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Antique & Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Jewelry Heaven found on Ruby Lane

I recently found a tiny ad in Domino Magazine for an antique emporium where buyers and sellers can come together.  I love checking out new sites, but hate getting disappointed by most.  When browsing Ruby Lane, I was very much surprised.  Their selection of antique and vintage jewelry goes on and on, with so many sellers to choose from.  After looking for a few hours, I was about to call it a night since my eyes would no longer stay open without me making them.  I then came across a dainty little ring, with a reasonable price.  I read the description, and it fit my standards: 10k solid rose gold, small diamond, great condition, from the Victorian era--check, check, check AND CHECK!  I had to have it!  With a sudden burst of energy, I emailed the seller.  A good vintage jewelry hunter always asks slightly lower than ticket price.  Just remember to be reasonable.  After work the next day, I was happy to learn that the seller accepted my offer and would include shipping and handling!  Well, I just received the ring and absolutely love it!  It was worth staying up late to peruse just a few more pages worth of jewelry.  When I glance at it throughout the day while wearing it, I often wonder who wore it before and what memories it holds.  Being from the Victorian Era, it probably has a great significance.  Stop on by Ruby Lane to find your very own treasure today (or late tonight)!  Website: www.rubylane.com Seller: Barnsley Collection Read More

Obsessions

Open, Interlocking Rings

I've been drawn to these rings lately and realized they all have an obvious commonality--they are open and interlocking.  This kind of style is a bit harder to pull off and sometimes needs to be tried on before purchasing.  However, if you can find the perfect one that is proportional to your finger size (lengthwise) and looks great on, you are sure to get positive comments galore!  This style is different and eye-catching.  Check out some of my favorites below! Top of the line elegance! This ring features 1.21 carats of diamonds and the interlocking 18k yellow gold with the sparkle is like no other! You can find it on JL Rocks for $3700. I think it would be pretty whether worn with jeans or a fancy dress. If you want an open, interlocking ring that has a more rugged feel, this one will do the trick. You have the brown leather which gives it a tough side, and then you have the 14k yellow gold oval, which glams it up. Renee Garvey is the designer, who always has the greatest styles and has been featured on Gem Gossip many times. Check it out at Eliza Page. Here is a vintage piece, looking like it is from an Old World Italian Estate. It is 18k yellow gold, with gorgeous green enameling. The two open shapes are interlocked by a solid gold loop. The ring has been listed on Tias.com, by Vintagefair--a husband and wife duo who have been antique buyers and sellers for years.  Price:$325 Read More

Obsessions

[10.13.08] Columbus Day [Monday]

Happy Columbus Day! Hopefully this holiday was spent relaxing with a day off from work...lucky you! Doesn't this necklace capture the essence of Columbus' journey? I couldn't imagine setting up shop on a huge boat, and sailing into the "unknown." That should be one thing that we remember on this day--giving credit to the enormous amount of bravery all those voyagers displayed during the Age of Exploration. Read More

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Celebrity Jewelry

Spotted: Bow Necklace on 90210

Last week's episode of 90210 had Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) wearing an elegant bow necklace featuring diamonds. Although you can't really see the necklace in the above picture, it went really well with the plaid button-up she was wearing. 90210 continues to showcase the latest trends in fashion and jewelry...so keep watching and spotting those trends you love! Check out the bow necklaces below to own your very own! This one is vintage and flaunts 1.3 carats of diamonds. Done up in 14k yellow gold with a 16 inch integrated chain. From the Victorian Era, when bows were very popular to be featured in jewelry, especially necklaces. You can find it on Fay Cullen for $1200. If you are looking for a brand new bow necklace rather than vintage, try this one! It is from Ross-Simons and is 18k white gold. The diamond weight on this piece is .20, so a big difference compared to the first. The price is $428 and the necklace can extend from 18 inches to 20 inches. Another brand new bow necklace from Ross-Simons is this one, and it is two times the glitter. Not only does it have two extra tiny bows besides the main bow, it has two chains instead of one! Definitely more fancy and bold than the other bow necklaces above. Diamond weight is .45 and the pricetag is around $876. Read More

Obsessions

Style Inspiration: Huge Diamond Necklace

Not only is the outfit in the photo above pretty insane, but the huge diamond necklace just tops it off perfectly. One would think that such a large necklace like that should be styled with a simple outfit, and no other accessories. However, just the opposite works extremely well as you can see. A huge diamond necklace like that is, of course, very pricey. We can all dream though...so I found a great lookalike at Fay Cullen worth $15000! The carat weight in total is 22.68! Read More

Celebrity Jewelry

Sparkle like Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz shined at a recent event...look at her beautiful jewelry choices! I love how she wore two very large rings on one finger. It is unexpected and shows what a trendsetter she is. I've scoped out the most similar jewelry lookalikes so that even you can shine like Cameron. Check them out! We will start with the gorgeous, large gold flower ring. The one Cameron is wearing resembles a Hawaiian Hibiscus flower, like the one above. And since we all know she loves Hawaii and surfing, it may very well be! This ring is 14k yellow gold and is $269, from Hawaii City--which specializes in Hawaiian jewelry. The second ring on Cameron's finger is a large, yellow gold ring with a white stone. I am thinking the stone is mother-of-pearl. I found this button pearl ring by Gabrielle Sanchez--button pearls are flatter than a normal pearl. This one is done in 18k yellow gold and is $1100. It can be purchased at Joseph's boutique. A diamond encrusted horseshoe necklace is great for any occasion, and Cameron's finishes off her jewelry ensemble. The one above is from Heavenly Treasures and is .36 carats. This particular one is great because you can choose 16 inch, 18 inch, or 20 inch chain, as well as white or yellow gold. Prices range from $698-745. Read More