Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on May 31, 2006
Gold prices continue to be outrageously high, and many of us have been expecting to see the costs of gold make a huge difference in retail jewelry prices. For the most part, we are still waiting as...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Polls
by tammy on May 31, 2006
In one of the recent polls given on the Creative Weblogging network, which The Jewelry Weblog calls home, lots of readers indicated they were unsure about what the heck an RSS Feed was. Basically,...
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When I saw that Shiny Shiny was raving about some magnetic jewelry, I had to go take a look for myself. I've actually made a few pieces of jewelry myself that included magnetic clasps, but...
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Filed in archive Gemstones
by tammy on May 30, 2006
For a gemologist, judging color in gemstones is really a critical part of the job. Yes, there's clarity and those other C's, but color I think is super important. I know for me, when I'm...
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Many fictional films are based on fact, and such is the case with the new movie The Blood Diamond, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Of course, leaders in today's diamond industry would like viewers to...
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Here are some of my weekly picks from the jewelry and fashion blogosphere. Holiday weekends mean hanging out with friends and taking a little time off, and that's what Almostgirl did with her pal...
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For those in the United States celebrating Memorial Day today, here is some patriotic jewelry I found at Raymond Jewelers. Something I've noticed about novelty-type jewelry is that it is often,...
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Stainless Steel Jewelry has become a big hit in many of the Scandinavian countries. TeNo has a modern design using stainless steel as the main element in their designs. The design varies from pure...
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I've been seeing a lot large rings lately in all the fashion magazines and on lots of web sites. Word has it that the cocktail ring is back in vogue. I'm not totally sure how I feel about...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on May 27, 2006
Thanks to ADJAB for this heads-up on a wacky and wild gemstone story. Seems there's a turf war going on between Mattel's Barbie and MGA's Bratz dolls, and to help even the score and gather...
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Style.com offers loads of fashion information, including the latest trends in jewelry. Gleaned from Candy's A-List of Accessories, I collected some bracelet finds for you. Chanel seems to be her...
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The sun is beating down here in Florida, so that means it's hot, hot, and hotter. It occurred to me the other day that citrine resembles the sun. Maybe it was heat stroke, but don't you think?...
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According to Speak Gold, singer / songwriter Jewel is in love....with the fashionable pearl and gold jewelry collection by designer Roberto Coin. Jewel even had the designer make her an 18kt gold...
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Even if your guy isn't into jewelry, per say, many men at one time or another will find the need for accessories like a tie clip, tie pin, or even cuff links sometimes. So don't give up when...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on May 23, 2006
Seems the United States isn't enough for the Italian jewelry industry. They now are beginning to target Russian customers, especially those who are starting to make money from oil. They are...
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It's all about the circle...that's what we say when we joke about how my young nephew seems to be fascinated by anything shaped like a circle - balls, plastic lids... When you think about it,...
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Here are a few picks from the fashion and jewelry blogosphere. As usual, feel free to post your own or other bloggers' URLs in the comments. Manolo for Brides picks out a beautiful winter wedding...
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I loved the new show about jewelry and fashion that premiered this past weekend on the Oxygen Network. It's called Oh! Be Jewelled, and along with a little taste of jewelry making (I say little...
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I've been surfing around ogling pearls again. I just can't help myself! This time I discovered the Andrea Candela web site. Along with pearls and gemstones, they combine 18kt gold with...
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Jewelry students looking to get a little more cash for tuition may be interested in this scholarship offered by the MJSA Education Foundation. The deadline is approaching fast though: The MJSA...
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I remember playing dress up as a young girl, and that often included wearing mom's jewelry. My mom, sad to say, didn't have any diamond jewelry in her jewelry box for me to play with, but...
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I've been yapping and yapping about chains and links and links and chains. Here's yet another jewelry site, Matisse, which has a jewelry collection loaded with links....oh and lots of dangles...
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Filed in archive Watches
by tammy on May 17, 2006
You may already be familiar with Juicy Couture's line of clothing and jewelry, but according to WWD, look out - these juicy girls are now designing watches: Juicy Couture may have been inspired by...
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Jewelry designer, Lulu Frost combines the old with the new in her Spring 2006 Collection. Some of her pieces include old metal numbers from the Plaza Hotel, appropriately titled Plaza Number...
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