Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Did you know?


Agnes Sorel, the mistress of King Charles VII of France was the first woman to wear diamonds. 

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

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Cubic zirconia is one of the most popular stones used in making fashion jewelry because it resembles precious stones like diamonds, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

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The Mid-Century (modernist style of) costume jewelry of the 1950s and 1960s were understated and quietly classy. Holiday specific pieces became popular.

Friday, August 9, 2013

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

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Retro period costume jewelry (or cocktail jewelry) from 1935-1945 had bold oversized jewels and objects like flowers, bows, sunbursts, and animals.


Friday, August 2, 2013

Thursday, August 1, 2013