Filed in archive Jewelry History
by tammy on October 31, 2007
Ever wonder what started the costume jewelry craze? War, that's what. There was a limited amount of metal then, so jewelry designers had to find other alternative materials to make their jewelry....
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Filed in archive Jewelry Videos
by tammy on October 30, 2007
Can you believe the end of October is tomorrow?! Yikes! And, me with no Halloween costume to wear. If you are in the mood for some scary Halloween jewelry, then flip over to the new video posted at...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on October 29, 2007
With Southern California going through one of the worst fire seasons in a very long time, a huge number or residents have been affected, and that includes many of the artisans who live in the region....
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Those shopping for engagement rings or diamond rings this Christmas should think twice before purchasing. Conflict diamonds have been helping fund civil wars in Africa for years, ending the lives of...
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It's not easy being green. 55 Secret Street braves stormy weather and spilled coffee to see beautiful handmade jewelry and fine crafts at Greenjeans in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood....
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Filed in archive Earrings
by tammy on October 27, 2007
Jewelry designers are known to specialize. For example, they may only use certain types of gemstones and metals. Or, they have may lean toward a particular sort of technique or jewelry style. But,...
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Sarah Peacock creates her jewelry with care, and as a way to expand on that notion, she offers customers a chance to send 5% of the proceeds from their purchase to a number of different charities such...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on October 25, 2007
Alex Soldier is inspired by old Russian legends when it comes to his impressive fine jewelry designs. His work mixes colorful gemstones with 18KT gold and platinum. Perhaps one reason this connection...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Shops
by tammy on October 24, 2007
I spotted this this gem of a jewelry and antique shop in my copy of Victoria magazine, the Paris Hotel Boutique. The real shop is not located in Paris but in San Francisco, California, so those from...
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Elle magazine's November issue is already on news stands in case you have picked up a copy yet. Not really looking a head I guess since it's October already which mean fall has begun, this...
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Jules Smith Designs has announced a number of new pieces added to their web site collection. Pictured left is their Seastar Anchor Pendant, pictured in 18kt yellow gold vermeil. It's also...
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Music, fashion and bling! Fashion Rocks 2007 had it all. My Fashion Life examines the red carpet hits and those unfortunate misses. Papierblog looks at the dearth of models of color during fashion...
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Filed in archive Vintage Jewelry
by tammy on October 20, 2007
Today I'm in a class jewelry mood, so I took a tour of the Melody NYC jewelry site, and boy, what a great find! They carry all kinds of great vintage jewelry organized per period: Georgian,...
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Filed in archive Necklaces
by tammy on October 19, 2007
You may have seen Kathleen Lynagh's jewelry company also referred to as KL Jewelry Designs. Whatever you want to call it, she's got lots of wonderful necklace, which includes a collection for...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Shops
by tammy on October 18, 2007
Just where do you buy the person who has everything something wonderful? Maybe you'll find it at the Wonder Room, but of course, may sure you line your pockets will before you go shopping there....
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Filed in archive Jewelry Videos
by tammy on October 17, 2007
Metal Chik, Victoria Tillotson, is leaving the studio in a recent video as she talks with an avid vintage jewelry collector and gets to touch and feel some wonderful antique jewelry primarily from the...
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I was so happy today to discover the latest issue of Victoria magazine stuffed inside my mail box. This publication has finally returned to us for what I hope is a very long time. I used to subscribe...
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Filed in archive Beads
by tammy on October 15, 2007
Such a story book ending for this beginning jewelry designer - she discovers beads one day and the next is flying of to Paris to show her collection along with some of the big name clothing designers...
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We Love Beauty goes behind the scenes at an Allure Magazine Photoshoot. eBeautyDaily reviews the newest beauty book on the market, Beauty Confidential by Nadine Haobsh (better known to us blog lovers...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Sales
by tammy on October 13, 2007
October is that time of the year - Time for Breast Cancer Awareness month, and lots of jewelry is being sold around the web with some proceeds going to breast cancer research. One company doing that...
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Filed in archive Watches
by tammy on October 12, 2007
What does jane austen have in common with watches? Err, well, I don't really know. Probably nothing - except for the very weak excuse I have to mention one of my all time favorite authors while I...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on October 11, 2007
If you are hungry from some fabulous gold jewelry, then you'll get your appetite taken care of - no problem - at jewelry deisgner, Julie Baker's web site. I mean, wow!! I had such a hard time...
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Filed in archive by tammy on October 10, 2007
These jewelry pendants are part of Susan Michel's Zulu Petals collection. Notice how these briolette beads are flipped inward and attached to each other to create a petal design. A cluster of...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Shops
by tammy on October 09, 2007
B. Dazzled is the accessory and apparel boutique brainchild of two college gal-pals, Robin and Liz. Robin started it sort of with her own small jewelry making business. Eventually, Liz suggested she...
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