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Bling in the New Year by Building your Jewelry Wardrobe

People often make New Year’s resolutions that they don’t end up keeping.  Did you ever wonder why that might be?  Perhaps it’s because they aren’t choosing New Year’s resolutions that are actually fun to keep!  In fact, the case is usually precisely the opposite.  Resolutions that require dieting or committing to an exercise routine that [...]

How to Layer Necklaces

The layered necklace look is actually a classic look that can take many forms, and is yet another great way to spice up a simple outfit or even a plain formfitting tee.  You can layer necklaces to easily create a bohemian look or a “rockstar” look and proper necklace layering can certainly work for a [...]

Design Team Erickson Beamon Teams up with Baublebar

Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon’s jewelry has been worn by models, actresses, and serious fashionistas around the world for over thirty years now.  Their brand Erikson Beamon is known for their innovation and creativity and for being one of the elite trend setters rather than trend followers in the jewelry industry.  Recently, the famous jewelry [...]

Is the Statement Jewelry Trend Here to Stay?

The “statement jewelry” trend crept into the Fashion scene and then eventually into the mainstream during the mid 2000’s and represented a huge shift in the jewelry world.  “Statement jewelry” refers to large “bib” style necklaces, brightly colored pieces, noticeably large cocktail rings, oversized and stacked bangles as well as oversized or brightly colored earrings.  [...]

Homeowners Insurance may not Protect your Jewelry

The homeowners’ policy is one of the most comprehensive coverage packages ever offered by the insurance industry. That being said, it still does not cover everything. Certain conditions must be met when making a homeowners claim and one of the major bones of contention between company and customer can be after the theft of jewelry. [...]

Demand for Rose Gold, Brown Diamonds, and Canary Diamonds on the Rise

A yellow diamond was once sign of compromise, as was wearing any metal colored differently than 24 karat gold, but times have certainly changed.  Wholesale and retail jewelers throughout the world have been reporting a rise in customer demand for non-traditional metals and gemstones over the past few years.  Customers are not only embracing colored [...]

Don’t let Coinciding Occasions Short Change Your Loved Ones

You have heard it many times, usually from the person who has a birthday near a big holiday like Christmas – two occasions close together leads to fewer gifts. To be fair about it, let’s just ignore the fact that they are probably the least subjective of judges to hear from on the subject. In [...]

Put the Champagne on Ice

There are many special occasions to break out the bubbly. New Years, weddings and any number of special announcements can be accompanied by a toast with the sparkling drink. These occasions can also be accompanied by different champagne, the loose cut cz gem that is the color of the French favorite but comes in at [...]

Christies Schedules Sale of Elizabeth Taylors Jewelry

It has been announced that a sale of Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry will take place on December 23, 2011. It will take place in the evening which, according to the New York Times piece about the sale, is unusual. Art auctions are more prevalent in the evening than jewelry sales but it is Elizabeth Taylor’s name [...]

The Rarity of Tanzanite

The deep blue gemstone tanzanite is rarer than the diamond. The main reason can be found in the name – only one country, Tanzania, has mines that contain the stone. These mines are also not large in number. It is a truly beautiful gem and has been very popular for more than just its rarity. [...]