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by tammy on December 31, 2006
I just wanted to take a few minutes between the hoop-la that is still going on around here and wish my Jewelry Weblog readers a wonderful New Year. I hope you are sparkling it up with all your fab-O...
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by tammy on December 31, 2006
Just in time to get you out the door to that party tonight, we have some wonderful jewelry and fashion advice so you look your best. The Bag Snob gives us New Year's Party looks for snobs of every...
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Filed in archive Gemstones
by tammy on December 30, 2006
As I replied in a comment concerning a previous post about Moissanite, I've been doing more research on this and other simulated diamonds with the idea of this follow up post. At the time of my...
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by tammy on December 29, 2006
Oy, many of my magazine subscriptions are coming due. Do I renew my subscription? Do I pass? This is always tough for me to decide because there are just so many great magazines and so little time to...
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by tammy on December 28, 2006
For awhile now, I've been reporting on what I've heard (and really read) concerning the whole Blood Diamond issue. Last I read, and this could be propaganda obviously from the jewelry...
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by tammy on December 27, 2006
I like it when I see a jewelry designer who isn't afraid to break out of the fine jewelry box. He or she may have the skills to create gold and Diamond Jewelry, but they know there's more to...
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by tammy on December 27, 2006
Going along with my theme of looking back at 2006 and sort of also looking forward to 2007, I wanted to take a moment and consider some of the jewelry trends we've seen over the past year. First,...
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I discovered a small town newspaper article on line about jewelry maker Mike Trembly, and luckily it had a link to his web site, which I can tell you is not always the case. You'd be amazed at how...
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Like most of us a few days before the New Year, I'm thinking back over 2006. I'm going start with some of my favorite jewelry designers (and yours) I've posted about over the last year. As...
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by tammy on December 25, 2006
The more the merrier here as my jewelry and fashion link round up is a tad late. Hey, it is a holiday! eBelle5 selects a Louis Vuitton Miroir Palladium Gold Purse (pictured). eBelle5 shows you what...
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by tammy on December 25, 2006
Before I head off to enjoy the rest of the day with my family, I wanted to send all of my readers at The Jewelry Weblog a "Merry Christmas" message. I hope you all find that santa left you...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Shops
by tammy on December 24, 2006
If you've got the cash, then the bling is only secondary to the actual purchase of the jewelry. Customer service is also critical to the sale, and high end jewelry shops and indie jewelers know...
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by tammy on December 23, 2006
Moissanite is a new up and coming star in the world of gemstone jewelry, but actually, it is not a gem at all. It is a lab created crystal. Here is the actual definition from Charles & Colvard who...
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by tammy on December 22, 2006
Like many women who find they need to totally rearrange their lives due to new members of the family - aka children - Lori Anderson turned in her high-tech day job into lo-tech mommy-hood, staying...
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by tammy on December 21, 2006
Little touches really help, especially when purchasing jewelry items. This pretty pouch is one of the touches from Fuss Jewelry: fuss jewelry is limited edition, fashion jewelry. I create every piece...
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by tammy on December 20, 2006
Designer Carrie Schafer stumbled into a bead store years ago, and that was the beginning of her road less traveled. On her web site, she explains her experience as follows: We all have a little voice...
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Finding a jewelry designer who uses unique materials in his or her jewelry is always a pleasure, and since I'm a crafter as well as a jewelry designer myself, I really have an appreciation for all...
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by tammy on December 19, 2006
Do you have one of those friends, girlfriend or boyfriend, who just "get" you? No matter what happens in your busy lives you still manage to find time for an occasional lunch date or...
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by tammy on December 19, 2006
Here's more news about the World Jewelry Center project in motion for Las Vegas. Now they are on a serious hunt for tenants, traveling around the globe to rent out all that space to the top...
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Filed in archive by tammy on December 18, 2006
Jewelry is one of the top gift categories during this holiday season. I pretty much expect of find at least one small box under my tree or in my stocking, even though my husband constantly jokes about...
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by tammy on December 18, 2006
As usual, I've got loads of links for fashion and jewelry lovers out there. Haute for the Holidays Pt I: the first installation in a series of holiday style recommendations from Aesthetics +...
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English majors have to stick together! I loved the fact that Jeanne Johngren studied English literature and eventually turned into a jewelry designer, a gal after my own heart! According to her web...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on December 16, 2006
Weird. You know these jewelry pieces are from Roberto Coin's Vintage Collection, but maybe I'm just getting old (okay, yes, I am getting old I know that!), but these seem more Retro to me...
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Lockets are great jewelry components because they give us secret hiding places! They also invoke memories of old aunts and grandmothers who were adorned with long chains with silver lockets attached....
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by tammy on December 14, 2006
The Gavello web site is a major jewelry lovers' treat. Along with fabulous eye candy - aka jewelry that sparkles like crazy - they have these cool mini-characters who are shown walking around the...
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