Archives for February 2008
Little Known Diamond Facts
Diamond Fact: The largest rough diamond ever found in the world is the Cullinan Diamond from South Africa: 3,106 carats.
Diamond Fact: The typical brilliant-cut diamond has 58 facets; 33 on the crown (top) and 25 on the pavilion (bottom).
Diamond Fact: Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth, but because they have grain, they can be […]
What is an Ideal Cut Diamond?
The ideal cut diamond can actually mean different things to different people. Of course, when talking to the Average Joe (or Jane) on the street, they already have a pre-conceived notion of the perfect ring, or the ideal cut diamond, in their head. Some people like round diamonds, some like marquise cut diamonds, […]
Lia Sophia Jewelry
Lia Sophia is one of the fastest-growing “work-at-home-mom”-business schemes on the planet. It’s been getting tremendous feedback, and a fashion blog that mentioned Lia Sophia Jewelry about a year ago has gotten hundreds of comments of people discussing the brand.
I’m not sure, but I’ll be trying to get my hands on one of their catalogues […]
Vintage Costume Jewelry History Designers
An excellent documentary I just found on Youtube, and just had to share with all of you. The documentary focusses on loads of awesome labels such as Schiaparelli, Carnegie, Boucher, Eisenberg, K.J. Lane, Miriam Haskell, Florenza, Trifari, Mazer, Vendome, Stanley Hagler, Regency, Renoir Matisse, Weiss, …
Awesome costume jewelry collection-video. Very informative — very much worth […]