Some people have the knack for jewelry shopping—and some just don’t! While shopping for jewelry is generally a very personal gift, it can be done. It doesn’t have to be daunting, as some of these tips will help you through the process of finding awesome jewelry for a loved one! Diamonds may be a girl’s…
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Gabrielle Sanchez is a famous jewelry designer who works most strictly with pearls and quartz. Having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1977, Sanchez became a freelance jewelry designer right away. Her fascination with pearls protruded on the streets of New York City. Gabrielle ran across an enticing jewelry booth on the corner…
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Every woman knows that a wardrobe is not complete without certain staples. A little black dress. The perfectly tailored suit. Live-in-them jeans. That special occasion dress that makes you feel absolutely stunning. But a woman’s jewelry wardrobe is equally important. These are the pieces of jewelry every woman should own. Today’s jewelry box staple should…
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Period jewelry is a growing trend due to the beautifully designed jewelry of recent period movies. The stunning Chanel jewels worn by Keira Knightly in the new film Anna Karenina showcase the opulence of the time with the beautiful details that are possible with modern equipment. Jewels from Chanel The jewelry from the Chanel Joaillerie…
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When choosing accessories for your wedding dress, you may be faced with a puzzling (albeit fabulous) dilemma: pearls or diamonds for wedding? Here is the rundown on traditional statistics and some great wedding jewelry options. Traditionally, the rule of thumb is that if your dress has sparkles or embellishments, you should stick to pearls, or…
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Standard Length Strand Pearls – The 5 Basic Lengths Jewelers can string pearls as long or short as the customer is looking for, but traditionally, pearl necklaces come in 5 strand lengths for various occasions. The Choker is the shortest length of pearls at 16 inches. This length, traditionally, will circle the neck one time and…
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From the moment Audrey Hepburn, as Holly Golightly, decorated her bare chest with pearls in the 1961 classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s, pearls instantly took on an aura of luxury. The little black dress and pearl combination is one of the most iconic fashion moments of the twentieth century. Maybe even the most renown fashion combination of all…
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