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Summer Days: Victorian Rings + Serpent Bracelet

Once July rolls around, you are pretty much certain the hot days of summer are in full swing and will fly by before you know it! This is about the time I like to make a list of things I want to accomplish before the leaves… Read More

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My Jewel Box: Religious Medallions

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

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Jewelry Tip: Make your jewelry versatile

One very important aspect about collecting fine jewelry is that, unless you are a millionaire, it can get pricey! To counter that annoying factor, the few pieces that you do buy have to be versatile.  I am wearing a couple of pieces of jewelry that can be worn in… Read More

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Art Deco Style of the Hoover Dam

The Hoover Dam is a well-known tourist attraction and an all-American landmark.  We had to check it out while in Vegas.  I was pleasantly surprised to find out how prominent the Art Deco style was throughout the entire project.  There were elevator doors in all gold, streamlined buildings, Art… Read More

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Exploring Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

Some people always ask me if there is ever a time I do not wear jewelry. “Like what if you’re hiking or outdoors?” My answer is obviously no, I always wear jewelry...I just change up my style. A great example of this is when I went to… Read More

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My Jewel Box: Black Cultured Pearl Necklace

I never think of jewelry in terms of finding the right outfit I like, and then proceeding to pick out “jewelry to match.”  I usually do it the other way around, or mostly choose to not care whatsoever about what I’m wearing–just as long as I got on some… Read More