Archive for December, 2006

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Royal Fashion

Published Date: December 29th, 2006
Category: Unique Items

The other day we discovered a neat looking fob with an old french quote “honi soit qui mal y pense” enscribed.

Upon some research we discovered that it translated into “shame upon him who thinks evil of it”. Interestingly enough this quote is for the Royal Order of the Garter, one of the oldest orders of knighthood in […]

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Two Trifari Pins, Two Different Designs

Published Date: December 20th, 2006
Category: Unique Items

We found these two Trifari pins that are exactly the same, yet one has been adorned with rhinestones.  Many designers would often take items from their large amounts of inventory and create a motif for each line.  We see a similar thing happening with these two Trifari pins.  The designer has taken the original design […]

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Childhood Memories from the 1970s

Published Date: December 20th, 2006
Category: 70s Fashion

We recently got an email titled, “If you were a girl in the 70s…”  As we read this email and looked at the attached pictures, we couldn’t help but make a post about it and share a few of the memories with you.  If you are in your 30s or 40s, you are sure to remember a lot […]

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Sparkling Festive Rhinestone Brooches

Published Date: December 20th, 2006
Category: What's Hot Now

Here are some of my favorite rhinestone brooches that I KNOW would make your holiday outfits just so much better!

Click here for details on the red rhinestone revival pin above.

Click here for full details on the green rhinestone starburst pin above.

Click here for details on this fun colored brooch.
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Festive Demi Parure

Published Date: December 20th, 2006
Category: What's Hot Now

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Why? Well, obviously because everyone can get away with wearing SO MUCH JEWELRY! Wearing big jewelry in dark tones or silvertones can make your look more wintery. Also, rhinestone brooches and matching rhinestone earrings will help make those holiday party outfits pop! Check out the set below!

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Charm Bracelet Watch

Published Date: December 20th, 2006
Category: We Love the 80s!

Charm bracelets are super fun! They are so unique, especially if you build your own.  This one is from the 1980s and is a WATCH too! The watch is in working order and has a new battery. This is totally a great piece, its in excellent condition.

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Ice princess Crystal Rhinestones!

Published Date: December 18th, 2006
Category: What's Hot Now

For the upcoming spring styles, we see big crystal jewelry soon to become extremely popular!  You can be an ice princess just like the pictures below! Look at Cate Blanchett below in Vogue November 2006. 

Photos below are from Style.com and display this awesome upcoming trend! 

 

Click here to see some of our crystal jewelry.
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Maltese Cross Pins and Necklaces!

Published Date: December 18th, 2006
Category: 60s Fashion

Maltese cross jewelry doesn’t have to be considered an old style.  It brings a very military style into fashion.  Check out this picture from Ladies Home Journal August 1968. This model wears a great maltese style pin on her dress.  We have a nice selection of pins and necklaces similar to this one. 

 
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New Layered Chains!

Published Date: December 11th, 2006
Category: What's Hot Now

Layers! LAYERS! Ah! It’s the season of layers! And also the season of cheer and pretty and velvet and gold colored things! I picked this great layered necklace because:
1. It’s layered. Are you sick of layers yet? I’m NOT!
2. It’s so festive! The goldtone is great for the Christmas/holiday season. The velvety ribbon […]

Mexican Sterling Ring

Published Date: December 11th, 2006
Category: What's Hot Now, Unique Items, Teen Jewelry Trends

I love rings! Rings are special because you can wear the same one every day and no one cares, but you can also change them up as much as you want! They are subtle little pieces of jewelry and are very versitile. The one that I picked to highlight today is a really fun mexican […]