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Buying A Green Wedding ring And Ethical Engagement Ring Online? Five Key Questions You Must Ask
So, you’ve decided to get married and now you are considering a wedding and engagement ring set. This may be the first time in your life that you’re looking to invest in an expensive piece of jewelry. Hearing news about blood diamonds and dirty gold, you are...
Manufacturing Group’s First Principle and Standard: Community Consent
Introduction: This is ongoing recordings of a dialogs between members of our Manufacturing Group charged with the task of developing exceptional standards for jewelry manufacturing. . Follow this link for full review of past discussions. In this post, I introduce the first proposed principle and standard: Community Consent. ~ Marc...
Ethically Sourced Tahitian Pearls: An Interview With Josh Humbert
Introduction: Josh Humbert, runs an exemplary pearl farming operation in Tahiti, using methods that actually benefit the environment. (Josh Humbert) He was recently featured in an article in JCK Magazine. We caught up with him at the ethical producer manufacturing meeting run by Bill Galleger at the Tucson Gem Show. ...
Manufacturing Group Discussions: An Approach To Standards That Is Neither Top Down Nor Bottom Up
Introduction: This is an ongoing recording of a dialog between members of our Manufacturing Group charged with the task of developing exceptional standards for jewelry manufacturing. . Follow this link (www.fairjewelry.org/madison-dialogue-manufacturing-committee) for full review of past discussions. In this dialog, between February 19th and 22nd, 2010, Patrick Schein...
Truth or Dare – The Legacy Of Gold Mining
Source: Greg Valerio The Fair Trade Jeweller Jewellers who are rightly concerned about the providence of their raw materials will no doubt be concerned to have read at the beginning of the year another account of an irresponsible Canadian gold mining company. Goldcorp Group has been accused by CAFOD the UK...
Responsible Jewelry and the Search for Credibility
By Jesse Finfrock Jesse Finfrock is Cofounder of The Clarity Project. The Clarity Project is a fair jewelry social enterprise dedicated to improving the quality of life for miners and their communities. ~ Marc Choyt, Publisher (Photo Courtesy of Alliance for Responsible Mining, Guatemala.) In late January, Martin Rapaport wrote that “blood diamonds...
The Jewelry Weblog
For me Swarovski is the ultimate in fun bling. Some of their jewelry is truly beautiful, but other times it's just a pale imitation of the real thing. Where they really excel is when their pieces are downright whimsical. They have a little something for every mood. So I...
When I'm heading to events as the Editor in Chief of Kitten Lounge and I have the opportunity to ask a designer why they wear what they do, I tend to hear the historic response. People love wearing something that has a meaning or a soul in many respects. This...
When It's Over... Who Keeps the Ring?
When an engagement ends after twelve days, who should keep the ring? You'd think the answer would be pretty cut-and-dry in that short amount of time: the girl should return the ring and everyone goes on their merry way. Not so in the case of Roger Adler and Rena...
Is it just me or is silver jewelry making a comeback? Maybe it's the economy, but I'm seeing more of it these days and I'm liking what I'm seeing. To be honest, I haven't worn silver since high school. Mostly, this is because I don't like polishing it. When...
The Best Gift for a Girl Who Loves Gems
The greatest gift I ever received wasn't a diamond, it wasn't money, it wasn't a car - it was the plainest gift imaginable: a lowly jewelry cleaner. The Elma Ultrasonic Cleaner LC20H came to me as an engagement present and I treasure it. It keeps all my gems sparkling...
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Sterling's unexpected pairings
With its light weight and wallet-friendly prices, silver is the ultimate metal for designers to experiment with. Check out how they've utilized vivid enamel, rich wood and earthy leather to add color and texture to smooth silver. The results are......
Pantone's top 10 hues for fall
We still have a couple more weeks to go before officially hitting spring, but at this point, the fashion industry has long been pondering fall. To coincide with New York Fashion Week, where designers have been sending their fall collections......
Looking for ways to pitch in for Haitian relief? Jewelry designers have been busy crafting new pieces for the cause. Above: Ken and Dana Design "Haitian relief b-side Rights necklace" in sterling silver; suggested retail price is $125. From Jan.......
