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My Jewel Box: Panther Knuckle Ring

So excited to share this ring! It was initially a bangle bracelet that was transformed into a knuckle ring by jeweler extraordinaire David Waldrum. I am working with David on his upcoming website for the amazing work he does where he loves taking old, unworn or broken jewelry… Read More

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The Evidence of a Jewelry Addiction

  I realize these are not the greatest photos in terms of vividness and clarity, but I had to show everyone after having a quiet chuckle to myself over them. I have here concrete evidence of my jewelry addiction–with the first photo dating at 2009, I had just… Read More

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My Jewel Box: Three New Jewels

With all the focus on buying my first home, buying jewelry is smartly on the backburner. But a jewelry lover will always be a jewelry lover, and somehow manage to acquire some new pieces of jewelry! The first ring is one I’ve been wanting for quite sometime–the Anubis… Read More

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My Jewel Box: Double Chain Ring

A few months ago (before the holiday onslaught) I worked with my jeweler to put together this concept-of-a-ring using random parts found around the jewelry store. Both bands were old wedding bands purchased as scrap gold from broken marriages of the past, and the chains are extra 14k… Read More

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My Jewel Box: Christmas Gifts 2011

The holidays have come and gone, but the gifts remain and will continue to sparkle for years to come! I got some really awesome jewelry this year, thanks to a great workplace and Matt. I was surprised to get a huge, heavy box for Christmas–only to… Read More

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My Jewel Box: Victorian Bracelets

I have developed a love for Victorian bracelets since working at Walton’s Antique Jewelry.  Especially the ones that are in perfect-never-before-worn condition.  And yes, there are many out there in that sort of condition.  I have a tiny wrist, and when I come across a Victorian bangle bracelet… Read More