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Talk About an Expensive Treat

Everybody likes to splurge a little when they go out for a nice evening on the town, maybe a fillet or lobster tail for dinner and a nice rich dessert – but few of us have ever splurged so much as to order a dessert that you practically had to be rich to afford.
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Partnering to Fight Jewelry Crime

Every single day when you pick up a newspaper, turn on the television or log onto the internet you can read a new story (sometimes several news stories) about another jewelry store heist, another home invasion or another attempt to sell a counterfeit Tiffany & Co. product.  It seems that several unscrupulous individuals are attempting [...]

Turning 60 in Style

Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but for a very special 60th anniversary celebration Hong Kong jeweler TSL has taken the precious stone to the dogs.  Snoopy, the cartoon character that shines with personality, has been recreated by TSL in a statue that stands just under six inches tall and that consists of nearly [...]

Another Hot Celeb Turned Jewelry Designer

Pop/funk songstress Erykah Badu is no longer simply a trendsetter when it comes to fashion and accessories, her latest creative efforts have also made her a designer of trend setting fashions.  Over the course of her last several tour dates, Badu has made some of her unique jewelry creations available for fans to purchase at [...]

Get Your Check Book Ready

In just under a week, the iconic faux pearls worn by former first lady Jackie Kennedy will go up for auction as part of the Pioneers of Popular Culture Auction held by the Bonhams.   The British auction house estimates the beautiful piece’s value at anywhere from about forty to fifty thousand dollars and has acknowledged [...]

Another Celebrity Takes a Shot at Jewelry Design

Just last week, another household name launched a stunning line for purchase on television and via the internet for QVC.  Former super model, actress and ex-wife of the piano man himself, Christie Brinkley became the latest in a long line of A listers to launch their very own fabulous line of jewels.
Brinkley’s wears seem to [...]

Make Room for the Little Guy (or Gal)

We’ve all done some jewelry shopping at major retailers and big box stores.  If you are in the market for a last minute Valentine’s Day or birthday gift a local retailer can usually offer a pretty sizeable selection to choose from and reasonable prices on fine jewelry.  When it comes to major occasion jewelry, like [...]

Men’s Jewelry Sales Up, Despite Down Economy

The rise in the unemployment rate, the record number of foreclosures and business after business being forced to close their doors has most certainly had a negative effect on retail sales over the course of the last two years – but surprisingly, the sales of men’s jewelry have doubled during the recession.
The numbers don’t reflect [...]

The Lilith Fair is Back and Packing Jewels

The outrageously successful music tour that celebrated womanhood and raised thousands of dollars for charities during the late nineties is back.  The 2010 revival of the Summer music fest offers concert goers a bit more than t-shirts to take home as keepsakes though.  Tour founder Sarah McLachlan has designed some Lilith Fair bling, made of [...]

Celebrating 35 Years with a Stunning New Collection

Larry Jewelry, which has now been a fine jewelry fixture in Singapore for the last thirty five years, is marking their anniversary with a stunning new collection.  With remarkably beautiful pieces like “Waterfall,” which contains 68 incredible sea pearls and thirty six flawless round diamonds and “Hanging Wisteria,” with 227 tiny round diamond pieces and [...]