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Non Traditional Wedding Rings

October 27, 2012

While traditionally wedding bands are a solid, thin gold band worn on the ring finger either in addition to an engagement ring on a woman or solely on the ring finger for a man, there are changing times about us: wedding bands don’t always fit the traditional template anymore. Many men are choosing engagement rings…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Green Shoes Blue Shoes 1 Shoes 2 Shoes

October 23, 2012

There’s something so serene and soothing about the colors of nature. And today we’re loving the gorgeously blue skies of a sunny October day in South Florida, and the glistening green grass that won’t turn brown while cooler temps settle over the rest of the US. It’s good to live in paradise, and these fabulous…
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Tips for Selling Jewelry

October 14, 2012

The Holiday Season is quickly approaching and it’s a great time in the marketplace to purge your old jewelry. Gold is currently trading at between $1,700-$1,800 per ounce, diamonds aren’t being mined as quickly as yesteryear making them in great consumer demand. If there was ever a time to make some extra money off of the jewelry…
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A Spotlight on Cartier Love Bracelets

October 7, 2012

The Cartier Love Cuff, or Cartier Love Bracelets are a jewelry item that has interested me for years. With one of the most interesting histories in the jewelry world, Cartier Love Cuffs were designed in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo. While the bracelets are still made by Cartier to this day, coming across a vintage is…
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Feature Friday: Tiffany Etoile Earrings

September 28, 2012

The Tiffany Etoile collection is a true classic when it comes to iconic jewelry. The instantly recognizable “gypsy set” diamonds embedded in perfectly rounded pieces strikes the perfect balance between modern and timeless. And what wardrobe staple can say the same besides the little black dress? A piece as versatile as the LBD can skew…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Pumpkin Spice

September 25, 2012

It’s time for our weekly roundup of the hottest designer shoes, and we’re feeling a fall palette. Zesty orange channels pumpkin spice for the season, and Jimmy Choo, Elie Tahari, and Elizabeth and James bring their autumnal a-game. Also keeping things spicy: our citrine cocktail rings! From vintage, to decadent, to playful, these citrine and…
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When It's Time to Update a Jewelry Appraisal

September 23, 2012

The value of jewelry changes over time. Jewelry that was purchased 1 to 3 years ago may be worth more or less today. For insurance, personal and sentimental purposes jewelry should be appraised as often as the value of precious metals change. However, due to the ever changing stock market and the rise and fall…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Silver Medal Style/ Silver Metal Style

August 7, 2012

Olympic athletes might be going for the gold medals in London, but here in Boca Raton we’ve got our heart set on silver metals. This week’s fancy footwear is resplendent in platinum, white gold and sterling by the likes of Miu Miu and Jimmy Choo Their sparkly counterparts from Tiffany & Co., Bvlgari and other…
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What Does Karat Mean? Everything You Need to Know About Gold Purity

August 5, 2012

Pure gold is simply too soft to make jewelry, so jewelers combine gold with other metals to increase durability, hardness and change the color of the metal. Accordingly, different pieces of gold have different levels of purity. Karat is a measure of purity for gold. As the purity of gold increases, so too does the…
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Men’s Jewelry Trends Fall 2012

July 30, 2012

Men’s jewelry trends for Fall are heating up and we’re digging the newest styles. We like that men’s jewelry designers are going bold this season, with careful attention to detail. Plus, we’re finding that a dose of color is a welcome addition to typically subtle men’s jewelry and accessories. These are a few of our…
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Thirsty Thursday: A Different Kind of Cocktail

July 26, 2012

Today’s happy hour is summer perfection. Inspired by the soothing color of sea mist, Marie Claire’s featured cocktail by The Maritime Hotel is the perfect drink to sip by matching aqua seas. And, because no stylish cocktail should have to drink alone, we’ve pared it with this unique vintage jade cabochon cocktail ring. Set in…
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White Gold vs Platinum: Can You Tell the Difference?

July 26, 2012

For years wedding bands have traditionally been made of gold. However, the trends of the bridal world are always changing and a new fashion has grabbed the attention of many: platinum or white gold. They appear to look the same – silver metallic and much shinier than yellow gold. But what is the difference, really?…
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Watercolor Weddings

July 11, 2012

One of the best parts of wedding planning (besides glancing at your newly sparkly left hand constantly!) is the beauty surrounding your plans every step of the way. No matter what your wedding style is, where you’re finding inspiration, whether your wedding will have 20 guests or 200, one thing’s for sure: you want it…
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Tuesday Shoesday: Gilty Pleasures

July 10, 2012

Today’s footwear favorites from Net-a-Porter feature one of our favorite guilty pleasures – gilt itself! These gorgeous gold shoes from Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Valentino and Giuseppe Zanotti need only some complementary gold to complete their luxe presence. Bruno Guidi’s gold and peridot earrings are happy to oblige, along with a few other pairs of…
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Why It’s Important to Update Your Jewelry Appraisal Every 5 Years

June 30, 2012

A jewelry appraisal is an important tool used to document the value of your jewelry. In order to obtain insurance for your precious heirlooms and diamonds and pearls, it is imperative that you secure the market value of your belongings. As market prices fluctuate for precious metals, you want to protect your investments to the…
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