Angie's Ring

While it took Brad Pitt only one year to co-design Angie's engagement ring, the copy cat's certainly did not waste much time....

http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/2012/04/19/angelina-jolie-engagement-ring-copycats/

Grace Kelly Exhibition - Toronto, Ontario

If you plan to visit Toronto, Canada this month, the GRACE KELLY - "From Movie Star to Princess" is an exhibition at the Toronto Museum which features many of her famous gown, artifacts, photos, film clips etc. The exhibition closes on January 22. When Prince Rainer proposed to Miss Kelly, he presented her with a 10.47 carat emerald cut engagement ring and when their daugher Caroline married in 1978, Princess Grace wore a 77.36 carat diamond tiara by Van Cleef and Arpels. Have a wonderful day.

Insuring Your Jewelry

If you received an expensive piece of jewelry for Xmas or if you have valuable jewelry, are they insured? A standard homeowner’s policy will provide a limited amount of coverage up to a specified dollar amount as stated in your homeowner’s policy. It is advisable to purchase additional coverage also known as a floater. The floater would cover those pieces if they would be lost, stolen, or in some cases, if you lose a stone, they would be covered under this policy. May the sunshine brighten your day even more :)

14kt Multi Amethyst "Exotic Fan" Dangle Earrings

14kt Multi Amethyst "Exotic Fan" Dangle Earrings

Mining for Gold - Child Labour

While many countries worldwide are working hard to abolish child labour, some countries are not enforcing the urgency to abolish it and to let children live happy, healthy and productive lives. While gold has led to a rush on the precious metal throughout the world, children as young as 6 are working in mines in Africa risking their health and lives.

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http://rockcenter.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/12/05/9213056-digging-for-gold-children-work-in-harsh-conditions-paid-with-bags-of-dirt?chromedomain=worldnews

Earrings - The Most Popular Choice

If you had to choose one piece of jewelry that you could only wear everyday, what would it be? For many of our clients, their EARRINGS are their first choice. Some wear various types of hoop earrings, while others choose the classic diamond or pearl stud. The more daring, love to alternate their gemstone earrings with what they are wearing. It seems that even celebrities have their favorite calling when it comes to their earrings of choice.


http://njn.typepad.com/10x/2011/10/celebrity-jewelry-gawk-elegant-earrings.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+10x+%28National+Jeweler+Network+10x%29

Silver/10kt Citrine/Multi Diamond Ladies Ring

Silver/10kt Citrine/Multi Diamond Ladies Ring

Weight Fluctuations and Rings

One of the things people worry about during the holiday season is weight gain. Yes, tis the season to be merry and jolly, but then after the holidays, you see all the diet commericals on t.v. So how does this tie together with jewelry? If someone's weight fluctuates all the time, the rings they wear can become too tight or too loose and having rings resized can be very costly. An alternative would be to have a jeweler build a ring guard within the shank that can then be adjusted by the wearer so that the ring fits them properly.

Sapphire Facts

Some Sapphire Facts - A very loved and cherished gemstoned since BLUE is the most popular color in the sapphire family. While it is the birthstone for September, it is also given as a gift for 5, 23 and 45 Year Wedding Anniversaries. It is referred to as the stone of destiny and the word sapphire means blue stone in Greek. Sapphire is the symbol of heaven and joyful devotion to God.

Engagement Ring Selections

If anyone is thinking of getting engaged or is looking for an engagement ring, click on the title link to see 50 beautiful engagement rings in a variety of styles and prices.

Gold is Attracting the Young at Heart

There seems to be a 'gold rush' with a new generation of young investors who see it as a sure thing and are investing in it. While gold prices soared over the summer and are now a little more stabilized, a new generation of investors in their 20-30's see this metal's $$$$ allure!

http://money.msn.com/investing/gold-appeals-to-a-younger-crowd-marketwatch.aspx

Gentlemen Love Their Watches

Very interesting article in the Toronto Star over the weekend about the love affair that gentlemen have with their watches. The high end watches such as Vacheron Constantin, Piaget and Rolex seem to be the top choices for gentlemen who wear their watches like a piece of art. While Piaget is toted as the "evening, black tie, cocktail watch", Rolex, a watch that can be worn everyday, is the perennial favorite. These expensive watches range from $15,000 to $1 million.

Re-Appraising Your Jewelry With Today's High Gold Prices

With today's soaring prices of gold and with no end in sight, have you looked at your jewelry and was wondering what your pieces are worth. I can assure you that if you have not had them appraised or re-appraised in years, their value is substantially higher.

Imagine owning piece a piece of jewelry that was appraised several years ago with a replacement value of $2,000.00. Years pass and the value has increased to $4,500.00 Now if that piece is lost or stolen, and the appraisal is not current, the replacement value will be based on the $2,000.00 value.

It is very important that your jewelry is appraised by a certified appraiser. An appraisal certificate will outline all the details of the item, i.e. size of stone, karat of gold, weight, type of metal, unique features, current market value and will have a photography of the jewelry item.

If your jewelry is lost or stolen, the first thing an insurance adjuster will ask you is if you have a current appraisal certificate.

Don't take any chances, look through your jewelry and have your most valuable pieces appraised/reappraised.

Cheers

14kt Multi Opal Artisan Necklace

A wearable work of art!


14kt Multi Opal Artisan Necklace

14kt Dangle Artisan Moonstone Dangle Earrings

14kt Dangle Artisan Moonstone Dangle Earrings

14kt Vintage Turquoise/Diamond Ladies Ring

14kt Vintage Turquoise/Diamond Ladies Ring

14kt Dangle Multi Opal/Freshwater Pearl Artisan Earrings French Wire Closure

14kt Dangle Multi Opal/Freshwater Pearl Artisan Earrings French Wire Closure

Silver/10kt Gold Citrine/Multi Seed Pearl Artisan Ladies Ring

Silver/10kt Gold Citrine/Multi Seed Pearl Artisan Ladies Ring

Sterling Artisan Multi Turquoise/Pearl Lavaliere /Pendant, Necklace

Sterling Artisan Multi Turquoise/Pearl Lavaliere /Pendant, Necklace

14kt Vintage Sapphire/Aquamarine Stud Earrings

14kt Vintage Sapphire/Aquamarine Stud Earrings