Tips to Clean Your Diamond Jewelry


October 9th, 2008

Almost every modern woman, in many cases a man too, desires to posses a range of diamond jewelry in her wardrobe. Probably, it is one of the most sought after substances in the world of jewelry. According to researches, a whopping number of women, more than 50 percent, admitted to have it.

Though being one the most glazing and shiny gift of nature, they tend to get dirty easily. That is why, the proper and careful cleaning of the diamond jewelry Continue reading »

A Celebration of Oscar Fashion - Jewelry and Fashions Worn at Past Academy Award Presentations


October 9th, 2008

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A Celebration of Oscar Fashion - Jewelry and Fashions Worn at Past Academy Award Presentations

© Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesJoanne Montanez models a gown by Elie Saab, worn by Halle Berry in 2002, when she won the Best Actress award for Monster’s Ball.

The jewelry is by Harry Winston and shoes are by Stuart Weitzman.

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Jewelry Trends


October 9th, 2008

Jewelry trends change with the seasons, but some styles are classic. You’ll find an equal amount of both here — trendy jewelry to suit the day and classic jewelry that you’ll wear forever.

Quick links to my favorite jewelry finds keep you up to date with jewelry trends:

Jewelry Trends - September, 2008 Jewelry FindsFavorite Circle Link Necklaces
Jewelry Travel Case
String-Ring

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Picking Out the Perfect Diamond - Tips and Pointers


October 9th, 2008

When it comes to diamonds, there are four characteristics to go by: color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. These are called the “Four C’s”. You can customize diamond jewelry to meet all four characteristics of your choosing.

A diamond’s color is either natural or altered. Sometimes the color of a diamond can be influenced by fluorescence, which makes the color shift in certain lighting. Different lights will make the diamond color “shift”. Fluorescence Continue reading »

Celebrity Jewelry - Jewelry Trends - Celebrity Jewelry Photo Gallery


October 9th, 2008

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Celebrity Jewelry - Jewelry Trends - Celebrity Jewelry Photo Gallery

Bryan Bedder / Getty ImagesMadonna - 2008 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame InductionMadonna stacked Neil Lane’s diamond, onyx and platinum bracelets on her right wrist for her induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.PrevNext

Christmas Tree Jewelry


October 9th, 2008

Christmas trees are special, no matter what type of jewelry you adorn them with. A tree filled with pinecones, berries, dried flowers and other natural products can be more beautiful than a tree that sparkles with commercial lights and ornaments. Is it special to you? That’s the key.

My parents began collecting Christmas tree ornaments before I was born, so our family tree is always decorated with a mixture of natural, handcrafted, Continue reading »

Mount Vernon/New Educational Center


October 9th, 2008

Learn About George Washington’s Life on an Educational Student Tour of Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens

One of the most popular historic locations in the United States, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, is located sixteen miles south of Washington, DC on the banks of the Potomac River. Each year Mount Vernon provides events, tours and exhibits for American history lovers. Educational student tour groups, student travel organizations, families and Continue reading »

Jewelry - Get the Look for Less - Kristen Bell Wearing Vintage Bulgari Necklace


October 9th, 2008

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Jewelry - Get the Look for Less - Kristen Bell Wearing Vintage Bulgari Necklace

Kevin Winter / Getty ImagesKristen Bell Wearing Vintage Bulgari Necklace at the Premiere of “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” April, 2008Kristen Bell’s bold and chunky Bulgari necklace suited her upswept do and flowing Jenni Kayne maxidress. You can get a similar (but more delicate) look with Busarin’s Jungle Stars, a citrine and tiger eye choker. (Buy Direct).

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Rie Rasmussen Choker Necklace - Guide to Necklaces - Necklace Terms and a Look at Different Types of Necklaces


October 9th, 2008

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Rie Rasmussen Choker Necklace - Guide to Necklaces - Necklace Terms and a Look at Different Types of Necklaces

Junko Kimura / Getty ImagesActress Rie RasmussenVery short necklaces that rest above the neckline are called chokers.

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Ileana Creations makes a narrow choker set with Swarovski crystals that will give you the same look. (Buy Direct)PrevNext