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IGI Announces 600 Synthetic Colorless Diamonds Sold As “Natural”!

antoinettematlins — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:22:13 +0000

By now I assume there are very few people who haven’t read about the parcel of 600 colorless and near-colorless diamonds that were purchased as “natural” diamonds and submitted to a laboratory for certification, only to learn that they were all synthetic (that is, produced in a lab/factory rather than in the earth). I must [...]

Recutting Colored Gems- Closing the Window

james l. sweaney cga fga. gg — Tue, 22 May 2012 21:33:23 +0000

Natural colored gemstones come from rare mineral crystals that are found within the earth’s crust. Mother Nature “cooks” various ingredients according to her own unique recipes into crystals of different sizes, shapes, colors and physical properties. For centuries, man has sought out and fashioned these treasures into dazzling objects of beauty and value. Because of [...]

thrifted + handmade: what i wore

k.obrien jewelry — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

I've been doing a lot of thrift shopping lately. It is the perfect, cheap retail therapy. I am sure you know by now if I am not thrifting I am generally buying something handmade.This past Monday I had one new-to-me skirt and a brand new Xenotees shirt...

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch Show

Robyn Hawk — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Las Vegas Antique Jewelry & Watch ShowShow Venue: Paris Hotel3655 Las Vegas Blvd SouthLas Vegas, NV(702)-946-7000Show Date: May 31 - June 3, 2012Hours: Thursday - Saturday 11-7, Sunday 11-4Admission: $15 Valid for all 4 Days, trade...

makin’ it

k.obrien jewelry — Mon, 21 May 2012 23:26:00 +0000

Here's what I've been making this past week... ..forget-me-not necklaces.I first start with cleaning the castings then I solder a jump ring onto the back of the flower for a bail. I've left out some of the boring parts like cleaning solder from ev...

Party Porch

patgullett — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:39:00 +0000

Ready for the Memorial Weekend!! Have to try out our new Sangria dispenser & fire up the grill.Find us at www.howlingmoonstudio.com and read the blog athttp://howlingmoonstudio.blogspot.com/

Mother’s Day 2012

patgullett — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:19:00 +0000

Great Mother's Day....cards, calls, flowers, beautiful weather, dinner out, and this great concrete architectural facade of a beautiful woman!Find us at www.howlingmoonstudio.com and read the blog athttp://howlingmoonstudio.blogspot.com/

Brimfield Antiques

patgullett — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:11:00 +0000

At the Brimfield, Mass show last week, we found some treasures. Lights from selvaged ships were great, and now adorn our deck. A gorgeous door facade would have been beautiful on one of our walls, but it was tres expensive. But we have pics of it.Find ...

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: GLDA Las Vegas Mirage Gem & Jewelry Show

Robyn Hawk — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:00 +0000

GLDA Las Vegas Mirage Gem & Jewelry ShowShow Venue: MIRAGE RESORT & CASINO HOTEL at The Mirage Event Center3400 South Las Vegas BlvdLas Vegas, NevadaShow Date: May 28-31, 2012Hours: Monday – Wednesday 10am-6pm, Thursday 10am-4...

Blog-o-sphere Think Tank: Favorite Place You’ve Traveled To – Why?

Robyn Hawk — Sun, 20 May 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Choose Your Favorite Travel Destination...Explain Why?OK, once again I am going to fudge a little on this topic. Off the top of my head I can think of two trips I've made that we now repeat almost annually. But, these are favorites for very...

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: Las Vegas Bead Renaissance Show

Robyn Hawk — Sun, 20 May 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Las Vegas Bead Renaissance ShowJune 1- 3, 2012Friday - Saturday 10 - 6, Sunday 10 - 5At the Palace Station Hotel / Casino2411 W. Sahara Ave.Las Vegas, Nevada 89102What you'll find at this year's Las Vegas Bead Renaissance Show: The Bead Rena...

Musings

judyfreyerthompson — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:00:37 +0000

This weeks’ post comes from Evelyn Pelati Dombkowski: With Robert’s upcoming workshop at The Bead House in Bristol Rhode Island on concrete/Faux Bone™/cold connections in mind, this pendant was made to bring to class for trying Faux Bone™ and attaching it with cold connections. I used COPPRClay, texturing the backside with the ever-so-popular “scratch foam” [...]

Celebrity Jewel: Colored Gems Reigned at the MET Gala!

Robyn Hawk — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:56:00 +0000

The Met's Spring 2012 Costume Institute exhibition, Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations, explores the striking affinities between Elsa Schiaparelli and Miuccia Prada, two Italian designers from different eras. Inspired by Miguel Covarrubia...

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: Couture

Robyn Hawk — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Trend setting collections or one-of-a-kind masterpieces, you’ll find it all among the over 200 companies who exhibit at Couture. Couture: An Unforgettable DestinationThe Couture experience is unrivalled during the Las Vegas Jewelry Market W...

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: ACRE American Craft Retailers Expo™

Robyn Hawk — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 +0000

American Craft Retailers Expo™ Produced By Wholesalecrafts.ComWholesalecrafts.com, founded and privately owned by Nancy Vince since 1998, is the only successful wholesale web service of its kind. Members include over 1,200 juried artists and 20...

In Search of Shape

Lillian Jones — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:22:28 +0000

My work for the last few years has all been circular. Not that there is anything wrong with that… But my friends Marina, Addison and Bill advised me to look at some other options. So, after seeing a great brooch Bill welded, I decided on this: Kinda goth, but might be interesting made in prissy [...]

Jewelry Week Las Vegas: NICHE – the Show

Robyn Hawk — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

NICHE: The Show will return to the Planet Hollywood Celebrity Ballroom, June 1-3, 2012 during Jewelry Week in Las Vegas. The centerpiece show of Jewelry Week is JCK Las Vegas (June 1-4) attracting nearly 20,000 buyers from across the globe. Other...

ROYAL ASSCHER TO OPEN FIRST POP-UP STORE IN LAS VEGAS

Robyn Hawk — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:31:00 +0000

ROYAL ASSCHER TO OPEN FIRST POP-UP STORE IN THE SHOPPES AT THE PALAZZO, LAS VEGAS New York, NY (May 11, 2012) – Royal Asscher Diamonds will open the doors of its first pop-up store in Vegas to consumers on May 17th to June 4th to a

welcome spring!

k.obrien jewelry — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:17:00 +0000

I have been so overwhelmed with all of the lovely blooms this spring. It seems like everything is popping up all at once. But poppies are always my favorite.There were in a sweet window box I came across one spring evening on my way to meet husban...

Top Names in Gems & Jewelry Speak at GIA New York Career Fair

Robyn Hawk — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Top Names in Gems & Jewelry to Speak with Aspiring ProfessionalsGIA New York Jewelry Career Fair is July 30CARLSBAD, Calif. – May 14, 2012 – Renowned designer David Yurman, jewelry manufacturing executive Ann Arnold, retail jeweler Lex Gra...