Jewelry and family friction are not a new concept. Ask anyone who has gone through a family member passing away, and the issue of property distribution gets people tied into knots, especially when it comes to selling estate jewelry. Unfortunately, inheritance arguments are not the only time jewelry can cause issues in the household. Here…
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Jewelry fashions are constantly changing and adjusting to fit the needs and interests of a new generation. Among the child stars who are starting to make a statement with her interesting style choices is Miley Cyrus. Although the child actress did briefly allow Walmart to develop clothing options under her name, she has learned from…
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Finding fantastic luxury jewelry brands that are willing to experiment with look, feel, and style of pieces can be incredibly hard. Most brands find a classic and traditional style and tend to stick to it. Tiffany and Co., Neil Lane, and others find on particular style that is timeless, and tend to model all pieces…
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Selecting Quality First There are many excellent options when one seeks to purchase fine jewelry. With the investment involved, however, it is important to pay attention to three factors. First, always purchase valuable jewelry from a reputable source. There are many ways dealers without an established reputation can affect the ultimate value of your purchase.…
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No one can accuse Friedrich Kochli of being a man without means and talents. He was perhaps, one of the greatest jewelry designers of his times. His style and originality cannot be imitated by anyone. Among his work is the “Egg.” It is an elegant piece with exquisite details, and a nice gold touch on…
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Everyone with fashion sense wants to remain in style and keep up with the latest trends and the newest fads. With the opening of the newest Bell & Ross Boutique in Vienna, Austria, the freshest looks are literally being spread across the world. Individuals who want to stay in style expect the most glam for…
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If you think of brooches, you’re usually thinking early 1950s-1970s fashion—or even as far back as Victorian ages! Brooches are a staple of classic women’s fashion and jewelry. They can usually be worn on the clothing instead of a low-hanging necklace pendant, or as a pin to further enhance the outfit. While brooches lost their…
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One of our favorite reads is Town & Country. We love ogling the fabulous jewelry in every issue both in the ads and the editorials. T&C has a knack for stylish haute jewelry with upscale costume pieces for an elegant, fun impact. In this video, T&C’s style director Stellene Volandes teams up with Neiman Marcus’…
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Disney theme parks are some of the most magical places on the face of the earth. While many people visit Disney when they’re young, it’s often common not to go back until you have children of your own. Some people had other things in mind while planning some of the most notable Disney engagements ever…
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Paris Fashion Week wrapped (with Louis Vuitton, naturally), signaling the end of the 2012 runway shows. Of course, the event that kicks off the season, NYFW, was heavily covered in the fashion and jewelry world. The same trends that get sent down the runways often translate into jewelry, from certain thematic elements to references to…
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Bringing us the best in fashion since 1943, New York Fashion Week is a semi-annual event that showcases the top designs for spring and summer in February, and Fall and Winter in September. This past fashion week was no let-down, providing the press a showcase to remember. With changing trends and styles, these are the…
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The critically an popularly acclaimed British Soap Opera Drama Downton Abbey may not air here in the US for a few more months, but it currently has Brits enthralled overseas! This show has it all – drama, scandal, intrigue, and drool-worthy antique jewelry and fashion. We can’t wait to see what Lady Mary, The Dowager…
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Fashion is always evolving. Celebrities and public figures sport the trends in order to qualify certain looks that might have been slightly too edgy or bold on the runway—until we see it repeatedly and know it’s really happening. Certain prints, looks, and styles that I, for one, said I’d never wear have made their way…
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It’s Fashion Friday ’round here, which necessitates constant monitoring of our favorite fashion websites. And when we checked Refinery29, a lovely illustration caught our eyes – and then we read it, asking ourselves “Are we at a Hipster Wedding?” Anything that can be that funny and pretty simultaneously deserves a round of applause. Allow us…
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You’ve carefully curated your jewelry collection. Each prized bauble called to you from its showcase (or the store window, we’ve been there too) begging you to take it home. And although it’s tempting, chances are you don’t sport every single piece of jewelry you own all at once. So where do your precious jewels languish…
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