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Paolo Costagli and his ombrė jewels

Ombré is a French term for the word shading–usually done from light to dark. In fashion, ombré has been popular on and off for quite some time. Whether it’s shades of purple on a long gown, or shades of blonde on a head of hair, ombré has been extremely popular… Read More

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77 Diamonds: Bespoke Service

What is bespoke?  Bespoke is a British English word used to describe an item that is custom made, and tailored to the buyer’s specification.  77 Diamonds has a great bespoke service which has already created some amazing pieces of jewelry for their customers.  This service is perfect… Read More

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FOR SALE: Watermelon Tourmaline Slice Earrings

Got some more 14k yellow gold Watermelon Tourmaline stud earrings from the tourmaline mines in California. Back by popular demand, I have two pairs of the dark green (shown above) as well as a pair of light green (not shown).  Email charitybracelet@gmail.com if interested before they sell out!… Read More

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Perfect Diamond Stud Earrings: Tiny Daisies

I often get asked what piece of jewelry I think every woman should own–and my answer is a nice pair of diamond stud earrings.  These tiny daisy earrings are a perfect take on what one would consider diamond studs. Most people think of round solitaire diamonds when… Read More

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Designer Spotlight: Satomi Kawakita

    Satomi Kawakita is the designer behind these tiny, delicate stacking bands that are incredibly irresistible. With a dress-maker for a mother and a background in glass-blowing, Satomi’s unique mixture has led her to create a jewelry line. At college she studied wood,… Read More

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Designer Spotlight: Madhuri Parson Jewelry

A sixth generation gem enthusiast, Madhuri was born to design, which ultimately led her to develop her eponymous fine jewelry brand.  Madhuri’s appreciation for her jewelry heritage was set at an early age.  The designer’s late grandfather exposed her to the art of jewelry making in… Read More