The Blue Paisley Fox

{Elusive: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve.} This one word perfectly captures my lifelong passion for jewelry: to search - sometimes for years - and find the impossibly rare, the one-of-a-kind, unique jewel. Some of my pieces are world-class specimens; others are of more humble origins, but everything I offer is exceptional in its own way.

I have collected jewelry since childhood. Over the last ten years I've procured fine pieces for high-end jewelry retailers. In 2016, I was the first man whose collection was ever profiled in The New York Times jewelry section. I possesses a Doctor of Letters from The Savannah College of Art and Design and I am a member of The International Gem Society.

Most people won't ever see -let alone touch and wear - jadeite jade of this exquisite quality. Translucent, evenly-colored, deeply saturated emerald-green jade masterfully carved into a leafy pendant like the one shown here is among the rarest gems on earth. Even if you have limitless resources, you can't necessarily secure a jewel such as this because first you have to find it.

The Blue Paisley Fox collection is not limited to one or two periods; the pieces span over 2,000 years and encompass many eras and styles. Some pieces are pure gold, others platinum, palladium or silver. And a couple very special pieces are even made from base metals like brass or tin. Ah, but what exceptional gems they hold.

As an author I travel regularly throughout the United States and also abroad. The first thing I do when I land in a new city, whether it's a small town in Kansas or the gold coast of Brisbane, is locate the sources for jewelry. Often this means visiting eccentric little vintage shops with boxes of unsorted jewelry. My literary career takes me to off-the-beaten-path towns where shopkeepers have rotary phones, not online stores.

The hunt: that's what I love about collecting jewelry. The moment I find something rare, magnificent, undiscovered. But I don't wear jewelry. I don't have children or friends who love gems as much as I. That's why I've opened my collection and shared it. Beauty shouldn't be locked away in a vault; it should adorn and be adored.

Every jewel I sell is thoroughly inspected and investigated. If need be, I consult with a proper authority to validate the legitimacy of a piece . Loose stones are tightened, any neglect is reversed and damage is noted and -depending upon the piece - repaired or left as is for historical integrity and character. All items are clearly and accurately described. Gemological certifications are provided when applicable.

I'm an author. And I'm a jewelry collector. I'm not a dealer with a brick and mortar store and I have no employees. Buying from me is like buying from...you. I'm successful in my career and when I make a purchase, I want to be impressed by the experience, not annoyed or disappointed. My reputation means everything to me. That's why honesty, transparency and respect are the building blocks of this business.