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
Latest inspirations & wishes: {I love everything about this photo, it’s Gloria Swanson an American actress during the 1930s want to plan a trip to NYC just to visit Doyle & Doyle, more exciting to me than the Statue of Liberty been hearing… Read More
My taste in rings is getting more and more eccentric, although I’d like to think of it as “unique.” Below are four different rings styles that pretty much some up the four different looks I’m after right now. See for yourself…and don’t forget to try out this “ring overloading”… Read More
My latest addition to my jewel box–the above religious medallion. It features a unique piece of mother-of-pearl carved into the blessed Mother. She sort of glows at times, which is highly extraordinary. All rose cut diamonds and square sapphires, done in platinum over yellow gold. Most likely an Edwardian… Read More
I love the look of leather–the dark color, the toughness, the rugged look. There is nothing elegant about it. Until, that is, you add some gold or diamonds to it, or off set the look with some pretty lace. The above inspiration photo shows a tough leather jacket over… Read More
The New York Sale at Christie’s Auction House was this past Thursday, April 22, 2010. The sale featured some amazing, once-in-a-lifetime jewelry, like the above Emerald Brooch once belonging to Catherine the Great as well as a large 39.55 carat cushion cut diamond ring once owned by Emperor Maximilian. Read More
