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Jewelry Road Trip series

Jewelry Road Trip: When in New York City…

New York City has so much to offer, it is pretty sad that the last time I was in NYC I was in Middle School and went to watch my sister’s gymnastics meet.  I am well overdue for a trip and this summer may be the year to do… Read More

Education & Advice

Almost a Diamonds Graduate: My GIA course studies…

  I am officially half way through my GIA Diamonds courses, on the road to becoming a Graduate Gemologist. You sort of know you are on the right path when you are extremely enthusiastic while reading 47 pages of cubic, octahedral, and dodecahedral planes.  This has been… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Celebrity Favorite: Bochic

Bochic is becoming a common name on the red carpet these days, with more and more celebrities wearing their beautiful fine jewelry designs.  Known for bold, striking pieces that have just the right amount of sophistication. The jewelry line proves the saying, “Two heads are better than… Read More

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Obsessions

My Ultimate Ring Wish List

I’ve come to the conclusion that these four rings would not only look amazing worn together, but need to be in my jewelry box somehow, someway.  They have made it to a list called “my ultimate ring wish list” meaning I will be looking in between couch cushions, rolling my… Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

2010 Met Gala Jewelry

Did you see all the Met Gala action from last night? I have been enjoying the jewelry that many of the celebrities were seen in, and received an extensive list from Fred Leighton of all the women (and a few men!) that wore their jewels. Above, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is… Read More

Obsessions

Canadian Diamonds: Polar Bear Laser Inscription

I have been learning some fascinating information from taking the Diamonds courses at GIA.  This week I have been reading about the different diamond mines that are present around the world.  I was particularly interested in the recent diamond mines opened in Canada’s Northwest territory.  Not only… Read More