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Want to Look Polished, and Stylish in Just Three Steps?

Looking stylish and polished is as easy as 1, 2, 3 if you follow the 2:1:1 Rule! What is this magic, you ask? The 2:1:1 Rule is a guide to help you create a balanced outfit by styling your jewelry thoughtfully. So how does this work? It is based on dividing your jewelry into three […]

Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend

They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend and celebrities often share their love for these beautiful gems in their diamond-studded clothes and accessories worn everywhere from movies to concert stages to the Olympics. Mariah Carey: On February 6, Mariah shone at the Opening Ceremonies in a necklace, earrings and bracelet with emerald cut diamonds […]

Is There a Perfect Gift for Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us! Did you know that Valentine’s Day is second only to Christmas in terms of jewelry gifting? But why is jewelry such a wonderful gift for your valentine? Perhaps because, while flowers die and candy gets eaten, jewelry endures. It is a tangible token of love. But what to get […]

New Year Jewelry Resolutions

Happy New Year! We are excited about completing another rotation around the sun and hope you are too. We keep seeing lots of things social media about new year resolutions and thought we would jump on board with our own jewelry resolutions! The beginning of the year is a great time to take steps to […]

Don’t Forget the Accessories!

Do you have a jewelry lover you want to buy a gift for, but they seem to have everything already? Sometimes the accessories get forgotten and all jewelry lovers can use them! These items make great stocking stuffers individually or a great main gift when gifted together! Jewelry Tray or Dish: Theses are great for […]

Holiday Engagements

Did you know that close to 50% of proposals happen during the holiday season between November and February? The top four proposal dates are Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day, in that respective order. If you are thinking of popping the question this holiday season, here are some things to consider: Holidays bring family and loved ones together so there will be lots of […]

Robbery at the Louvre – What to Know about Empress Eugenie’s Crown

Most people have heard about the robbery of the Louvre on October 19, but you may not know about the diamond and emerald crown of Empress Eugenie, empress consort to Napoleon III, emperor of France and nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte. The crown has 2,480 diamonds and 56 emeralds and stands 13cm high and 15 cm in diameter, with a total weight of […]

Building Momentum – The Ripple Effect of Shopping Locally

We’ve written about Small Business Saturday before (see our original post here) and with all the ups and downs over the last many months, thought it would be a great time to share some facts. Small Business Saturday is about celebrating and supporting small businesses and all they do for their communities and takes place […]

Fun Facts about Halloween

Halloween has a special place in our hearts. The memories of dressing up as a witch, a doctor, a favorite sports figure come back to visit once a year. And who doesn’t love a bit of candy? Halloween has an interesting history and wasn’t even popularized around the United States until the 2nd half of […]

Bizarre Jewelry Through the Ages

Have you ever wondered about jewelry trends from historical times? We decided to see what may have been in fashion before modern day. And, boy, did we find some out of the ordinary fashions! Read along for a view into the past! Mourning Jewelry: We’ve covered this in a previous blog, but it deserves a mention here as well. In Victorian times, it became a […]

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