A finish is a treatment on the exterior of jewelry which gives the piece a subtle flavor and enhances the appearance of the design. It is usually one of the final steps in completing a piece and has no bearing on the overall construction of the piece. There are different types of finishes such as [...]
Author Archives: Barbara Polinsky
Surface Finishes on Metal – Will that be polished or satin?
May 16, 2012 – 11:49 am
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Tagged faq, matte, patina, polished, satin, shiny, surface finish on metal, surface treatment
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Diamonds 101
May 2, 2012 – 2:35 am
Every diamond is as unique as the individual that wears it and weighing the pros and cons of a particular stone can be confusing. Here’s a quick overview of the 4C’s CUT - The most identifiable of the four C’s and the only grade that humans actually play a role in influencing. The cut of a [...]
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Tagged 4c's, carat, certification, certs, clarity, color, cut, diamonds, gemological institute of america, gia, value
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Field Trip! One word Benjamin, are you listening? Plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?
April 14, 2012 – 3:42 am
I just loooove a fun field trip so when I heard about this one organized by the Roebling Chapter Society for Industrial Archeology, my name was on the list within minutes and it did not disappoint. (In fact I was so excited I showed up a day early. I’ve given up wondering why I’m not [...]
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Tagged colbar, field trip, New York City, NYC, roebling chapter, SIA, Society for Industrial Archeology
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There’s a Magical Place Called Our Time
April 9, 2012 – 12:31 pm
It’s not very often that you come into contact with an organization that knocks your socks off – Our Time is all that. Up until now this blog has been primarily related to business but this is about to change as I share a little about our story. My beautiful daughter Michelle started to stutter [...]
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Tagged our time, our time gala, our time theatre co, stutter, stuttering, taro alexander, theater co
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NYC Off the Beaten Path – The Arts
April 4, 2012 – 5:37 pm
Friends and customers coming to town frequently ask me for suggestions of fun things to do. There are a plethora of things to do in and around New York City…culturally, artistically and historically. This post will highlight some of the unique and exciting events that focus on art, food and culture around the five boroughs. [...]
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Tagged New York City, off the beaten path, the arts, things to do
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White Gold – Isn’t that an oxymoron?
February 26, 2012 – 9:01 pm
Yes, in fact it is. The use of white gold was first embraced after World War I as an alternative to the more expensive platinum. There truly is no such thing as white gold since gold in its purest form is yellow. “White Gold” is achieved by alloying pure gold with at least one white [...]
About Carats, Karats and Carrots
January 30, 2012 – 9:07 pm
The correct use of the words karat and Carat can be confusing. Both derive from the word carob because carob seeds were used as counterweights on ancient balancing scales. Although other types of seeds were also used for measuring, the carob seed was preferred for its precision in weighing gold and gemstones because its mass [...]
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Tagged carat, carrot, diamond weight, gold content, karat, recipe
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Win a BMJNYC Diamond Ring From Lucky Magazine!
January 23, 2012 – 5:54 pm
Here’s your chance to win one of my Champagne Diamond Rings in the Lucky Magazine February Sweepstakes! Good Luck! http://www.luckymag.com/sweeps/0212_michelle_jacobs/entry/long Don’t forget to connect on Facebook to hear about other giveaways and news. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Barbara-Michelle-Jacobs-Jewelry-bmjnyc/75065670729?sk=wall
Thank You!
December 31, 2011 – 6:00 pm
A heartfelt thanks to my amazing customers, friends and family for making 2011 the marvelous year that it was. Wishing you all health, happiness and only good things in 2012. XXOO, Barbara Image courtesy of sweetletterpress on etsy
New York Botanical Gardens Jewelry Collection
November 16, 2011 – 5:40 pm
I’m so honored and excited to announce that I have partnered with The New York Botanical Garden to design and produce a private label collection for them. These pieces are made from recycled sterling silver and cast from natural objects found right in their Garden. Profits from sales benefit The Gardens. New styles will debut [...]
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Tagged New York Botanical Garden, NYBG, Private Label Jewelry Collection
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