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Witch’s Heart Jewelry and Other Antique Heart Jewels

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments


...sometimes adapted into a mourning piece and would feature any combination of a lock of hair from the deceased loved one, a ceramic cameo, the figure of an urn, or seed pearls to represent tears.

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Posted in brooch, brooches, georgian sentimental jewelry, heart symbol, jewelry lore, witch's heart

Trend Watch: What Is a Raw Diamond?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Raw gemstones present an edgy alternative to traditionally shaped and polished stones. Raw diamonds, in particular, are increasingly featured in unconventional engagement rings.

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Posted in engagement rings, jewelry tips, raw diamond, raw diamonds, trend watch, trends, unconventional engagement rings, unique engagement rings, untraditional engagement rings

Proposal Ideas: The Semi-Planned Proposal

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

The pressure to propose in a majestic-romantic-earthshattering way can be palpable, and orchestrating a proposal event—whether it involves a sky writer or

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Trend Watch: Layered Necklaces

Posted on October 08, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Although people have been layering necklaces since there were necklaces to layer, the trend has evolved to suit a contemporary aesthetic—one that makes room for unexpected pairings

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Posted in jewelry tips, jewelry trends, layered necklaces, statement jewlery, trend watch

Trend Watch: Black Jewelry

Posted on October 01, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments


Black jewelry of all kinds punctuated the fashion runways. From polished to rough to somewhere in between, there is a variety of ways to enjoy black jewelry.

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Posted in black jewelry, black rhodium, earrings, enamel, engagement rings, necklaces, oxidized silver, trend watch

A Brief History of the Charm Bracelet

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Mary Hood | 1 Comment

The delightfully feminine jingle of a charm bracelet is only one of its endearing features. Charm bracelets come from an ancient jewelry tradition of wearing special tokens to ward off evil and bring luck.

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Posted in charm bracelet, jewelry history, jewelry lore, jewelry trends, vintage

Eco-Friendly Jewlery: DIY Spoon Rings

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Spoon rings are special because they provide an opportunity to make something beautiful out of something we no longer use.

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Posted in DIY, eco-friendly, handmade, jewelry making, jewelry making tools, jewelry tips, silver, spoon rings

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