Archive for March, 2007

Below are two fun color wheels showing the color tones popular for this season!  We see gold, copper and bronze tones, as well as silver & black tones! Check out our store for all different styles in these hot colors!

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Photo Technique #2 - Wrong Colors!

Published Date: March 28th, 2007
Category: How To, Photo Techniques

Are you trying to photograph a piece of jewelry, but can’t seem to get the correct color?  Well, you may want to consider changing the color of the background you are using.  I find that using complementary colors often helps capture the correct colors.  Check out the color wheel below.
 
This wheel is a great reference […]

Nautical Style Comes Back with a Bang!!

Published Date: March 24th, 2007
Category: What's Hot Now, Teen Jewelry Trends

Daylight savings time came and went, the showers are pouring, the flowers are blooming, and the unfamiliar warmth has returned. That’s right folks spring is here! With spring comes nautical looks of boating, sailors, and anchors. You might remember this trend from last summer and it has reappeared again in runways shows like Givenchy Spring […]

Fantastic find of the week! Cloisart salesmans samples and old store stock. In 1976 King Tut made his 1st US Exhibit causing Tutmania! Exuberance for all things Egyptian inspired the “Tutmania” Line by Cloisart (Cloisart was centered in Providence RI and was well known for their fantastic enamel work.  These were found just in time! […]

HUGE Pennino 2 Tone Vermeil Blue Hyacinth Brooch

Published Date: March 21st, 2007
Category: Top Items, Designer

What a coincidence Jewel Collect’s DOW this week is Pennino! I just acquired this fantastic estate piece. It is just ENORMOUS! BEAUTIFUL! HEAVY! This piece is in wonderful shape no damage to vermeil. HUGE About 3″ x 3 1/2″
(You can click to see larger photos here)

 
 
Just look at the construction on it

The mark

To auction next week […]

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Lord of the Cameo Rings!

Published Date: March 20th, 2007
Category: What's Hot Now

In this March edition of Elle Magazine, we noticed the cocktail ring fad becoming big this year.  From huge cameo rings, to glitzy rhinestone and pearl cocktail rings!  They are sure to draw attention and stand out!!  See our 24/7 Jewelry store for our gallery of trendy rings.  CLICK HERE!

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Questions? We have answers!

Published Date: March 20th, 2007
Category: Helpful Fashion Answers

We saw a great article in the April 2007 issue of Glamour, that gave some great answers to some interesting fashion questions. 
One question we have put here for your convenience. Many ladies have often wondered if placing a long necklace over a detailed neckline would be too busy.  Well, we have the answer!  See below!

So, don’t avoid […]

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A Little Somethin’ Sleek & Silver

Published Date: March 20th, 2007
Category: What's Hot Now

In the April issue of Glamour, we see that silver is BIG this year.  Not only silver, but gold, bronze and copper tones as well!  The picture below shows some great silver tone accessories.  You can find similar trendy styles like this at our newest store: www.247jewelryshop.com.
Click here to see some awesome….
silver tone rings
bracelets 
earrings
hair jewelry

Don’t forget to search […]

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Photo Technique #1 - Light Tents

Published Date: March 20th, 2007
Category: Photo Techniques

Are you having difficulty photographing your jewelry or other objects? Does the lighting or color look wrong?  Well, I am going to give you some photographing techniques that will help your items look the best they can.  Check our blog for a new photo technique each week. 
# 1: If possible, purchase a photo cube or light tent. […]

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Fashionista - Jewelry Trends 2007 March Harpers Bazaar

Published Date: March 12th, 2007
Category: What's Hot Now

This issue of Harpers shows lots of jewels!  Spotlight Accessory - Transparent Lucite Jewelry! Clear in color! 

Big Flowers - Also Flowered Shoes, Use shoe clips to get this look, or evern adorn your sandals with two matching HUGE Floral Brooches!  

Big Rings 

Chunky Chain Necklaces - Short now! 15-18″ 

Short Chunky Beaded Chokers - Single Strand 

Long Beaded Necklaces - […]