The Bench

The latest (and sparkliest) news and trends from the jewelry enthusiasts at MTJ.

Decked Out

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Decked Out

Hello head-to-toe fabulous

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MTJ Gift Guide: Bend, OR

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MTJ Gift Guide: Bend, OR

Your outer playground

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MTJ Gift Guide: Todos Santos, Mexico

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MTJ Gift Guide: Todos Santos, Mexico

Sizzle. Relax. Sparkle.

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MTJ Gift Guide: Savannah, GA

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MTJ Gift Guide: Savannah, GA

Southern beautiful

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday is ON!

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday is ON!

The best jewelry deals you won’t want to miss

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MTJ Gift Guide: Simone Jewels’ Jouer Collection

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MTJ Gift Guide: Simone Jewels’ Jouer Collection

Let your individuality shine this holiday season

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MTJ Gift Guide: New York, NY

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MTJ Gift Guide: New York, NY

Sparkling gifts inspired by a helluva town

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Meet Waxing Poetic

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Meet Waxing Poetic

Jewelry that celebrates life’s journey

Sponsored by Waxing Poetic

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Out With the Old, In With the reJEWEL

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Out With the Old, In With the reJEWEL

Give your unworn jewelry a (sustainable) makeover

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What’s in Your Jewelry Box?

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What’s in Your Jewelry Box?

Diamonds are this girl's birthstone & best friend

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Q: Is Custom-Designed Jewelry More Expensive?

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Q: Is Custom-Designed Jewelry More Expensive?

4 jewelers answer this burning question

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What Will The Ox Year Bring You?

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What Will The Ox Year Bring You?

Your Chinese horoscope jewelry guide

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Updated Classics: Statement Rings

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Updated Classics: Statement Rings

The ultimate eye candy

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The Year You Rock An Ear Cuff

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The Year You Rock An Ear Cuff

Up your style with this ancient adornment

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Updated Classics: Charm Necklaces

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Updated Classics: Charm Necklaces

Lucky charms for your décolletage

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5 Floating Diamond Rings That’ll Send You to Cloud Nine

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5 Floating Diamond Rings That’ll Send You to Cloud Nine

Romance meets art on these heavenly designs

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Hey 2021, What’s Your Sign?

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Hey 2021, What’s Your Sign?

Your zodiac-inspired jewelry guide

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What’s in Your Jewelry Box?

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What’s in Your Jewelry Box?

A fashion market editor cherishes her grandmother’s jewels

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Rainbow Brights

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Rainbow Brights

We could all use more rainbows after this year

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6 Gorgeous Jewelry Books That Go Beyond Sparkle

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6 Gorgeous Jewelry Books That Go Beyond Sparkle

Your jewelry library just got serious

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Four Elements: Turquoise Talismans

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Four Elements: Turquoise Talismans

Waxing poetic about December’s healing stone

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5 Rings We’d Say “Yes!” to in a Heartbeat

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5 Rings We’d Say “Yes!” to in a Heartbeat

Propose with an unexpected ring

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Runway to Reality: Chain Necklaces

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Runway to Reality: Chain Necklaces

Tough chains are de rigueur

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Creating My Lady Gaga Spaceship Wedding Ring

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Creating My Lady Gaga Spaceship Wedding Ring

A custom jewelry story

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Pearls of Wisdom

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Pearls of Wisdom

Mini-pearl earrings make big statements

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Meet the Gemfluencer: Marion Fasel

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Meet the Gemfluencer: Marion Fasel

@theadventurine

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Spooky Sparklers

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Spooky Sparklers

Boo! Jewels that get your heart racing.

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4 Favorites From Our Jewelers

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4 Favorites From Our Jewelers

What's your favorite jewelry?

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Gemstagramers

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Gemstagramers

Who we’re following and why

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Updated Classics: The Tennis Necklace

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Updated Classics: The Tennis Necklace

Double the diamonds, double the fun

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The Women Making Your Future Family Heirlooms

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The Women Making Your Future Family Heirlooms

5 craftswomen cutting edges in a male-dominated industry

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Four Elements: Truth Seekers

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Four Elements: Truth Seekers

Finding answers in September’s sapphires

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Would You Like Coffee, Cocktails, or White Chocolate Bread Pudding With Your Diamonds?

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Would You Like Coffee, Cocktails, or White Chocolate Bread Pudding With Your Diamonds?

5 jewelers who go above and beyond simply shopping

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What does jewelry mean to you?

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What does jewelry mean to you?

Connection. Beauty. Joy. Strength. Magic.

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