Mothers Day Gift Ideas

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With Mothers Day just around the corner there’s a lot of decisions to make on how to treat your precious mother, and since you only ever have one mom why not treat her to a solitaire! Honoring our mothers with something timeless, just like their love, is a special way to show them you care. Diamonds and pearls are always a good choice; it’s a classic look for mom.

An elegant solitaire necklace

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Designers I Like… Lusciouss

Jewelry RingWhen I walked into Secret Sapphire for the first time, what immediately caught my eye were the beautiful sterling silver pieces of the Lusciouss collection. They were big, bold pieces but at the same time also delicate-looking and feminine. I could easily imagine them being worn on a casual Sunday to a fancy dinner party and everything in between.

Unlike any of the silver/sterling silver jewelry

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Get the Red Carpet Look For Less

OscarsJennifer Lawrence captured the global audiences’ admiration at the 2013 Oscars with her easy going charm and grace, and she also stole the spotlight with her ensemble.

Her flowing Dior gown was perfectly matched by her simple diamond jewelry; a pair of halo drop earrings and a long diamond necklace draped over her back. For the long, thin necklace look, go for “by the yard” styles. By the

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Feel Lusciouss In Silver Jewellery Whatever Your Mood

lusciousWhile men’s preferences remain fairly consistent over time, women, as is their prerogative, change the way they feel about things regularly. For example, over a month a woman will move from being attracted to strong extrovert and very masculine men to gentler, softer and introspective men based on her hormone levels. And so it is no surprise that she may express herself differently at these times

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Tips for Discreetly Measuring Ring Size

Ring onYou are a romantic at heart – you love to give surprises. Up until now, you have played it safe in the gift department, opting for safe jewelry choices such as a pair of earrings or a pendant, or other traditional gifts of chocolates and flowers. You don’t want to guess her shoe or clothing size, in case she has to go through the hassle of exchanging items or having hurt feelings. For engagement

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Valentine’s Gift Ideas

hearts on fire pendantsA flurry of flowers, colorful feminine store displays, PDA’s… Valentine’s Day must be right around the corner. Flowers and chocolate are wonderful gestures for the lucky lady in your life, but jewelry will put her over the moon. For romantic, traditional and timeless jewelry, diamonds or pearls are the perfect choice.

Hearts on Fire diamonds are a great complement to a fine jewelry wardrobe

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Morena Baccarin Models AGTA Jewelry Design Winners 2013

Earlier in October, the American Gem Trade Association announced the winners of its 2013 AGTA Spectrum and Cutting Edge Awards, which is regarded as North America’s premier colored gemstone jewelry design contest. This year marks its’ 29th anniversary, recognizing jewelry designers working with natural colored gemstones and cultured pearls in fine jewelry.

The competition encompassed many different

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Hearts on Fire Sponsors Miss Universe Australia Pageant

Miss AustraliaOne of the world’s most recognized diamond brands, Hearts on Fire, is proud to announce their sponsorship of the Miss Universe Australia Pageant starting in January 2013.

Their partnership will begin with a diamond crown that will be provided for use in the pageant by Hearts on Fire and is currently in the making by a team of designers, headed by Hearts on Fire’s director of design, Illaria

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Why You Need a Jewelry Appraisal

AppraisalJewelry appraisals are very important if you own any fine jewelry pieces. A proper jewelry appraisal certificate will detail all of the physical features of the piece, and evaluate the metals and stones within it. For diamonds, grading along the 4 C’s – color, cut, clarity, and carat weight – will be included, and colored stones typically include color grade, clarity, and any treatments detected.

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A Love Affair with Jewellery

EmeraldLegendary actress and movie icon, Elizabeth Taylor’s great enthusiasm for jewellery over the years has made her private collection one of the most sought after estates in recent American history. Her book “Elizabeth Taylor: My Love Affair with Jewelry” is a personal narrative which intertwines stories of her romantic relationships with her passion for collecting jewellery. Taylor’s knowledge

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