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Trend Watch: Jeweled Necklines (Plus DIY Tips!)

Posted on February 08, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

One of the most festive trends of this year involves jeweled, or gem-detail, necklines, and these bedazzled necklines are appearing on dresses, sweaters, and blouses.

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Posted in DIY, fashion, jeweled neckline, trend watch

5 Creative Valentine's Day Gift Ideas

Posted on February 06, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Whether you're planning to celebrate Valentine's Day with your friends, family, or significant, other, we've got you covered with creative gift ideas. Each selection comes from an earth-conscious brand with an eye for quality and beauty

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Posted in cufflinks, eco-friendly, gifts, green beauty, holidays, necklace, skincare, sterling silver, valentine's day

Trend Watch: Mixed Metals

Posted on February 04, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Stylish individuals combine pieces made with different metals for a “collected” look—a look that suggests the wearer has gathered several cool pieces over time.

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Posted in mixed metals, necklaces, rose gold, sterling silver, trend watch, yellow gold

What is Computer Assisted Design (CAD)?

Posted on January 21, 2016 by Mary Hood | 1 Comment

or designed on a computer and then hand-finished. Some may argue that one is “more handmade” than another. There’s not necessarily a right or a wrong way, but it never hurts to be aware of the semantic issues tied up in the term “handmade.”

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Posted in CAD, cast from nature, computer animated design, handmade, jewelry techniques, jewelry vocabulary

Best Places to Get Married in Central Park

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Whether you’re a native New Yorker or simply a lover of the Big Apple, Central Park may be a dream venue for your wedding. Fortunately, there are many lovely spots to pick from, and each one varies a bit in style, so you’re likely to find something to suit the aesthetic of your ceremony

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Posted in central park, marriage, new york city, wedding planning, weddings

Trend Watch: The Choker Today and Yesterday

Posted on January 07, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

As with many fashion trends, the choker has dipped in and out of our sartorial radar. Also, like several of the styles we keep coming back to, the choker has a rich a varied tradition

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Posted in chokers, history of the choker, jewelry history, jewelry lore, necklaces, trend watch

What Is Precious Metal Clay?

Posted on January 01, 2016 by Mary Hood | 0 Comments

Precious Metal Clay (PMC) is a metal crafting medium that “consists of microscopic particles of silver or gold suspended in an organic binder to create a pliable material with a consistency similar to modeling clay.”

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Posted in DIY, DIY jewelry, precious metal, precious metal clay