategy in motion...

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WEDDING DAY GOLD

You’ve got the dress, your vows are written, and the invitations are in the mail. You’re officially fast-tracking toward the big day. As you check off that endless wedding prep to-do...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GUY

Soft-spoken but dripping with edgy style, model Joshua Smoot, defies expectations. His long, wavy locks, multiple piercings and tattoos might lead one to believe that he’s a bit of a...

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ODE TO THE EARRING

Hoops. Studs. Drops. Doorknockers. Shoulder Dusters. Cuffs. Crawlers. Huggies. Chandeliers. Wraps. Buttons. Climbers. What are we talking about? Today, it’s all about earr...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

Auvere’s Golden Girl, Tricia Akello, is undoubtedly a successful model. She’s beautiful, tall, striking, and has all the right moves on set. Behind the scenes, however, we realized...

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CAGE CONVERTIBLE NECKLACE

So here’s the scoop — one of our necklaces is a real drama queen. She calls attention to herself every time she goes out. That’s probably because she’s got a lot to prove. Handcrafted...

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HOW TO BUY A GOLD NECKLACE

We all know at least one person who takes great pleasure in shopping; however, many of us need some help every now and again — especially when it comes to shopping for fine gold jewelry....

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HOW TO BUY GOLD JEWELRY ONLINE

It’s fair to say that most of us have shopped online for something at some point. But there is a big difference between ordering online your favorite mascara vs. buying online s...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

The process of planning an Auvere photoshoot almost always leads to a model casting. And at every Auvere casting, we look for a diverse and multi-cultural group of people who stand out,...

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HOW TO BUY GOLD JEWELRY FOR DAD

Golden Gift Guide FATHER'S DAY What better way to celebrate your dad than with the precious gift of gold? For years we’ve treated them with cologne, cigars, ugly sweaters, socks,...

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How to determine your ring size

Have you ever passed on a great ring because you didn’t know your size? Figuring out your ring sizes can be tricky. But we’ve developed a few tips and tricks (along with some fun, finger...

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EYE-CATCHING

Our love of gold goes beyond jewelry. From our point of view, gold exists not only as an adornment for the body, but also in the worlds of art, design, architecture, cuisine, and beaut...

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THE BEST GOLD JEWELRY FOR MOM

Selecting a jewelry for anyone is an art form that takes time and careful consideration. But when it comes to choosing a present for our moms — whether for Mother’s Day, the holidays, her...

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IT CAME FROM OUTER SPACE

Gold, the most precious element of all, may be found throughout the world. There is, however, a massive trove of gold buried deep inside the earth’s core - so far down that it is unreach...

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EYE CONTACT

For thousands of years, humans have relied on the mythical power of talismans for protection, good fortune, happiness, prosperity, fertility, and healing. Dating back to 3,300 BCE, the lege...

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THE ART OF STACKING RINGS

We’re the first to admit that we love a good jewelry pile-up. Whether it’s loading on bangles, mixing ear cuffs with studs and drops, or layering statement pendants on fine gold chains, we...

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CHOOSE LOVE

“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde Of the gamut of human emotions, love is the probably the most potent, expansive and mysterious of them all....

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FREE YOUR MIND

Isn’t it great when someone just gets your vibe without a whole lot of explanation on your part? That’s how we felt when we first saw a sketch of our jewelry created for us by fine artist...

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BLING IN THE NEW YEAR

Over the course of 2020, we have been fortunate to connect with our community of true-gold lovers on the things that bring us joy and light -- high karat gold jewelry. We are grateful to be...

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STARSTRUCK

We are often told to “reach for the stars” as a way of bringing out the best in ourselves. The thing is, when you enter our world of starry high karat gold jewelry, reaching for the stars takes o...

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The Holidays Are On!

The 2020 holiday season has officially arrived. While this year’s celebrations will be different for most of us as a result of COVID-19, we believe that the 2020 holiday season will b...

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HOW TO BUILD A JEWELRY COLLECTION

Some people know instinctively what suits them. They understand that style is not only about what you wear but also how you wear it. Creating your own personal style story is something that ta...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

If creating a brand video takes a lot of time, planning and organization during the best of times, then making one during a global pandemic is at least ten times harder. All of the regular m...

