Probably due to the influence of the mixed media jewelry movement right now, vintage pieces are still a strong trend in jewelry designs. This is especially true when you can find some unique way to...
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Pirate jewelry and accessories, from tiny skeleton charms to loads of chains and related baubles, seem to be every where I look these days. I guess we can thank johnny depp for that considering his...
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I found out about this cut little red dress pin that you can get for free, that's right, for free, while reading an excellent web site about keeping your heart healthy, A Hearty Life. I sent away...
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What do you get when you have wire wrapped around lots of chunky funky gemstone beads? Gingeroot! Okay, well, not really, but that's the name of this jewelry company that designs some unique...
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The art of collecting and preserving memories is a very popular movement right now, especially in the crafts industry. In fact, memory-crafts is an area I'm currently researching for a school...
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One of my favorite daytime soaps is Bold and the Beautiful on CBS, and one reason I like this soap is that the characters are always dressed so fashionably and that includes jewelry. Pictured left is...
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Filed in archive Gemstones
by tammy on July 26, 2006
New age folklore and gemstones have been popular since the 70s, perhaps before then if you really think about how long ago people started wearing gemstone jewelry and the historical lore that...
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Like I said, there's so much wonderful fashion and jewelry content out there in the blog world, I thought it was worth a second go round. About.com Jewelry Making announces the winner of a bead...
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Filed in archive Watches
by tammy on July 25, 2006
Constructing the perfect watch is not a simple feat. It is really a science when you consider all the little gizmos inside a watch and all the mechanisms that must work perfectly to make a fine time...
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Wow! There is so much wonderful fashion and jewelry content on the blogosphere this week, I may just have to do two of these round-up style posts. The Bling Blog shows us some adorable puppies wearing...
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Sisterhood is a cool thing, especially when you share liked interests and such is the case for the two sisters behind Tadam Jewelry. Deborah Tasato and Allyson Tasato Mellone love jewelry, but they...
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Filed in archive Beads
by tammy on July 23, 2006
Jewelry designer Heather Maietta of Heather M Design is walking and selling jewelry - though not simultaneously I don't think - to help raise money for breast cancer research. She is planning to...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Shops
by tammy on July 22, 2006
It's not easy being an indie jewelry designer. Trust me. I've been there done that. Luckily, I found this writing gig to help ends meet when I'm not out peddling beads. But, for those who...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on July 21, 2006
I often have a hard time picking one color to go with when making my own simple beaded jewelry, so this jewelry collection from designer Robert Laser spoke to me. Who doesn't love color when it...
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Jewelry that literally "says" something is really popular right now, and innovative jewelry designers like Cari Streeter have picked up and run with this jewelry trend. For Cari, her jewelry...
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Word is out that Yndigo Designs, a jewelry company run by Kim Lyons, has a new collection out called "Fluid." From a company press release: Making use of the bold colors and innovative...
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Coutorture has a new Craft section added to their Communities area. Jewelry crafters may want to take note and maybe check into any linking opportunities. Coutorture is growing daily, and what better...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on July 18, 2006
Nothing would tick me off more than to loan jewelry to someone, let a lone a rich and famous super model, and not get it back. Personally, though, I wouldn't have waited so long to pitch a legal...
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Jewelry designer Laurie Warshawsky, of Elle-a-Belle Designs, is of two minds. On the one side, she's a logical lawyer. On the other side, she's a creative visionary. Luckily, she's found a...
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I have been feeling very un-fashionable this week due to a nasty cold. I called in sick to work twice, though of course, I know no one believes me. I did go in yesterday and I had the horrible idea......
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If anyone has ever lost a job before, then you know the confusion you feel after driving home with your box of office decor next to you. It's a humbling feeling to think someone whom you've...
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Bravo's Project Runway started this past Wednesday evening with a two hour back-to-back premier, and a horde of excited designer/contestants. It's a tad late to recap the show, and besides,...
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