The Bench

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

Ultra-Chic Must Haves from Walters & Hogsett

Samantha Durbin 2/9/23 Samantha Durbin 2/9/23

Ultra-Chic Must Haves from Walters & Hogsett

Because club dues are expensive enough

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Good As Gold: Sustainably-Sourced Engagement Rings

Samantha Durbin 2/6/23 Samantha Durbin 2/6/23

Good As Gold: Sustainably-Sourced Engagement Rings

Honor your commitment to each other & the Earth

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Ball Drop!

Samantha Durbin 12/29/22 Samantha Durbin 12/29/22

Ball Drop!

The shape of NYE jewelry

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Your Favorite MTJ Stories of 2022

Samantha Durbin 12/27/22 Samantha Durbin 12/27/22

Your Favorite MTJ Stories of 2022

The year in jewelry

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Star Power: Capricorn

Samantha Durbin 12/26/22 Samantha Durbin 12/26/22

Star Power: Capricorn

Bling that gets your goat

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Happy Holidays From MTJ!

Samantha Durbin 12/21/22 Samantha Durbin 12/21/22

Happy Holidays From MTJ!

Sparkle on

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Cuffing Season

Samantha Durbin 12/20/22 Samantha Durbin 12/20/22

Cuffing Season

Arm yourself with style

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Night Moves

Samantha Durbin 12/19/22 Samantha Durbin 12/19/22

Night Moves

Gold. Vintage. Glamor.

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Tennis Necklaces You Can Actually Afford

Samantha Durbin 12/13/22 Samantha Durbin 12/13/22

Tennis Necklaces You Can Actually Afford

Because club dues are expensive enough

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Decked Out

Samantha Durbin 12/12/22 Samantha Durbin 12/12/22

Decked Out

Hello head-to-toe fabulous

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MTJ Gift Guide: Bend, OR

Samantha Durbin 12/8/22 Samantha Durbin 12/8/22

MTJ Gift Guide: Bend, OR

Your outer playground

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Your Ritz-Carlton Yacht Jewelry Itinerary

Sam Van deWalle 12/7/22 Sam Van deWalle 12/7/22

Your Ritz-Carlton Yacht Jewelry Itinerary

A day in the life on a superyacht

Sponsored by Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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MTJ Gift Guide: Todos Santos, Mexico

Samantha Durbin 12/6/22 Samantha Durbin 12/6/22

MTJ Gift Guide: Todos Santos, Mexico

Sizzle. Relax. Sparkle.

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Four Elements: Turquoise

Samantha Durbin 12/1/22 Samantha Durbin 12/1/22

Four Elements: Turquoise

December’s brilliant blue power stone

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Star Power: Sagittarius

Samantha Durbin 11/30/22 Samantha Durbin 11/30/22

Star Power: Sagittarius

Ahead of the curve

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MTJ Gift Guide: Savannah, GA

Samantha Durbin 11/29/22 Samantha Durbin 11/29/22

MTJ Gift Guide: Savannah, GA

Southern beautiful

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Black Friday / Cyber Monday is ON!

Sam Van deWalle 11/28/22 Sam Van deWalle 11/28/22

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

Samantha Durbin 11/23/22 Samantha Durbin 11/23/22

MTJ Gift Guide: Simone Jewels’ Jouer Collection

Let your individuality shine this holiday season

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MTJ Guide: Jewelry Cleaning For Gemstones, Pearls, and Metals

Sam Van deWalle 11/16/22 Sam Van deWalle 11/16/22

MTJ Guide: Jewelry Cleaning For Gemstones, Pearls, and Metals

If Monica Gellar had a jewelry box…

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MTJ Gift Guide: New York, NY

Samantha Durbin 11/15/22 Samantha Durbin 11/15/22

MTJ Gift Guide: New York, NY

Sparkling gifts inspired by a helluva town

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Everyday Essential: Diamond Stud Earrings

Samantha Durbin 11/14/22 Samantha Durbin 11/14/22

Everyday Essential: Diamond Stud Earrings

I woke up like this

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La Luna Bella

Samantha Durbin 11/9/22 Samantha Durbin 11/9/22

La Luna Bella

The crescent moon trend is waxing

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MTJ Staffers Self-Love Gift Picks

Samantha Durbin 11/8/22 Samantha Durbin 11/8/22

MTJ Staffers Self-Love Gift Picks

For us from us

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Express Yourself in Simone Jewels’ Jouer Collection

Samantha Durbin 11/7/22 Samantha Durbin 11/7/22

Express Yourself in Simone Jewels’ Jouer Collection

Rock on

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Jewels For Every Work Wardrobe

Sam Van deWalle 11/7/22 Sam Van deWalle 11/7/22

Jewels For Every Work Wardrobe

Because weekday accessorizing should be easy

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Pumpkin Spice Girls

Samantha Durbin 11/2/22 Samantha Durbin 11/2/22

Pumpkin Spice Girls

Zesty citrine, fiery opals, smoky tourmaline

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Four Elements: Blue Topaz

Samantha Durbin 11/1/22 Samantha Durbin 11/1/22

Four Elements: Blue Topaz

Truth and desires with November's birthstone

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Must-wear Local Designers Via The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Destinations

Sam Van deWalle 10/31/22 Sam Van deWalle 10/31/22

Must-wear Local Designers Via The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection Destinations

Jump on your Mediterranean jewelry tour

Sponsored by Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

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Skull-tastic

Samantha Durbin 10/31/22 Samantha Durbin 10/31/22

Skull-tastic

Underworld glam

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Leather Weather

Samantha Durbin 10/25/22 Samantha Durbin 10/25/22

Leather Weather

Tough love

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Star Power: Scorpio

Samantha Durbin 10/24/22 Samantha Durbin 10/24/22

Star Power: Scorpio

Sting operation

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Old School Cool Estate Jewelry

Samantha Durbin 10/19/22 Samantha Durbin 10/19/22

Old School Cool Estate Jewelry

Treasure hunters

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Tarot-Inspired Talismans

Samantha Durbin 10/18/22 Samantha Durbin 10/18/22

Tarot-Inspired Talismans

The future looks bright (and sparkly)

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C’est Chic Cigar Bands

Samantha Durbin 10/17/22 Samantha Durbin 10/17/22

C’est Chic Cigar Bands

Where there’s smoke, there’s fab

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The Buzz on Bug Jewelry

Samantha Durbin 10/13/22 Samantha Durbin 10/13/22

The Buzz on Bug Jewelry

Creepy, crawly, chic

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Jewelry Cleaning 101

Sam Van deWalle 10/12/22 Sam Van deWalle 10/12/22

Jewelry Cleaning 101

Our guide to keeping your jewels sparkly

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RSVP for Judith Ripka Live

Ali Fruge 10/10/22 Ali Fruge 10/10/22

RSVP for Judith Ripka Live

Shop her newest launch virtually October 17th

Sponsored by Judith Ripka

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Meet Simone Jewels

Sam Van deWalle 10/5/22 Sam Van deWalle 10/5/22

Meet Simone Jewels

Yesterday’s Tale, Today’s Creation, Tomorrow’s Inspiration

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Sign, Seal, and Deliver in Modern Signet Rings

Samantha Durbin 10/4/22 Samantha Durbin 10/4/22

Sign, Seal, and Deliver in Modern Signet Rings

Show off

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Four Elements: Hopeful Opals

Samantha Durbin 10/3/22 Samantha Durbin 10/3/22

Four Elements: Hopeful Opals

October’s favorite kaleidoscopic gem

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