Little girls love playing dress up in macaroni necklaces, plastic bangles and sticker earrings. Not only is it fun, it’s good practice for showcasing their personal style. Pretty soon all that practice will pay off and your little girl will be ready for her first real jewelry. A young lady’s first piece of quality jewelry…
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Spring is upon us and that means tons of great new items to look at and plenty of new trends and pieces of jewelry to see. That being said there are also plenty of new influences for pieces this season that are worth taking a look at. One great trend that is especially fun is…
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Though men might dominate the watch market, they are not the first people you think of when it comes to jewelry. However, more and more designers are working to create pieces that work well for both men and women. This year, the “mangle”, or man bangle is set to be big with leather cuffs and more…
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Not too long ago, our GIA Graduate Gemologist Richard was featured in a Sun Sentinel article on lab grown diamonds. A lab grown diamond is exactly what it sounds like – a diamond created in a lab by growing a diamond chemically identical to a mined diamond. Lab created diamonds are real diamonds in every way…
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Unless you are Queen Elizabeth, brooches probably don’t make it into your outfits very often. Brooches are often overlooked fashion statements that can make an outfit pop, if you can figure out how to wear them well. While the royal lady simply sticks her brooches on her shoulder or chest, that often look somewhat random…
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On your wedding day, the ring is sure to be the center of attention. With a magnificent sparkler on your hand, what other accents could you possibly need on the big day? Though the wedding and engagement rings are the stars of the show, your wedding ensemble probably calls for a few other accessories. Here’s…
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Pandora fans have always known the brand to capture the essence of a given theme with delicate, creative and stunning designs. This Winter it’s all about the Milky Way, with items designed around the theme of the night sky. Those crystal clear nights where you can look upwards and see millions of stars, when the…
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With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time to start planning and picking up presents. A spa gift card or a new smartphone might be nice, but nothing makes a woman feel cherished like jewelry. But, for the special lady in your life, you can’t just pop into the store, grab the first necklace you see…
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Thanksgiving is the major start of the fall and winter holiday season, and it’s a time when everyone gets back together to trade stories, meet new family members, and enjoy lots of good food over a big dinner. What better time to provide a wonderful holiday gift or wear a new set of earrings or…
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Wearables, smart jewelry and jewelry tech have exploded in 2014. From the Ringly to the Beacon & Lively smart bracelet and of course, the Apple Watch, smart jewelry is the hottest thing in jewelry right now. And making its debut, the Nymi band might have found, once and for all, an impenetrable password: your heartbeat.…
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While it may feel like an Indian summer outside in many regions, the signs of Fall are starting to make themselves known, and that means the Fall and Winter holidays are well on their way. For those who plan ahead, there are a number of luxury jewelry items available now that could make great gifts…
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All that glitters is not always gold and this is especially true for the latest fashion jewelry trends for fall 2014. Since the major fashion runways and popular celebrities are considered the trend setters for every season, this fall season is no different. Most designers this year were inspired by a Wonder Woman style where…
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Choosing the perfect wedding dress is the most important fashion decision at a wedding, however choosing cute and bridesmaid dresses is also important. If you can take the time to coordinate the jewelry and shoes of each bridesmaid your wedding will have an extra touch of style. It may be your special day but all…
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You go ahead and sing that to the tune of Girls Girls Girls. We won’t tell. But we will show! Show off our favorite pearls, that is. June’s birthstone is the classic, demure and enduring pearl. Created by life itself and fetched from the depths of the ocean, it’s no wonder pearls have been a…
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Who wouldn’t love to step out for a night on the town with a breathtaking, $800K necklace adorned around their neck? While this might be a dream come true, you also might wonder how a piece of jewelry could cost over three quarter of a million dollars. That is exactly why Lalique, the French crystal-maker,…
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