March 11th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
There are several different types of jewelry clasps to keep your jewelry firmly around your neck/wrist/ankle. One popular type of clasp is called the box clasp.
The box clasp is often used in bracelets and necklaces. These clasps are made of two metal pieces that fit together like a puzzle. They open when you push down […]
March 11th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
Your first question is probably, “What exactly is spinel?”
Spinel is a beautiful stone which has a similar chemical makeup to rubies and can be found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Thailand. Spinel can be found in red, blue, mauve, green, brown and black varieties. In fact, the red spinels are referred to as spinel-rubies and […]
March 11th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
When viewing some of our online jewelry auctions, you’ll come across pieces featuring gems that have been cut with the cabochon cut.
So what exactly is the cabochon cut? I’ve features several pieces of fine jewelry in the Bidz.com blog over the past few months which happen to have cabochon cut gems, so why not explain […]
March 11th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
JACOB & Co. is one of the top choices of fine jewelry and timepieces of the stars. Worn by celebrities like Jessica Simpson, David & Victoria Beckham, Michael Jordan and P. Diddy (and many, many more), the jewelry and watches made by Jacob & Co. are of superior quality and envious style.
The brains behind JACOB […]
March 11th, 2008 by Kylie Comfoltey
One brand we carry in our online accessory and jewelry auction is Rocco Barocco; a company whose shades are known for their modern style and flare. The company creates celebrity-worthy pieces, often with tinted lenses. I’ve certainly seen quite a few rosy lenses on this brand.
These particular ladies sunglasses are valued at $416.00 retail. They […]