The holidays are for friends, family, and looking ahead to the next chapter in life. Many people are starting that next chapter with an engagement ring. These days, shopping for this engagement [...]
Sitting at the green marble tabletop, Patti Geolat, appraiser/ estate jewelry buyer, chooses a diamond ring from the tray of recent buys and slips it on. After considering its visual appeal, she [...]
The far-reaching impact of international conflicts can have unanticipated effects in certain markets like the jewelry industry. When buyers the world over railed against the sale of conflict [...]
Most women remember playing dress up as small girls. They remember standing in front of a mirror in their mother’s shoes — little feet swallowed up in shoes that are far too big — and a party [...]
Becoming a collector of estate jewelry is tricky. It is one thing to have a passing interest, but quite another to be considered a serious collector. For those just starting out, Patti Geolat, [...]
“Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There’s no how-to road map to style. It’s about self-expression and, above all, [...]
This article was originally published on JCK The Industry Authority . Read the original article. Just over a year ago, Kate Peterson, president and CEO of Performance Concepts, and Patti Geolat, [...]
We’re brimming with creativity after our trip to the Big Apple! We have pounded the pavement and left “no stone unturned” in New York City to bring you the latest styles, most [...]
With over 30 years of experience, Patti Geolat, is the founder and CEO of Geolat Companies and is a widely known authority on the appraisal, brokerage and sale of fine jewelry. Here’s a [...]
Labor Day is upon us and there’s nothing that will complete your end of summer look more than the right piece of jewelry! Look no further, since we’ve got the most stylish and [...]