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Celebrity Jewelry

The Jewelry of Sex & the City 2

Sex & the City 2 premieres this week and Carrie fever has struck.  I had a Carrie fever myself when I saw her jewelry on the red carpet of the UK movie premiere.  A close up of her arm cuff put together using a ribbon and… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Brigitte Bardot: Sleek “V” Shaped Ring

I’ve seen many of these “V” shaped rings around–especially on eBay and a few random pawn shops here and there. This sort of ring definitely is different, but I never thought it would look flattering on a finger. The above photo featuring Brigitte Bardot with a “V”… Read More

Education & Advice

Jewel History: Earliest Diamond Grading System

“The earliest diamond color grading system was based on India’s ancient class structure. Each class was limited to owning a particular diamond color.” Priests and rulers……………………white diamonds Landowners and warriors………..brown diamonds Merchants…………………………….yellow diamonds Lower class……………………………black diamonds   {GIA.edu}… Read More

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Obsessions

Obsession: Dome Piece

It’s like the cooler and more casual version of the cocktail ring, and it may even be bolder according to some. I’m talking about dome rings. Whether it is glitzed up with gemstones or smoothed down in polished gold, a dome ring will flatter any hand and is… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Spotted: Camilla Belle’s Diamond Line Earrings

Sometimes it is difficult to choose earrings that “make an outfit.” Most earrings that stand out or make the pages of top magazines are those huge chandelier-types that make a bold statement. These diamond line earrings on Camilla Belle stand out in their own right, without being over the… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Updates from Walton’s Antique Jewelry May 2010

Here are some recent shots I took of the latest acquisitions over at Walton’s Antique Jewelry. If anyone is planning a road trip to Nashville, let me know! It would be such a fun thing to do this summer.  The two center photos featuring the diamond engagement rings… Read More