The earliest finding of jewelry was dated around 25,000 years ago. A simple necklace made of fish bones was found in a cave in Monaco. The function of jewelry has evolved and varied over time from a form of currency to a fashion accessory and form of artistic expression. Numerous cultures have utilized jewelry as […]
Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, Beyoncé and countless more stars hit the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute Gala 2016 on May 2, in NYC, where they celebrated the evening’s theme, Manus x Machina. The Met Gala, formally called the Costume Institute Gala and also known as the Met Ball, is an annual fundraising gala for […]
Jewelry at the BAFTAS this year saw long diamond earrings predominate coupled with Gothic and unusual gowns with feathers, fur and floral motifs. The jewelry on the whole was quite subtle and understated, mainly focusing on one statement piece, if at all. Below are some of our favorite pieces of the evening. […]
The amethyst, was the stone of royalty, representing power. Amethysts contain quartz and its color can range from a faint mauve to a rich purple as well as green. They are very sensitive to heat. When heated, an amethyst’s color changes to a brownish-yellow or red. And even without heating, the violet color of an […]
January’s birthstone, the garnet, symbolizes a light heart, loyalty and enduring affections. The name “garnet” is derived from the Latin “granatum” meaning “pomegranate” because the crystals resemble the red color and seed-like form of this fruit. Most people think of the garnet as a red gemstone, but in fact, it exists in all kinds of […]
December birthdays are associated with three gems; Zircon, Tanzanite and Turquoise. The unique blue color of each stone makes them the perfect companion for frigid December winters. Zircon can be found in a variety of colors, but blue is the most favorite. Zircon Derived from the Arabic words zar and gun, meaning gold and color, […]