It can take the skills of a seer or the years of experience garnered by a veteran retailer to predict which pieces will sell for an upcoming holiday. But after looking at the market, National Jeweler is going to take......
Three cheers from the DTC cocktail party
This past Friday, I got the chance to sit down and more thoroughly review the speeches made by Nicky Oppenheimer, Gareth Penny and Varda Shine at the recent Diamond Trading Co. sightholder cocktail party, the DTC's annual get-together gala held......
After getting my bearings at the Vicenzaoro "First" show on Saturday (and sitting in on a trend seminar held by research consultancy TJF Group--more on their 2010 trend forecast to come), I spent the next day taking a closer look......
Mardon Jewelers Blog - Custom Jewelry and Gem Industry News
Which Diamond Grading Certificate is Best? Don’t Buy the Certificate!
We posted this about a year ago–with the tough economy, this insider information is more pertinent than ever, so we’ve tweaked the original blog a bit–here it is again. In their quest for the best value, consumers looking to buy a diamond often make the mistake of giving equal weight to...
A New Star– the Spessartine Garnets
As we mentioned in our recent blog, we’re always excited to see the latest gem finds displayed at the upcoming Tucson gem shows. In recent decades Africa has been the biggest producer of wonderful new gemstones and gem materials. The heavily mineralized Great Rift valley along the eastern side of the...
A Quest for the Perfect Ruby-The Rest of the Story
Relating to our recent post about our quest for an unheated Pigeon’s Blood ruby entitled “A Seinfeld Holiday, Episode 2″ , we just received this very nice testimonial. “Jim, thank you for your hard work and dedication in finding the perfect engagement stone for my fiancé – it has been a...
Tucson Gem Shows– Here We Come!
Every year for the first two weeks in February, gem dealers and buyers from all over the world converge on the small desert city of Tucson, Arizona. The annual Tucson event has become the Mecca of colored stones, fossils and gem minerals where dealers display such sophisticated and extremely valuable...
As promised, here’s a story that should get some chuckles– it’s an episode that turned out to be a long and winding road, so typical of the gemstone and jewelry business. Several months ago, I was contacted by a gentleman residing in London, England. He was impressed by my series of...
Gold Parties Pay Cheap Prices for Gold
True Story- One of our local police officers stopped by early this week with this group of assorted gold items she owned and wanted to sell– jewelry she no longer wore, broken pieces, etc. We sat down, I examined her gold for karat content and weighed it up. Our offer for...
The Life of Luxury
New Aston Martin Cygnet Scion iQ
Luxury British auto manufacturer Aston Martin is changing its strategy a bit. It plans to morph its stylish, Aston Martins sports car into the Cygnet microcar. In collaboration with Japanese automaker Toyota, Aston Martin will sell the compact car concept, the Cygnet....
eMatrix: A Safe, Painless Choice For a Surgical Facelift
Patients often shy away from having the common facelift surgeries because of the pain and long recovery period involved. With a new aggressive skin treatment known as eMatrix, however, patients can reap the benefits without the recovery period or physical pain. Patients they can come in on a lunch hour,...
The Rare Kermode Sea Bear of British Columbia – Canada
The only place on earth to find the rare, Kermode sea bear is in the ancient Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia, Canada. The Kermode sea bear or Spirit Bear, as the official mascot of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games, and one of the rarest animals in the world....
Ducati Multistrada 1200 – Man’s Ultimate Companion
The new 2010 Ducati Multistrada 1200 is both comfortable and versatile. In fact, the technologically advanced motorcycle is four bikes in one. Ducati Multistrada 1200 can be ridden in either Urban, Sport, Touring and Enduro mode....
Oscar Party Kit – 82nd Annual Academy Awards
The Academy Awards are quickly approaching. This year's event will be held on Sunday March 7, 2010. For movie fans, throwing an Oscar party is an annual event. If you are planning to hold an award-winning Oscar viewing party at home, then you may need some help from the experts...
