Chandelier earrings have been a hit with Hollywood celebrities and everyday women for the last few years. The earrings are the quintessential statement piece for those desiring stunning jewelry that stands out. Chandelier earrings are typically quite large and wide, as they give off a horizontal line that adds pizzazz to the neckline. These flowing, …
Category Archives: Custom Jewelry
What Celebrities are Trending These Days in Custom Jewelry?
Hollywood celebrities are fashion trendsetters that signal our cues for the season. As we look to today’s hottest stars, we see a less-is-more approach to custom jewelry. Big name celebs are forgoing bling for classic pieces that add a sense of pop to their attire. Since awards season has long since passed, the 2012 MTV …
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Only the Best Black Diamond Jewelry
Black diamond jewelry, for some jewelers, in the last two years has risen above their sales of white diamonds. Perhaps brides want to go for a gothic look on their wedding day or perhaps they just want something that many other brides won’t have. It’s their chance to say they are unique brides and they …
Where to Find High End High Fashion Black Diamond Jewelry
Every time a novel piece of jewelry becomes popular, mainstream culture wants to know how they can own a piece of it. It’s no surprise that since black diamonds began to build in popularity, more jewelry companies began to market and sell these new items. Here are some interesting places that sell black diamond jewelry. …
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Celebrities Say Yes to a Different Kind of Diamond
Black diamonds have been taking the jewelry market by storm along with other fancy diamond colors like canary yellow and pink this year. Celebrities are stepping out in opposing fashion to what is typically seen on the red carpet. They are saying out with the old, classic white diamonds and in with the new, fancy …
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Celebrities Sporting Rose Gold Out on the Town
While many of us already know that rose gold is not pure gold and instead it is an alloy made up of both gold and copper of varying percentage based on the depth of the color pink desired, celebrities have made no secret of their love of this novel gold color. If celebrities want to …
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Newer Gold Color Standing Out From The Crowd
While the debate still rages as to whether current and future brides to be will be wearing predominantly white gold or yellow gold this year, another gold has entered into the jewelry market in a big way. Rose gold, sometimes also referred to as pink gold or red gold, has made a pronounced entrance into …
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All Liz’s Rings: A Brief History of Elizabeth Taylor’s Engagement Jewelry
Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for many things including her love for jewelry and her love for getting married. She said “I do” eight times. So what do you get for a girl who is a well-known jewelry lover? Here’s the list…. Husband #1 – Conrad Hilton, 1950 Marrying a Hilton is a great start to …
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Is it Time to Upgrade Your Engagement and Wedding Rings?
Lisa Vanderpump of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills wears a gorgeous 20 carat engagement ring, but that’s not the ring that her husband of 29 years, Todd, gave her when he proposed. The more modest ring was upgraded to the huge stunner after the couple earned millions in the restaurant business. For the Vanderpumps, …
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Wedding Jewelry: Beyond the Engagement Ring
When a wedding is in the works, everyone wants to see the engagement ring. Of course the engagement ring is very important, but don’t forget about all the other wedding jewelry that must be considered. Wedding Ring for Her For some, the wedding ring is just a simple band, but if your engagement ring is …
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Celebrity Apology Jewelry
Celebrities behaving badly is certainly nothing new. Not too many days go by with a new scandal erupting out of Hollywood with sordid tales of cheating, lying and jewelry buying. Wait…jewelry buying? Yes. It seems that when you have an unlimited budget, the best way to avoid the wrath of your significant other after …
How to Buy the Perfect Engagement Ring
There is seldom a time in your life when you need to be more correct in your choice than the time you spend selecting an engagement ring for the one who will become your wife. Surprising her with a ring might have all the effect you’re looking for, but often it’s wise to include her …
Fancy Colored Diamond Engagement Rings Stand out from the Crowd
Whether you want to look stunning in black diamonds or bedazzling in a yellow bauble, you can get a gorgeous engagement ring adorned with colored diamonds. Colored – or fancy diamonds – are extremely rare and valuable, and add a unique touch to traditional white diamond rings. Diamond Colors Diamond colors run the gamut of …
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The Reluctant Heiress’ Jewels Bring in $20 Million
Christie’s International took in $20.8 million on 17 pieces of jewelry from the esteemed collection of the late copper heiress Huguette Clark. The jewelry was sold during the April 17th “Magnificent Jewels” auction in New York, which contained more than 300 lots of fine jewels. Dubbed “The Reluctant Heiress” due to her reclusive lifestyle, Clark …
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Spring 2012 Jewelry Auctions
Each year, prestigious auction houses offer up eye-catching selections from the world’s most impressive jewelry collections. From royal gems to rare stones that once belonged to heiresses, the spring 2012 auction schedule is stocked with one-of-a-kind jewelry. On April 17th, Christie’s Americas is auctioning off the jewelry collection of the Huguette M. Clark, a copper, …
The World’s First All-Diamond Ring
Swiss designer Shawesh Jewelry has unveiled what they are claiming as “The World’s First All Diamond Ring.” The designer is trumpeting their 150-carat sparkler which is valued at a jaw-dropping price of $70 million. According to Mohammad Shawesh, CEO of the Geneva-based design house, the ring took over a year to create. In a 2011 …
“The Hunger Games” Jewelry Designer
Dana Schneider is a Canton, Ohio-based jewelry designer who made the trademarked “Mockingjay Pin” for “The Hunger Games” film. With more than 50 television and movie credits to date, Schneider has produced dozens of jewelry pieces seen by millions of moviegoers across the globe. Her designs have been prominently featured in films such as “The …
Bridesmaid Jewelry Ideas
Bridesmaids play an important supporting role in a wedding. In addition to being the bride’s go-to women for all things wedding related, bridesmaids are vital to the overall look of a ceremony. Color Scheme When searching for bridesmaid jewelry, be sure to consider the wedding’s color scheme. Pay attention to how well the jewelry matches …