Super Bowl Rings Photo Gallery


September 8th, 2008

Super Bowl IV

I wasn’t around yet, but since I’m from KC I had to show you the ring from Super Bowl IV, where the Chiefs downed the Vikings 23 to 7. Lenny Dawson was the MVP in that game.

Jewelry companies who want to enter the Super Bowl Ring competition start working with possible designs once they have an idea which teams might be contenders for the title. They don’t present the ring designs until after the Super Bowl–they Continue reading »

The History of Diamond


September 8th, 2008

Diamonds are made from pure carbon, earth’s most common element and the hardest natural substance known to man.

Diamonds were formed eons ago under incredible heat and pressure deep in the earth. Great volcanic upheavals millions of years ago forced the “blue earth” containing diamonds to the surface where they were scattered along rivers and into the oceans.

It is believed that diamonds were first recognized and mined in India. Significant Continue reading »

How internet comes galloping to the rescue?


September 8th, 2008

Remember the days when you wanted to earn extra money from home and sold soap of one kind or another to all your friends, family and even some enemies? Remember when you had garage sales in order to put a little extra cash in your pocket? Let’s face it; we all need extra money from time to time. No matter how much we have; it’s still nice to have a little cushion isn’t it? This is why the miracle of the internet is such a fantastic tool when it comes Continue reading »

Rachel Weisz Arrives at the 78th Annual Academy Awards


September 8th, 2008

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Rachel Weisz Arrives at the 78th Annual Academy Awards

© Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesRachel Weisz at the 78th Annual Academy AwardsRachel Weisz won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for The Constant Gardener. Seven months pregnant, she looked elegant in diamond earrings and a black silk dress with empire waist by Narciso Rodriguez.PrevNext

Cindy McCain & Sarah Palin Jewelry - Political Jewelry - Jewelry on the Campaign Trail


September 8th, 2008

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Cindy McCain & Sarah Palin Jewelry - Political Jewelry - Jewelry on the Campaign Trail

Photo by J.D. Pooley/Getty ImagesJohn McCain, his wife Cindy McCain and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and her husband, Todd, and daughter at a campaign rally August, 29, 2008, in Dayton, OhioCindy’s dressed in sky blue with white beads, while Sarah Palin chose a power suit that I suppose she feels is more appropriate for a VP candidate. Her jewelry is subdued — the same gold Continue reading »

A Well-Prepared Bridal Shower Party Is Always Best!


September 8th, 2008

It is always best to be well-prepared if you want to have a successful party. Preparing for a wedding in particular, the preparation for this grand event is very intense. There are lots of things and decisions that need to be considered. With lots of to-dos during wedding preparations, many brides forget to plan important things needed in case of emergencies that can turn their party upside down.

Anticipating for unwanted situations is best, Continue reading »

Class Ring Trends and Photos


September 8th, 2008

Class Ring Metals Jostens and other class ring makers offer several metal choices. The list from Jostens includes:

Platinum Yellow or White Gold in 18K, 14K, or 10K Silver Elite, an alloy composed of 78% silver, 10% platinum and 12% other metal Lustrium, a non-precious metal alloy that reacts to oxygen and may require additional care and cleaning

Check with each class ring jeweler to determine which metals you can choose from.

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Jade Buying Advice


September 8th, 2008

How Jade Differs When I think of jade jewelry, I envision a translucent to opaque green stone. True jade can be either of two different minerals, jadeite or nephrite. Both variations of jade are tough stones that don’t break or chip easily. All jade typically has a medium to high polish.

We see so much green jade that it’s easy to forget the gemstone occurs in other colors.

Jadeite Jadeite is the more rare of the two jade variations, Continue reading »

Contact Dermatitis


September 8th, 2008

Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin. Any number of things can cause a skin irritation and sometimes the precise diagnosis is of less interest to the suffering party than the remedy. Poison Ivy and Eczema are types of contact dermatitis.

Contact dermatitis is an allergy to something that touches the skin. Most cases involve a rash that can include itchy, red blisters, which can ooze and then develop a crust. In most cases the rash will Continue reading »

Jewelry at the Academy Awards - Jewelry at the 2007 Oscars - 79th Annual Academy Awards


September 8th, 2008

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Jewelry at the Academy Awards - Jewelry at the 2007 Oscars - 79th Annual Academy Awards

© Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesRachel Weisz Arrives at the 79th Annual Academy Awards PresentationsRachel Weisz wore a Vera Wang gown with a jeweled bodice and train, and what was reported to be a vintage Cartier brooch hung from her neck. The combo seemed like a little too much busyness around her face, that maybe a plain bodice with Continue reading »