5 Eco-Friendly Gifts for Graduates
Posted on May 12, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments
While gift cards and generous checks are always appreciated, why not surprise your graduating loved one with something a little more unique—something with a neat story?
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The History of the Cufflink
Posted on May 05, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments
During the middle ages, a man’s fine shirt was often a canvas for decorative embellishments, including ruffles, frills, and embroidery. Especially ornamented shirts were reserved for appearances in royal court until the end of the 18th century. Meanwhile, simpler shirts were worn for everyday occasions. On either style of shirt, the neck opening of might be held together with ribbon—a precursor of the necktie. Cuffs were often held together by ribbons, too, or secured with buttons.
Posted in cufflinks, men's fashion, men's jewelry, style, trends, vintage
The Tradition of Giving Wedding Anniversary Gifts
Posted on April 28, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments
Although the nature of gifts has evolved since women were presented with silver and gold garlands, the sentiments underlying these celebrations remain.
Posted in etiquette, gifts, jewelry, jewelry traditions, wedding, wedding anniversary
On 'The Hidden Life of Trees'
Posted on April 21, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments
Describing a cluster of birch trees, Wohlleben remarks that the trees are “friends.” One can tell this because their branches angle away from each other, which prevents one tree from blocking vital sunlight from his “buddy.”
Posted in engagement ring, nature, trees, wedding band
How to Stop “Ring Spin” When Your Ring Is Too Big
Posted on April 14, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments
Purchasing a ring that’s slightly too big is a common problem. Often, this situation is made more complicated when the ring in question is a custom-made engagement ring or wedding band that cannot be exchanged.
Posted in DIY, engagement ring, ring size, wedding band
A Brief History of Navajo Turquoise and Silver Jewelry
Posted on April 07, 2016 by Mary Hood | 1 Comment
The most prominent features of Navajo jewelry include turquoise, semi-precious stone, and sterling silver, a precious metal.
Posted in ethnic jewelry, jewelry history, navajo, sterling silver, traditional jewelry, turquoise
Gold Legends and Fables: El Dorado and the Sweat of the Sun
Posted on March 31, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments
Many ancient cultures in present-day South America associated gold with the sun. The Incas, for example, described gold as “the sweat of the sun,” the sun being the most revered deity in their culture.
Posted in gold, gold fables, gold legends, gold myths, incan gold
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