Online Diamond Shopping? Yes!

By colormejosh on 8/10/10 1:21pm
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Are you looking to buy that perfect stone? Want to get the best stone you can and your on a budget? Maybe you should give online diamond shopping a try!

There is a lot of diamond "purists" who insist you need to be in the store - look at the stone - and deal with pushy commision based salespeople to find that great rock but this is definitely not the case. Diamonds are very much like any other item you can purchase over the internet and anyone who tells you differently is wrong. When making any other large purchase most people take the time to research the facts and find out what they really need - on, you guessed it, the internet. Why would anyone spend thousands of dollars more on something when they can get the same thing (and better service) online?

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Picking Bridesmaid Dresses for a Summer Wedding

By sparklyscotty on 8/10/10 9:08am
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Summer is always the most popular time to have a wedding and it is not too surprising really as everyone wants gorgeous weather on their wedding day and even if it’s not really hot, chances are it will at least be warm, meaning that you can have wedding photos and your reception outside if you want.

The most important wedding item has got to be a wedding dress but not far behind are the bridesmaid dresses. It does not matter whether you have got one, five or fifteen bridesmaids; they all need to be look lovely on your big day and also hopefully you can find them dresses to work into your colour scheme too.

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Jeweler Interview with Carol Haggiag

By sparklyscotty on 8/7/10 5:24am
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I am constantly amazed at how jewelers can take a simple piece of metal and work infinite designs out of it.  No matter how many silversmiths I interview I always find new creative styles and ideas.  In this interview, jeweler Carol Haggiag talks about why she loves silver, and what else inspires her.

What are your favorite materials to work with? 

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Simple, Natural and Rustic Jewelry for Easy Summer Days

By mous on 7/24/10 12:43pm
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I saw these at Etsy.com. I love these pieces for their simplicity and their natural rustic look. Definitely not for the blingy-types out there.

Neptunes Orbit necklace by kmaylwardNeptunes Orbit necklace by kmaylward

Stalactite Earrings by savagesalvageStalactite Earrings by savagesalvage

Modern Times Dome Ring by einatagmonjewelryModern Times Dome Ring by einatagmonjewelry

Jeweler Interview with Stephanie Maslow

By sparklyscotty on 7/7/10 9:04am
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Having earned a strong reputation within the industry for her innovative "gemstones" fabricated out of faceted metals, Stephanie Maslow of Metalicious talks to Jewelry Report about her work...


What are your favorite materials to work with?

METAL!  Also I love carving wax (or lathing it) and of course tiny colorful gemstones!

 

What is your favorite design, and is this your best seller?

Ooh, that's like asking me to pick my favorite child.  I'd say one of my favorites is my St. Valentine necklace, I own it in rose gold and it's a piece that is really meaningful for me.  But no, it's not one of my best sellers.

 

How did you first get into jewelry art in general?


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Jewelry Newsbrief - Swatch and Hong Kong Jewelry Show

By sparklyscotty on 7/1/10 9:08am
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Swatch Watch Maker Dies


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Jeweler Interview with Cassandra Bazos Part 2

By sparklyscotty on 6/30/10 9:15am
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Part Two of our interview with Persephonie Studies owner, Cassandra Bazos.

Do you get more excited about the design or technical aspects of jewelry art?

To be honest I get really excited about both.  It’s great when I get a new idea, it just bugs me until I get a chance to put it on paper.  Then there’s the excitement of building a new piece just for the person who’s going to come a long and buy it and cherish it for a long time to come.  I love being an artist because it allows me to make people feel happy about what they wear and give as gifts to others.

Can you name another jewelry designer whose work you admire?


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Jeweler Interview with Cassandra Bazos

By sparklyscotty on 6/29/10 9:06am
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With whimsical beadwork and unusual metalwork pieces, Persephonie Studios offers a range of beautiful jewelry for all tastes.  Here, we talk to the owner/designer, Cassandra Bazos about her work.

What are your favorite materials to work with?  

My favourite materials to work with are Sterling silver and handpicked gemstones.

What is your favorite design, and is this your best seller?

Up until now all of my work has been one-of-a-kind so I don’t have on design that sells best per say but I do love the new cuttlefish castings that I just finished producing and I hope that they become my new best sellers soon.

How did you first get into jewelry art in general?

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Nude Celebrities at the BAFTAs

By sparklyscotty on 6/20/10 6:43am
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If you were anxiously watching the BAFTA's this year, hoping for some awe-inspiring fashion sneak peeks, chances are you were disappointed. Instead, all you saw were nude celebrities at the BAFTA'S – and not even the interesting kind of nude. Many of the stars necks, ears and wrists were noticeably naked, and they were just playing it safe with simple fashions, a move that's become increasingly frustrating for fashion aficionados. In fact, without the likes of Katy Perry and Lady Gaga fashion columns would be pretty demure.

 

 

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Interview with Marne Ryan

By sparklyscotty on 6/16/10 9:48am
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This week's interview is with silversmith Marne Ryan.  Her work consists of unique, handcrafted pieces in a variety of metals.

 

What are your favorite materials to work with? 

I enjoy working with a combination of Sterling Silver 24k 22k 18 k gold and A combination of Platinum, 24k ,22k and 18k gold - I create textures with Silver and patterns with gold. I think of the silver as back / white photography and gold and platinum as color photography

What is your favorite design, and is this your best seller?
Rings - Many people use them as wedding bands .

How did you first get into jewelry art in general?
In high school, my art teachers showed us how to make rings. I though how cool , I can play with fire and bang stuff with a hammer in a constructive way.

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