Filed in archive Gemstones
by tammy on September 30, 2005
Can you believe the month of September has come and is now going so soon? Before it ends, I thought I'd pay some tribute to the birthstone for those born during September - Sapphires. Here is a...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 29, 2005
I've already mentioned Plush Creations' jewelry rolls and other jewelry bags, but as I was roaming through its website, drooling over all the luxurious jewelry storage possibilities, I also...
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Filed in archive Beads
by tammy on September 28, 2005
A gals got to look good on stage, even if she's playing something as unconventional as the saxophone. I'm talking about D-Erania, aka " the goddess of sound," and word on the...
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Jewels were the inspiration for entertainer Ashanti's new fragrance: "Precious Jewel by ashanti." To enhance the theme of her new product, Ashanti is including a jewelry roll and...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on September 26, 2005
October is breast Cancer Awareness month. As a way to fight for a cure, many jewelry designers are coming together with other retailers to help raise money for breast cancer research: Adriana Jenkins...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on September 25, 2005
Sometimes it's easy to forget (with all the other cleaning there seems to do around the house) that we also need to clean our baubles. Jewelry cleaning isn't that difficult to do, and once...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 24, 2005
There are a lot of safety issues when it comes to children and jewelry. Jewelry items like pendants and key rings can be choking hazards if swallowed. Chains can easily catch and cause strangulation...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 22, 2005
If you're a guy, you may not, but if you're a woman, Forrester Research predicts you may be one of the 14 percent increase of female shoppers who will purchase jewelry on-line. On reason they...
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Filed in archive Beads
by tammy on September 22, 2005
While some of us down south are still feeling the heat, jewelry designers are out there pushing the latest trends in fall jewelry designs. One such jewelry company, TurqJewelry has its latest fall...
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Filed in archive Jewelry History
by tammy on September 21, 2005
Or so says some of the rap stars interviewed for the new book on bling, aptly titled Bling Bling: Hip Hop's Crown Jewels. Written by Minhya Oh, who is a former MTV news writer, per...
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Filed in archive Metallic Jewelry
by tammy on September 20, 2005
Of course, they may be a little bias, but according to Titanium-Jewelry.com, " Titanium is at the forefront in the designer jewelry community. No other metal has experienced such a dramatic rise...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 19, 2005
If you're thinking of buying a little bling in the near future, then you may want to see about getting more bang for your jewelry buck with a trip to your local Gordon's Jewelers. From Index...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Trends
by tammy on September 18, 2005
Is jewelry going to the dogs? Yes, and cats as well, and that's a good thing according to Cananda.com who says " Rhinestones are a pup's best friend -- not to mention Swarovski crystals,...
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Filed in archive Fine Jewelry
by tammy on September 17, 2005
Poor Imelda, first her shoes and now this! Her jewelry collection will be auctioned off this November. One of the jewelry items in the auction includes a " 150.01 carat Burmese ruby pendant and...
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Actress Tara Reid is reported to have lost more of her dignity (remember the P. Ditty Birthday photos?) while traveling in Spain recently. While waiting for her luggage, a bystander swooped in and...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Trends
by tammy on September 15, 2005
The spring 2006 Fashion Week joined forces with Red Cross to help aid Katrina victims as it also showed off some the latest jewelry fashion trends. In one Sunday show, reports National Jeweler, the...
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Filed in archive Jewelry History
by tammy on September 14, 2005
Who would have thought a young king would have so much appeal and power so many thousands of years after his death? According to MSNBC, " the king remains a fashion icon, inspiring a new jewelry...
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Filed in archive Jewelry Trends
by tammy on September 13, 2005
You've probably seen people lately wearing what look like thick, colored rubber bands around their wrists. You may even sport a few of these yourself. It seems like every day a new colored band...
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QVC has created a pin to help raise donations for the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. Per their website: " In order to raise money for the millions of people that were subject to the widespread...
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Rap star and beyonce-boyfriend, Jay-Z, told the beautiful, young singer in a not so subtle way " Happy Birthday" this week when he reportedly spent more than a cool mill on a diamond and...
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Filed in archive Jewelry History
by tammy on September 09, 2005
My imagination ran wild for a few moments when I read about an up-coming jewelry auction scheduled at Sotheby's. The diamond necklace to be auctioned " was probably commissioned by Catherine...
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Jewelry designers are too often given the bum's rush when it comes to being considered " true" artists. This is always something that has irked me. Why just because a piece of artwork...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 07, 2005
There's more than just a revolution going on over Craft Revolution - Over 500 artist (many making jewelry and other wonderful hand-crafted accessories) have joined together to raise funds for...
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Filed in archive Jewelry News
by tammy on September 06, 2005
Yet another jewelry company is stepping in to help those in need after the devastating hurricane that hit the Gulf States. According to Diamonds.net, Jewelry Television " joined with the...
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