Heirloom pieces like diamond studs and tennis bracelets stand the test of time, but that's not to say that jewelry isn't as susceptible to the shifting trend landscape as fashion and aeccssories. Now that spring is finally in the air, we called on jewelry authorities to fill us in on what to pair with our tribal prints and All-American dungarees, and what to put away for the season. read more

Heirloom jewelry is eco-friendly by nature. Pieces that get passed down through generations or transitioned to new hands at antique shows or on eBay never go to waste. But what happens when an old necklace or bracelet starts to look not vintage-chic, but simply not chic at all. Do you leave it to rot in your jewelry box or take it out to the trash? Recently, a new crop of designers has been putting a new spin on old baubles by re-fashioning them into brand new pieces that follow today's trends. read more

Melissa Joy Manning's modern jewelry pieces are infused with natural elements—hand-hammered metal; rough-hewn or unfinished stones; and fossils, teeth and even claws. In the second in a series of two articles with fine jewelry designers, Manning went shopping with us on eBay for gems she'd incorporate into her designs. read more

“I have two loves—tattooing and jewelry," says Lori Leven of New York Adorned, a sexy, sophisticated, yet low-key jewelry boutique-slash-tattoo salon with locations in downtown Manhattan and Brooklyn. A jewelry designer herself, Leven went gem hunting with us on eBay in the first of series of two interviews with fine jewelry designers. read more

New York City-based Elizabeth Spiridakis is the thunder behind Feels Like White Lightning, a wildly popular blog that infuses insightful fashion commentary with the author's own irreverent, highly addictive, stream-of-consciousness style. A veteran eBay fan, she shops the online marketplace for old magazines and clothing, and is an avid collector of everything from vintage pins to Pyrex mixing bowls. Fascinated by her penchant for collecting, we asked Spiridaks to fill us in on her collections past, present and future. read more

Celebrities and designers are slither into some snake jewelry for spring. read more

One of eBay's top diamond sellers tells us why it's more fun to design your own engagement ring. Give it a whirl—you could win your dream ring (valued up to $25,000) with eBay's Build Your Bling contest. read more

Valentine's themed weddings and engagements don't have to be cheesy. The editor-in-chief of Brides magazine gives us tips on how not to overdo it. Plus, find out how you can win a new diamond ring worth up to $25,000. read more

Not that there’s anything wrong with red roses and satin-covered candy boxes, but we aim to raise the bar in terms of creativity this Valentine’s Day. read more

Valentine icons like hearts and flowers can be so cloying. For like minded skeptics who crave a little edginess without venturing into the realm of bad tattoo art territory, here are some objects that will help you think outside the traditional heart-shaped box. read more