April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
The Guinness Book of World Records has just added Rapper LIL’ JON as the owner of the largest diamond pendant ever. The hip-hop star’s, “Crunk Aint Dead” pendant is 7.5 inches (19 centimeters) tall, six inches (15.2 centimeters) wide, and one inch (2.5 centimeters) thick. It weighs almost 12 pounds (5.4 kilograms) and features 73 […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Eva Longoria is famous for her role in the series Desperate Housewives. Seen here at the 11th annual Environmental Awards, you’ll note the delicate glass necklace that she is wearing. Glass jewelry is a wonderful addition to add to your collections.
When shopping for Easter of Mother’s Day, you’ll note much in the way of glass […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
“Island Companies Ltd (ICL) hosted a celebration at their new Flagship Store, on the corner of Harbour Drive and Fort Street, to commemorate the success of their trunk show for famed designer Judith Ripka’s jewelry, on Tuesday, 27 March.
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Judith Ripka jewelry is intended to adorn all kinds of dress, “from black tie to blue jeans […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
“Caroline’s soft, lyrical brush work and graceful composition has earned her critical and popular acclaim. Although her Japanese themes brought her to fame, Young decided to return to Chinese historical subjects. “I wanted to pay homage to my great-grandparents, who immigrated to Hawaii from China, and to commemorate the bicentennial celebration of the first Chinese […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Linda Caristo makes her home in the mountains of North Carolina and she makes her jewelry from the images she finds in her beloved countryside. The results are pieces of jewelry that are lucid and striking, uniquely created to reflect the beauty around her.
“She creates her unique jewelery designs in her studio at Bear […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Discovered in the 1853 by a Brazilian slave woman, originally sold for a mere $3000, the world famous Star of the South, a 128.8-carat diamond currently valued at 94M, is one of the worlds most famous gems and the subject of dispute.
“The Star of the South, one of the most famous diamonds in the world, […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
Mother’s Day is around the corner and a heart pendant seems a particularly appropriate gift to say thank you for a mother’s love. These are executed by “blue collar artist” Heins Brummel.
As a self taught, blue collar studio artist, I build things and design systems…
synthesizing the tradition of “old world” skills with the conceptual qualities, […]
April 3rd, 2007 by Ann Walker
“The Baroda Pearls, billed by Christie’s as the “most important natural-pearl necklace to ever be seen at auction,” will anchor the company’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction.
The auction will take place in New York on April 25.
The Baroda Pearls is a two-strand natural-pearl necklace strung with 68 of the finest and largest pearls from the seven-strand […]