HELP USA Auctions at Charitybuzz
Charitybuzz auctions VIP experiences and luxury goods on its web site, with the primary goal raising millions of dollars for nonprofits all around the world. Over the past 25 years, HELP USA has provided homes, jobs and support services for more than 250,000 men, women and children. Below are...
Pretty Shiny Sparkly
It’s embarrassing. And shaky at times. But it’s my first video-blog (vlog) and I had a lot of fun making ......
The Liars May Be Winners Giveaway
Would you like… …to win this? The amazingly talented and gorgeous Etsy shop Love.Jujube is providing a lucky PSS hopeful with this ......
Gaga Flashback + Viva Glam Lipstick Review
The year was 2005. She wasn’t Lady Gaga yet–back then she was Stefani Germanotta, and she was on MTV’s Boiling ......
Designer Interview: Christine Mighion
Kristina here, fearless and hard-nosed journalist who can scare Barbara Walters incontinent. Okay, maybe that’s something anybody can do to Barbara ......
As promised, here is my other color scheme I’m considering (they’re both 50/50) for my master bedroom style project. If ......
Etsy Shop for SouZouCreations
RESERVED FOR sani28 Kawaii Cute Japanese Floating Ring-Pancakes With Syrup
$12.50 PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS IF YOU ARE NOT sani28.This is soooo cute! There is a plate of pancakes and the syrup is being poured! It is on a silver tone adjustable band that will fit most ring sizes. It...
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring- Pink Teacup And Saucer
$8.50 This is soooo cute! There is a pink and white striped teacup on a pink plate. Both have lots of gold to add a touch of elegance.It is on a silver tone adjustable band that will fit most ring sizes....
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring - Cup Of Hot Chocolate With Marshmallows
$8.50 This is soooo cute! This is a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows and a spoon!It is on a silver tone adjustable band that will fit most ring sizes. It measures about 2 cm wide and 1.8 cm high tall.]**********************************************************Our...
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring- Turquoise Teacup And Saucer
$8.50 This is soooo cute! There is a turquoise and white striped teacup on a turquoise plate. Both have lots of gold to add a touch of elegance.It is on a silver tone adjustable band that will fit most ring sizes....
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring- Green Teacup And Saucer
$8.50 This is soooo cute! There is a green and white striped teacup on a green plate. Both have lots of gold to add a touch of elegance.It is on a silver tone adjustable band that will fit most ring sizes....
Kawaii Cute Japanese Ring- Blue Teacup And Saucer
$8.50 This is soooo cute! There is a blue and white striped teacup on a blue plate. Both have lots of gold to add a touch of elegance.It is on a silver tone adjustable band that will fit most ring sizes....
Splendor: A Celebration of Jewelry Designers
Today we visit the expansive Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois, the grounds of which encompasses 385 acres spread out over nine islands. Illinois is also home to featured jewelry designer, Kristen Amato.Like so many jewelry-making techniques, the exquisite gossamer detailing of filigree wirework fits prominently into the jewelry origins...
China's Kunming Botanical Gardens houses 10 distinct gardens that highlight 4,000 species of precious flowers, medicinal herbs, and trees. China is also the home base of featured jewelry brand Qeelin.The use of symbols is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, the lore of which has endured through many centuries.As I have...
Established in 1820, Australia's Royal Tasmanian Botanical Garden strives to conserve threatened species of flora, and holds an annual Tulip Festival. Australia is also the home of featured jewelry designer Marcos Davidson.Early on Davidson possessed an unyielding creative spirit, and I would imagine there were those who labeled him incorrigible...
Once the residence of Queen Wilhelmina, the 17th century Het Loo Palace in the Netherlands is known for its sober Dutch Baroque architecture, and is presently a state museum. The Netherlands is also home to featured jewelry designer Nel Linssen.Since beginning this blog, I have continually noted that Dutch designers...
An astounding structure built during the mid 1400s, the Rumelli Fortress in Turkey is a marvel of Byzantine architectural influences. Over the centuries, it has undergone several renovations and presently houses a museum. Turkey is also the home base for jewelry brand Jewel House of Minyon or Atelier Minyon. For...
Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. It comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday....