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I wish I could crochet, I have tried to no avail, I just end up with a furrowed brow surrounded by crochet chipolatas

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I wish I could crochet, I have tried to no avail, I just end up with a furrowed brow surrounded by crochet chipolatas

My favourite book is Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon, I still miss those characters now, sigh….

I used to believe that my grandma had safety pins inside her legs as my dad told me that she got ladders in her tights because she swallowed a giant safety pin.

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How can you turn your diamond jewelry into gold in your pocket? (Baloncici/Dreamstime.com)

With all the new “Cash for Gold” signs and commercials buzzing around the country, millions are flocking to turn their old jewelry into cash. Gold & silver exchanges, coin shops, jewelry stores, and pawn shops are bustling with customers. Even check-cashing centers, payday loan businesses, and barber shops are getting in on the action. The president of National Jewelry Buyers shares his insight on this booming trade.

“In the past, our industry catered mostly to those needing some extra cash.

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Sam Glattstein and Chris Kebadjian, are both 2nd generation manufacturers with the same vision; affordable luxury with unbeatable service.

Partners at parent company Bernard’s Wholesale, Sam & Chris have been designing and manufacturing to the trade for decades in their individual companies.  They decided to combine their skills and offer a complete bridal line, Facets USA, and a color line, Norgem Designs, under one roof, and made in America.

Bernard’s American made bridal line offers “affordable luxury with unbeatable service.” “Sam and I are longtime friends.  After our first few discussions together, we knew we had something special developing,” said Kebadjian, company president.  “We had the same goals; make it affordable, make it in America, and service the customer to the end.”

They partnered with longtime Southern favorite, Jim Buie, to represent the line in the Southeast.  “Jim represents the friendly, service-oriented culture that is Bernard’s.  Bringing Jim on was a perfect match,” said Glattstein, vice president.

Bernard’s will be showing for the first time in SJTA’s Atlanta Jewelry Show this February.  You can visit their website or call 800-237-6273 for catalogs and information.

Blue Niles Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings (Blue Nile, Inc)

British actress Helen Mirren, who has starred in everything from period costume dramas to the popular detective series Prime Suspect, attended the recent BAFTA Britannia Awards in Beverly Hills wearing Blue Nile’s Tahitian Pearl and Diamond Drop Earrings. The Seattle-based diamond jewelry retailer created the one-of-a-kind piece as part of its “Extraordinary Collection” – tailored for celebrities to add some sparkle at red carpet events and Hollywood premieres.   <

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