Nerd Prom. That is what people outside the Beltway (and inside, to be fair) call the annual gathering of journalists who cover the happenings of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and its most conspicuous resident: The President of the United States. First held in 1921 (the organizing Association predating it by 7 years), the annual White House Correspondents’…
An Icon in Pearls: Remembering First Lady Barbara Bush
Fierce and feisty, honest and generous, the nation today mourns the loss of former First Lady of the United States, Barbara Bush. Remembered not only for her iconic pearls, but also for her great character and spirit, Mrs. Bush was a relentless proponent of family literacy and civil rights. As the wife of the 41st…
Spey Salutes One Brilliant Week for Art in DC
DC is known for many things, some less savory than others. But aside from the politics and the great divide between left and right, there is one thing that unites Washingtonians together: the arts. There is nothing quite like that peaceable hush that befalls a theatre just before curtain rise. The audience may very well…
Timeless in Pearls at the Oscars®
Spey is no stranger to the red carpet. From our home in Washington, DC, we festoon fabulous women in pearls – whether for struts down the red carpet of the Kennedy Center, or for promenades down the red carpet to a delightful event like the Oscars. Of course, we think every day is a good…
The Art of Peacocking
Of all the creatures that walk the earth, few put on a grander display than the proud peacock. Plumage of fiery iridescence ignites rippling colors and dramatic flashes of light, as the regal bird struts along its way. But why are we, a fine pearl jeweler in Washington, DC, discussing a bird native to the…
Paul Ashe of Spey Takes the Stage with The Washington Ballet
It is no secret that we at Spey are tremendously enthusiastic about arts in Washington, DC. It is our pleasure to festoon in lustrous pearl jewelry the fabulous ladies and gentlemen that grace the signature red carpet of the Kennedy Center, but we feel even more pride and purpose when we contribute to the very…
Strand Up for Love
This Valentine’s Day, win her heart with the timeless elegance of a strand of Spey pearls. Now through Monday, the entire collection of pearl strands is on sale, even custom pieces. Shop from classic favorites like the akoya pearl strand or Tahitian peacock pearl strand, or explore unique statement necklaces of multicolor grey pearls or…
What Would Eleanor Wear?
Few First Ladies have attained near universal adoration and reverence as Eleanor Roosevelt – often dubbed the “First Lady of the world.” During her tenure in the White House (she still has the distinction of being America’s longest-serving First Lady), Eleanor Roosevelt forged a new role for the wife of the president. No longer was…
Feeling Chilly? Reach for Your Pearls
It’s cold. Anyone who has stepped outside in our beloved Washington, DC these last couple weeks will tell you the same. The weather is simply, bone-chillingly, unavoidably, uncomfortably cold. We hunker against the penetrating wind and turn with hurried step to the nearest hearth and rippling fire. We’ve even learned a new word: bomb cyclone….
Spey Rings in 2018 with New Hand Candy
New Year, new style! Celebrate the dawn of the next chapter in your life with a fabulously lustrous pearl ring from Spey. Dazzling in their designs and stunning in their elegance, Spey pearl rings capture all the best that pearls give us, in one small sizzle of beauty on the right or left hand. This…