A dragonfly darting through a cloudless sky is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Jewelry designers, long enchanted by this idyllic scene, have made charming creations that celebrate this beautiful creature.
Flower jewelry has the power to inspire rebirth and renewal anytime of year. Its charming characteristics perfectly match the tastes of the glamorous and fashion-forward.
Whether at a gala or just for the everyday, wearing flower rings is a way to channel spring’s vibrancy and add color to your wardrobe.
It’s time to pick the metal for your engagement or wedding ring! White metals are a popular choice for engagement ring settings, and they can make your perfect diamond look even more stunning. But you’re not sure which white metal is the best choice for you. We’re about to make the decision easier for you by looking at four choices for white metals: silver, white gold, palladium and platinum.
If you’re a Cancer celebrating your birthday between June 21-July 22, you’ve got a great story that comes with your zodiac sign – along with some equally spectacular jewelry.
Wristwatches make a style statement – and they’re also in fashion. John Mayer, an American singer-songwriter, is a serious collector; so is Eric Singer, the current drummer of the American rock band KISS. Watch collector clubs are springing up in hip neighborhoods. And vintage creations are selling for record prices. (more…)
Graduation season is upon us, and many young adults are moving into the next stage of their lives, whether that means going off to college or starting their careers. We may be biased, but we think there’s no better way to celebrate this milestone than with a gift of jewelry – a valued memento that’s both emotional and practical.
Are you looking to sell a gemstone or a piece of jewelry? Then you’re in luck, because GIA has created an informative guide with all the facts and tips that you need.
Jewelry always sends a message about the wearer, but sometimes the message is meant to be a secret one. Such is the case of the Lover’s Eye – the name for a miniature portrait of a single eye often painted on ivory.
The constellation Gemini, the twins, is one of the easiest to see in the night sky, and its celestial charms have inspired designers to make jewelry that celebrate it.
Fill in the blank: “I can’t leave home without _______________.” If that blank is jewelry related, we’re on the same page. When you forget to put on your favorite everyday necklace or ring, you feel as though you’re missing something all day. That is how much of an impact precious and significant jewelry pieces have on us.
It’s a pleasant September morning in the year 1622 and a majestic Spanish galleon sits in the port of Havana, along with 27 other ships of the combined fleet, their crews awaiting orders.
The Nuestra Señora de Atocha sits low in the water, weighed down by 964 silver bars, 161 gold bars or disks, 255,000 silver coins, and uncounted chests filled with undeclared (and untaxed) emeralds. Smugglers be warned: punishment is 200 lashes and ten years spent in chains, rowing a galleon.
While you may not have the chance to say ‘thank you’ or ‘I love you’ to mom every day, Mother’s Day gives the perfect opportunity to show your gratitude. We’ve gathered inspiration for thoughtful gift giving she’ll fall in love with. (more…)
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