August 10th, 2007 by Kylie Comfoltey
Yahoo!News reported that charm bracelets are one of the top five gifts to give to a girl.
Charm bracelets are versatile and can even tell a story. You can collect charms from places you visit; to commemorate experiences you’ve had; to symbolize children and family members. It’s almost like collecting tattoos, only healthier and less permanent.
Give […]
August 10th, 2007 by Kylie Comfoltey
The necklace is a favorite piece of jewelry for many people, men and women alike. It is an accessory; it can be beautiful or an entirely operative piece in some particular purpose or activity. But where does the necklace originate from? How long have people loved this accessory?
Archaeologists believe the necklace was born during the […]
August 10th, 2007 by Kylie Comfoltey
When people think of Topaz, they generally think “blue.” The reality is, however, that Topaz varies in color from blue to green to pink to yellow to almost whatever you’d like it to be!
Topaz was thought to heal people during the Middle Ages. The Greeks believed it had the magical power to increase strength and […]
August 10th, 2007 by Kylie Comfoltey
The gems seen as the birthstones for every month actually have a reason for being dubbed birthstones. Peridot is the birthstone for the month of August. But why? Apparently the origins lead us to volcanic islands such as the islands of Hawaii.
Peridot is formed as a result of volcanic activity. Hawaiian lore believes Peridot to […]
August 10th, 2007 by Kylie Comfoltey
Leave it to Jacob & Co. to create such funky watches! Or should we call this art? It’s certainly not your run-of-the-mill wristwatch and is guaranteed to turn heads.
From the description of this auction we read, “This is one of the most creative timepieces created by Jacob and Co, designed with quality and craftsmanship. Exquisite […]