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Obsessions

Jewelry Inspiration Board VIII

  September jewelry inspiration from top to bottom: {Cartier Trinity Sauvage ring, with the spotted lacquered component, new & improved! rings, and oversized lockets, and heavy link watch, and bangles, oh my! via cobrasnake me playing at work while photographing rings–10 carat emerald Art… Read More

Q & A Interviews

Q & A with Erie Basin owner Russell Whitmore

    Erie Basin has been described by many visitors as, “a museum where you can actually buy everything you see.” Owner Russell Whitmore even describes his job as a big treasure hunt, where he carefully searches out rare finds. Many of these finds are… Read More

Obsessions

Huge 65 carat Emerald Found

Have you heard in the news about the huge emerald recently found in North Carolina?  It is being said that it is the largest cut emerald to be found in the United States.  It was found just 50 miles northwest of Charlotte, in a town called Hiddenite–a mining town,… Read More

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Celebrity Jewelry

Jewelry from the 2010 Emmy Awards

The 2010 Emmy Awards were on last night and I had my eye on the jewelry as the stars did their promenade down the red carpet.  It was a nice surprise to see so many stars give shout outs to who designed their jewelry, as in… Read More

Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Some Updates from Walton’s Antique Jewelry

Lately, my blog has taken a backseat to all the happenings with work and life, but I am working on that!  A lot has been going on at Walton’s Antique Jewelry.  Our Facebook page has surpassed 100 fans, so we had a special… Read More

My Jewel Box

Update on Custom Ring by Fish Head: Complete!

  Just wanted to share some photos of the custom ring that was being made by designer Fish Head.  Can you see the little Fish Head hallmark stamped on the back side?  I like it!  And I really love the shape and look of… Read More