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Sterling Silver Cufflinks with Green Stones, 'Adventurer'
Tips & StyleDecember 15, 2016<December 15, 2016

Silver Cufflinks – A Fitting Gift for the Dapper Man

In my mind, cufflinks are the accessories that take a nice-looking suit to the next level.  They can transport a man from casual to…

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Amethyst and Garnet Sterling Silver Cluster Ring from India, 'Floral Bouquet'
Featured, Tips & StyleDecember 2, 2016<December 2, 2016

Ring Style Guide: From a Simple Band to a Major Statement Ring, You’ll Want them All!

Sometimes it seems like a real shame humans are only born with ten fingers–after all, that fact makes it difficult to wear more than ten…

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Handcrafted Blue Topaz Three-Stone Silver Ring, 'Celestial Trio'
Featured, Tips & StyleNovember 30, 2016<November 30, 2016

December Birthday Gift Idea – Stunning Blue Topaz Jewelry

There have been many times when I’ve been envious of people born in December.  I have a special fondness for the lovely hue of…

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Artisan Crafted Silver Stud Earrings, 'Double Love Knot'
Featured, Tips & StyleNovember 29, 2016<November 29, 2016

Silver Earrings – Jewelry For Every Day

I think there are two categories of people–those who love gold jewelry and those who prefer silver. I’ve always fallen into the latter group,…

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Featured, Tips & StyleOctober 8, 2016<October 8, 2016

Agate Necklaces: From Pendants to Perfect Strands

Agate is a unique and interesting gemstone characterized by its fineness of grain and brightness of hue. The stone is most often associated with volcanic…

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Handcrafted Sterling Silver and Green Opal Button Earrings, 'Green Vibrations'
Featured, Tips & StyleSeptember 27, 2016<September 27, 2016

Gift Ideas for October Birthdays

October babies are lucky–they have two stones associated with their birth month!  Opal and tourmaline are two stunning gemstones that make it easy to…

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Sapphire and Gold Vermeil Necklace, 'Ganesha's Om'
Featured, Tips & StyleSeptember 20, 2016<September 20, 2016

September Birthday Gift Ideas

There are two special September birthdays in my family; my brother and my grandma were both born in the ninth month.  Because of this,…

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Cultured pearl and rose quartz beaded necklace, 'Eden'
Featured, Tips & StyleAugust 26, 2016<August 26, 2016

Rose Quartz is the Gemstone that Flatters Every Complexion

Fact: I am a pale human being.  While I do tan a bit in the summer, I’m practically as white as a ghost for…

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Handcrafted Floral Recycled Paper Hot Plates (Pair), 'Floral Spin'
Featured, Tips & StyleAugust 24, 2016<August 24, 2016

Creative First Anniversary Gifts

My first anniversary isn’t until April, but I’m a big planner and always like to be prepared well in advance.  The traditional gift to…

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taxco silver brooch
Featured, Tips & StyleAugust 17, 2016<August 17, 2016

What is Taxco Silver Jewelry?

I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about jewelry, but I had never heard of Taxco silver jewelry.  After some research, I learned many things about…

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