Jewelry is a fantastic way to express yourself and really get your own personal style out there. This year, there are tons of great jewelry trends that are making the rounds this year that can help you truly express yourself while remaining on trend. These trends are great, easy to wear, and fantastic overall.
In their latest marketing reach, classic French designer, Louis Vuitton released social media videos that have much of the fashion world buzzing. Unlike straightforward advertisements that focus primarily on the pieces, this new promotion for the designer’s Emprise collection of jewelry and watches barely shows the jewelry at all. Instead, the entire advertisement focuses on…
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While some people spend small fortunes to obtain luxury items such as watches and jewelry, there are others who will go even farther to get their hands on these goods, including theft. The Pink Panther gang has committed some of the most daring jewelry heists in the history and demonstrated they will strike nearly anywhere…
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Although precious metal prices have dropped a bit from their high point a couple of years ago, they are still high enough for you to get a good return on your investment if you are looking for a way to raise funds for a vacation or a project. Old jewelry that is sitting in your…
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Actresses, singers, and models spend their whole careers in some of the world’s most beautiful and expensive pieces of jewelry. From red carpets to runways, the world’s biggest designers scramble to adorn them; some even hire them as spokespeople. But some celebrities are more hands-on when it comes to the rings on their fingers and…
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Prepare yourself – jewelry is coming. HBO with Phyrrha are releasing their Game of Thrones line of jewelry on April 4 just two days before the highly anticipated premier of the 4th season. Now fans can represent their allegiance while enjoying the ups and down of their favorite show. Each talisman and ring looks like…
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You might know Blanda Eggenschwiler as Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers’ girlfriend, but did you know that she’s also an artist? This 28-year-old has recently begun designing her own jewelry and, rumor has it, she’ll soon be launching her very first jewelry line. Aside from her relationship with Joe Jonas, you may also recognize…
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It’s time to call attention to the March birthstone, aquamarine! Aquamarine stones have whimsy and elegance. Although this gem is found commonly in traditional pieces of jewelry like necklaces, watches and rings, aquamarine is a special gem stone that can come in large pieces and may be sculpted into unique shapes. Aquamarine looks a great…
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Never was such intricately crafted jewel encrusted novel items of beauty ever created as in the Russian Faberge jeweled eggs created for the Emperor and his family in the late 1880s. Precisely when the Bolsheviks were steaming toward violent overthrow and assassination of the entire royal family, the most beautiful Faberge eggs were being created…
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Last night’s Oscars red carpet was a sight for sore, bored eyes – at least as far as the jewelry was concerned. After what seems like decades of virtually begging stars and stylists to please wear more jewelry – any jewelry! – they at long last ditched the studs in favor if truly red-carpet-worthy jewelry.…
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Thank you so much, loyal blog readers and avid jewelry hunters, for hanging in there with us for the last week. We know our website’s performance has been…less than desirable. Now that we’ve hopefully banished the bugs that were making it act up, our blog is back in gear too, and we can finally catch…
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International auction house, Christie’s, is known for big ticket items. Even so, the amount Christie’s sold last year in 2013 raised more than a few eyebrows with a new record. Christie’s surpassed all previous sales records, selling a whopping $678.3 million in jewelry sales. Diamonds (and Gemstones) Are a Girl’s Best Friend Demand for gemstones is…
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Whether it’s your special-occasion sparkles or your signature everyday pieces, your jewelry only looks as good as the care you give it. Gold, pearls, gems and stones all require special attention. A little jewelry care know-how will keep your pieces looking dazzling for decades. 1. Store beaded strands flat: Displaying jewelry when it’s not…
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1. Big, Bold Colors Last season’s vividly hued shoe trend is migrating north. From budget finds to haute couture, designers are creating bright, eye-catching pieces that will have you instantly standing out from the crowd. Pick up pieces that are one shade away from primary colors for a look that is more grown up than…
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While diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and people selling their jewelry are generally attempting to unload silver or gold, in reality there are many precious gemstones and metals that are also ripe for selling on the secondary market. If you have already cleaned out your jewelry box of all the gold, silver, and diamonds…
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