Posted by Monica on November 6, 2013 -
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I am so lucky! Everyday, I feel that the world of jewelry design is my own personal jewelry box. I get to open up the (virtual) box daily and write about and feature the jewelry that most strikes my fancy. Well, now I’m even luckier…
Posted by Monica on June 6, 2013 -
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I’m experiencing a bit of withdrawal, now that I’m home from the JCK Show and Couture Jewelry Show. Jewelry so bright, each piece more impossibly beautiful than the next…
Posted by Monica on February 11, 2013 -
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I had the pleasure of helping a friend select a pair of earrings to wear to the Grammy Awards on February 10, 2013. I love projects like this. After looking at various options, she selected this pair of Shamila Jiwa carved rock crystal quartz earrings…
Posted by Monica on April 26, 2012 -
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Shamila Jiwa is a talented independent jewelry designer that I have met a number of times over the past few years. I was so happy to see her recognized with an Emerging Designer Award…
Posted by Monica on December 19, 2011 -
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This is a list of ideas if you are looking for a beautiful jewelry gift that will be loved and appreciated. It’s also a good list if you are looking for something interesting for your next purchase for yourself. If you have to take reality into account, I have a great list of jewelry ideas under $500…
Posted by Monica on December 13, 2011 -
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Want to give someone a glittering gift this holiday? There are so many amazing options for giving jewelry under $500. Think of this list as being the “sure thing” of jewelry gift guides…
Posted by Monica on March 17, 2011 -
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I don’t think I’m alone in having a sense of compassion and frustration while watching headlines from Japan. We all want to help, with at least some small human gesture, but it’s hard to know where to start…