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...AND ACTION!

For us, nothing beats the process of designing a new collection. But coming in a close second is the creation of our seasonal assets to show off our collections. Photo and video shoots are an...

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KINTSUGI

Japanese fashion designer Rei Kawakubo said it best. “For something to be beautiful, it doesn’t have to be pretty.” For centuries, Japanese artisans and creators have applied the fundame...

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For the Love of Ears

For some of us, the love affair with ear adornment began before our very first birthday. Like many babies around the world, Auvere designer and co-founder, Gina Feldman Love...

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TREAT YOURSELF

We cannot deny that 2020 has been a crazy year thus far and will probably continue to yield more surprises before it is over. So, we totally understand if you want to treat yourse...

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FASHION SPEAKS: Cat Wright

Welcome to Fashion Speaks! In our latest AU Journal series, Auvere’s co-founder and designer, Gina Feldman Love, speaks with fashion insiders about their roles in the fashion indus...

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GENDER BENDERS

Style is not a binary choice. Nor is it uniform or rigid. The definition of ‘style’ expands and evolves to reflect the sartorial choices of different people and different eras. It’s a refle...

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FASHION SPEAKS: ASHLEY KIELY

Welcome to Fashion Speaks! In our newest AU Journal series, Auvere’s co-founder and designer, Gina Feldman Love, speaks with fashion insiders about their roles in the fashion indus...

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Fire & Ice

In 1785, the French physicist Charles-Augustin de Coulomb challenged conventional thinking with his theory, “Like repels like, and opposites attract.” - a controversial thought at the time. O...

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HEAVY METAL

As fashion trends shift towards a more minimal point of view with an emphasis on strong, graphic shapes and dramatic, sweeping volumes, fine jewelry is bravely following su...

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THE MOTHER OF ALL ELEMENTS

May 10th marks our annual celebration of Mother's Day this year. Since 1908, we've celebrated the privilege and the significance of matriarchy with flowers, family dinners, and greeting...

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THE BEAUTY OF HIGH KARAT GOLD

Don’t call it a comeback. Because gold has been loved and worn by human beings for millennia. Even so, in 2020, gold is on the rise — and not only in your financial portfolio or the upcoming...

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REAL MEN WEAR JEWELRY!

Since the dawn of time, humans have taken great care to bejewel themselves in a multitude of ways. History shows us that in ancient civilizations, men were extraordinarily confident...

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LUCKY CHARMS

The luck of the Irish is as legendary as St. Patrick himself. And for the record, St. Patrick was neither Irish nor a saint! The Catholic Church began canonizing saints hundreds of years...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

Model. Indie actor. Budding photographer. World traveler. Style setter. Cool girl about town. Our Golden Girl, Joony Kim, is impossible to pin down, but that’s precisely why we love...

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IN THE NAME OF LOVE

The season of romance is nearly upon us once again. If you’re considering a special something for the one you love this Valentine’s Day, make it gold. Inspired by the eternal...

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Liquid Gold

In the spirit of the new year and the new decade, we’re still clinking our crystal in celebration of all the good things to come. Of course, a glass of golden bubbly is our go-to drink...

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FIVE GOLDEN RINGS

Of all the holiday songs, The Twelve Days of Christmas is our favorite; it’s joyful, fun to sing, and the fifth stanza feels like it was written with Auvere in mind. Five golden rin...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

That old expression, ‘never judge a book by its cover’ is truer today than probably any other time in history. When you work in the fashion and fine jewelry businesses, you have a terrific...

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A GILDED CAGE

Human beings are instinctively drawn towards beauty and symmetry. Subconsciously, we search for a certain grace in art, objects, and design. And while ea...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

What does it take to be a great model? Perfect features? An amazing runway swagger? Or perhaps it’s merely the ability to make anything look fabulous. The answer...

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LUCKY CHARMS

By definition, a talisman is an object or charm that possesses magical powers, brings luck, and protection to the wearer. Humans have been fascinated by the supernatural since t...

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THE BUSINESS OF GOLD

Steven Feldman, AUVERE’S CEO & Co-Founder. One of the best things about having a company like AUVERE is the connection you make with your customers. When customer reach out with ques...

