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December 29, 2011

Happy Janus!

Author: Jackson Wilsmore - Categories: Jewelry Design Tips - Tags: Janus -

Depict­ing two heads, one look­ing for­ward and the other back­ward, the motif on this ancient Roman coin rep­re­sents the god of gates, doors and begin­nings; he is known as Janus. The first day of the new year is ded­i­cated to him. A Janus coin was given on the first day of the year: a gift of hope for pros­per­ity. This is my wish for all of you, so here is a coin to start 2012 bright. There is so much to look for­ward to in the com­ing days, not to men­tion the approach­ing weeks with the Golden Globes and the Acad­emy Awards. I hope to have lots of break­ing news, maybe even a bit of my own.

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December 18, 2011

The Mesh Wearable Garden

Author: Mariam Hoy - Categories: Jewelry Style Guide - Tags: Garden -

Eco-fashion comes in different forms but if you would be given the chance to wear a “garden” wardrobe, then you are truly one of the people who may safely say that you are indeed an eco-friendly fashion geek!

The eco-wardrobe is called the MESH Wearable Garden, something designed by the students over at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design. Visionary and provocative, the MESH works on the question of how to create clothing that regenerates during the Body as Platform course.

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December 12, 2011

Diamonds for Helen and Helena

Author: Claudia Weigall - Categories: Fashion Jewelry Reviews - Tags: Helen, Helen Helena -

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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December 6, 2011

Men’s Tungsten Rings – What Are The Most Popular Styles?

Author: Jackson Wilsmore - Categories: Jewelry Design Tips - Tags: Popular Styles, Styles, Tungsten Rings -

Mens Tungsten Rings What Are The Most Popular Styles?

If you ask anyone who is a fan of mens tungsten rings, they will usually have plenty of reasons why this is their favorite industrial metal. Truth is, this metal stands out in a crowd for its outstanding durability and scratch resistance, but it wasnt long ago that the metal was used exclusively in industry. Now that tungsten carbide is one of the most popular metals for mens jewelry, people are asking what makes it so unique.
Why are mens tungsten rings in such high demand? In order to understand what makes these rings so popular, its important to get familiar with how theyre made. Full article…