Madeleine Albright’s famed pins outshone all else at Freeman’s HindmanNEW YORK – Madeleine Albright (1937-2022), the first woman to serve as the US Secretary of State, deftly used jewelry as a diplomatic tool. She became so famous for this tactic that her collection was showcased in the 2009 exhibit Read My Pins, which toured the country for years. It’s little surprise, then, that when […]
Madeleine Albright’s collection, including many of her celebrated pins, shine at Freeman’s Hindman May 7NEW YORK – Madeleine K. Albright did a tough job, and she did it well. Serving as the US secretary of state is a stark challenge regardless, but being the first woman to hold the post adds an extra layer of difficulty. Albright (1937-2022) was chosen by President Bill Clinton for this crucial role in […]
Paloma Picasso creates jewelry that has sparkle and substanceNEW YORK – Once upon a time, not that long ago, men were the purchasers of most women’s jewelry, which they gave as gifts to the women they loved. As social mores and fashions have evolved, that has changed. By the 1960s, propelled by the feminist revolution, women began buying their own jewelry as well […]
Vintage costume jewelry earns respect and hefty bidsNEW YORK — Costume jewelry was once looked down upon as substandard. It’s true that this style of jewelry is made from cheaper materials and often mass produced to appeal to a wider audience, but it’s not cheap, junky jewelry any more.