Endless talk of all things sparkly.

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Summer 2012 Inspiration Board

The summer heat is brutal this year, with no end in sight!  Here are a few things that have been inspirational for me this July: {new house=learning how to decorate to suit your style.  This is my living room, finally complete! these Chopard earrings illustrate the “golden diamond”… Read More

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Summer Anticipation Inspiration Board

{from top to bottom: love the bright colors and ring combination–Cartier trinity, monogram, big engagement ring & bands Lucie Campbell diamond bow earrings #summerfavorite Kanye West is wearing a cameo.  Cameos are officially back in style. Scosha adult friendship bracelets, the best bracelets for summertime… Read More

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Obsession: Gregio Charm Rings

Love getting insights from other jewelry lovers–this one comes from Suzanne who wrote to me and wanted me to check out Gregio. She thought I would like these charm rings, and she was right! I love the cross one the best; each is done in 14k… Read More

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Tov International’s One-Of-A-Kind $15 Million Dollar Diamond Dress

Talk about a little black dress! Does yours have real diamonds on it?? This one does–make that 100 diamonds, all approximately three carats each! The dress was a collaboration between fashion designers Chloe & Reese and diamond wholesalers Tov International. The runway lit up at American Gem… Read More

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A fool gives vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.

It’s been a long week of moving in my world. Happy to say I’m finally settled in. Back to work tomorrow. Here is what has been inspiring me lately… {from top to bottom: Love this spiral ring called a “magic snake” from Italian designer Staurino Fratelli… Read More

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Spring Inspiration Board 2012

Spring has definitely sprung–and I have two HUGE tasks to complete in the month of April, which I’ve been preparing for, for quite some time. The first is to pass my Colored Stones final exam from GIA. I have a few more weeks for study, but… Read More