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HOW TO CARE FOR GOLD JEWELRY

The power of pure gold cannot be understated. For centuries, man has been drawn to its natural glow and deep, rich hue. But make no mistake, our affinity to this rare, celestial substa...

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14 KARAT GOLD VS. 24 KARAT GOLD

We’ve got a confession to make. We may look super cool with our beautifully designed collections (thanks to our brilliant Creative Director, Gina Love) and carefully curated website filled with i...

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HAPPY CAMPERS

“The hallmark of Camp is the spirit of extravagance. Camp is a woman walking around in a dress made of three million feathers.“ – Susan Sontag, Notes On Camp The Met...

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AUVERE GOLDEN GIRL

High fashion modeling is a world filled with contradictions. If one took the social media at face value, one would think a model’s life is replete with glamorous photo shoots, endless red...

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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS

We’re the first ones to champion bold, sweeping style statements; however, we also believe that you can just as easily make your mark with smaller, scaled-down jewels. This season AUVERE intro...

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BAND OF GOLD

Valentines Day may have originated as a Pagan celebration of love around the 5 th century, but for all of us romantics who are looking to share the love in the current millennia, Februa...

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BREAKING OUT

Inspired by the desire to break out of the mold, the Auvere AW18/19 Campaign is an expression of pure joy. A series of dynamic color clashes creates an energetic spirit as a backdrop for the...

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HAUTE CUISINE

It was Auntie Mame who coined the phrase, “Life’s a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death!” We’re pretty sure that Rosalind Russell’s infamous character, Mame Dennis, wasn’...

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THE ASTRELLA COLLECTION

The challenge of creating the first collection is like walking a fine line between excitement and fear. Where do you begin when virtually anything is possible? When the sky’s the limit, maybe that’s...

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HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD JEWELRY

If you had the means, would you pay nearly half a billion dollars for a piece of art? Well, in 2017, someone did exactly that. Through Christie’s auction house, Leonardo da Vinci’s painting...

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HISTORY OF GOLD: PART III

The late, great Vogue & Harper’s Bazaar editor, Diana Vreeland famously proclaimed, “Pink is the Navy Blue of India,” referring to the boldy-colored, free-spirited daily costume of the count...

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HOUSE OF GOLD

When it comes to architecture, most people have a pretty classic sense of what constitutes a beautiful house or a well-designed building. More recently, a number of pretty radical modern archit...

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THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY

Over the past decade, the ‘First Monday in May’ has become one of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year and one that marks a brand new exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art...

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GOLDEN KINGDOMS

If you’re like us, you don’t really need an excuse to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but if you have a particular mission, even better. A few weeks ago, we were invited to a private view...

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HISTORY OF GOLD: PART II

Gold sure gets around. Around the world, that is. Her relationship with ancient civilizations is as illustrious as her patina and as fascinating as any good gossip! But the proof is in the pudding...

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THE LANGUAGE OF GOLD

You don’t have to be an expert to appreciate the beauty and timeless appeal of gold jewelry, but it certainly doesn’t hurt if you’re well-versed in its lingo. The more you know,...

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THE GOLDEN RULES OF INVESTING

It’s easy to see why physical gold can be a sensible, solid asset, but understanding the in’s and out’s of investing in gold is another story. To help us paint a clearer picture, Auvere’s CEO, Stev...

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THE HISTORY OF GOLD: PART I

We’ve all got a history, right? Some humble, some painfully normal and some a bit more illustrious. Regardless of our respective histories, we can all admit that most come filled with generat...

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MATTE VS. POLISHED GOLD

2017 was a fantastic year for jewelry. It was a year filled with innovation, out of the box design and a renewed interest in adornment, plenty to be excited about. As we head into a brand new year,...

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Bold gold

What’s that old saying about blowing things out of proportion? Well, as far as fashion is concerned, it’s a little too late for that. Some of our favorite ready-to- wear designers lik...

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The midas touch

1. How did AUVERE come about? I was a partner at a major Wall Street firm, where I worked for 23 years. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to start and build a number of businesses over...

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The new gold standard

We have a confession to make. We love gold. No, strike that. We’re obsessed with gold. We’re infatuated by its look, enchanted by its feel, mesmerized by its luminosity, and captivated by its hea...

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