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Jewelry Inspiration Board IX

{From top to bottom: D-A-G-U-E-R-R-E-O-T-Y-P-E…I now know how to spell daguerreotype Loving Art Deco rings that use intriguing gemstones like jadeite, Boucheron ring at 1stdibs I got a new tattoo…3.52 in roman numerals (specific gravity of Diamond) Ruby Kobo is my newest obsession, esp their diamond… Read More

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Jewelry Lookbook: Ashley Stark

photo by Elizabeth Frazer 1stdibs’ Introspective magazine is always an intriguing read–especially when you come across a new personality, like Ashley Stark. She is the creative director behind Stark Carpet, a family business. Although glancing at her accessorized look from a photo in the Eye on Design… Read More

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Obsession: Stacking Bands from Sylva Yepremian

Sometimes stacking bands is harder than it looks. It seems as though mixing and matching should work with any kind of band–hardly the case! Sylva Yepremian makes stacking easy with the rings she designs.  She uses diamonds and sapphires, along with yellow and rose… Read More

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Obsession: Twig Rings by Micky Roof

These twig rings have been a favorite of local residents of Ithaca, NY for over 25 years now.  I may be a little late in catching on, but better late than never! This custom ring is perfect for those who have loose diamonds that need a new home.  With this… Read More

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You Fancy, We Fancy

Sometimes you have to ignore all the hundreds of spam comments and PR emails and get back to what sincerely inspires you to create and maintain a blog like this. It’s the gorgeous, jaw-dropping jewels, the insane designers that conjure up the pieces, the fancy ornate things in… Read More

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Jewelry Inspiration Board VIII

  September jewelry inspiration from top to bottom: {Cartier Trinity Sauvage ring, with the spotted lacquered component, new & improved! rings, and oversized lockets, and heavy link watch, and bangles, oh my! via cobrasnake me playing at work while photographing rings–10 carat emerald Art… Read More