November marks a number of things in American Society: the much-anticipated Thanksgiving dinner, the long-awaited end of hurricane season and this year brings us a cut-throat election. November also brings new birthstones to the table: topaz and citrine. While the most traditional form of Topaz is the Imperial Topaz, adopted by the Russian Czars in…
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We share why a wedding planner is an I DO in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Wedding planners can often be the most priceless experience of your wedding. While many women like to do it all themselves, you won’t know the…
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Breitling watches are regarded as fine, rugged timepieces with unique advantages. Take, for example, the life of Mark Spencer. Spencer claims that his Breitling wristwatch saved his life. According to sources, Mark Spencer was stranded and lost in the wilderness in Alaska during the late summer. On a float hunting trip roughly 120 miles away…
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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. When building a jewelry collection,…
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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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We share why engagement bands are a definite DO in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. In today’s American, keeping-up-with the-Jones’ society, it’s often difficult to fathom the idea of wanting to marry a man who doesn’t present you with a rock…
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The divorce rate remains high at 50%, contributing to the emergence of trends like Divorce Parties and creative advertising for jewelry. And given that we’re one of the US’s largest diamond buyers, we meet our fair share of ladies looking to trade in, trade up and move on from a rock tinged with memories of…
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The cut of a diamond is integral for showcasing its luster, shine, size and shape. While most cuts circulate around the primary, traditional cuts like the pear shape, the princess cut, the round cut diamond and others, there are new contenders in the market of modern diamond cuts. A diamond consists of 3 parts in…
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Jewelry and fashion designer Rachel Roy is preparing to team up with the Chopra Foundation to create charitable jewelry and clothing. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the charity LIFE Camp. And Rachel Roy isn’t the only big name doing good! According to Coco Perez, “On top of that, Moroccanoil co-founder, Carmen Tal presented LIFE…
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We share why first look photos are a definite do in our new series: I Do/ I Don’t, where we split the pros and cons between the hottest wedding trends. Wedding Photography is the most expensive photography package you’ll ever happily afford in your life. Capturing the moment you say “I Do” is just as…
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We hope everyone is safe and somewhat dry after Tropical Storm Isaac blew through! We’re feeling a little waterlogged ourselves – luckily it’s Tuesday Shoesday and we’re found a stylish footwear solution to our underwater paradise. Hunter boots (aka Hunter Wellies) are the rain wear of choice for serious slickers. They’re stylish, come in a…
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Alex Soldier is an artist at heart, but a jewelry designer by trade. Creating each piece in his collection of new form, texture, and structure, Soldier uses his art to express himself and appeal through beauty to the masses. “Soldier immigrated to the United States in 1990 from Russia, establishing himself as an independent designer…
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Vogue is one of America’s most common fashion sources. While the magazine is celebrating 120 years of style, it’s practically a household name. Largest Vogue in History September 2012 will be the largest version of Vogue magazine in history, in fact, surpassing it’s own largest issue that was made famous previously by a documentary film.…
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The US Olympic officials faced a lot of scrutiny 2 weeks ago as the American Olympic Athletes were dressed in uniforms made in China. The small reform to the matter was that Olympic officials contracted a Rhode Island based jewelry company to design and manufacture Olympic Bracelets for the team. Every Olympics, the US Olympics…
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