Dian Malouf is a jewelry designer that has many talents besides jewelry making. These interests leak into her designs and inspire the wearers all over the nation. Her unique designs are recognized all over the nation and have previewed at places such as Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. She is generally interested in the rare and unusual. This attitude is reflected in her work. Malouf designs are indeed rare and unusual. Her other professional interests include the environment, women’s health, and Texas. All of these interests have become a part of her design approach.
Probably the most popular Dian Malouf jewelry design is her ‘Go Girl’ ring. Women from all over have found meaning in this ring for many reasons. Malouf hears from these women all the time. They share their stories of belief in themselves, power in overcoming and joining together to support each other. The Go Girl collection is more than just the silver engraved ring featuring the words ‘go girl’.
The silver ring collection is also graced with engraved words like ‘darling’, ‘baby’, ‘sweetie’, etc. Some of the collection feature stars, checks, diagonal lines, or criss-crossing. Malouf says that she created the collection to remind women to celebrate all the occasions in their lives that deserve celebrating and to remind them to belief in themselves.
Tarina Tarantino Jewelry Designer – Sparkling Jewelry
Tarina Tarantino loves sparkly things. She has had an interest in jewelry making since childhood. And now, she is realizing her dream with unique jewelry designs that are loved all over the world. Tarantino got her start in Europe working as a fashion model. She spent her free time creating one-of-a-kind pieces with crystals and bead she found at Paris flea markets. Tarantino often wore her pieces to fashion shoots and piqued the interest of her stylist, makeup artists, photographers, and designers. They bought many of her early pieces and were always asking for more. Tarina Tarantino – jewelry designer was born.
After coming back to the states, Tarantino looked for some fancy hair clips one night for a special occasion. She didn’t find what she was looking for, so she made some herself. This unleashed a design frenzy of hair pieces that were made of crystal. She would stay up nights creating pieces, wear them the next day and return home having sold most of them. The next step was made by taking the pieces to popular boutiques. The quirky designs were a hit and before long Tarina Tarantino was being sold at Jennifer Kaufman and Fred Segal. People magazine did a profile story in 1998 on the budding business.
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After coming back to the states, Tarantino looked for some fancy hair clips one night for a special occasion. She didn’t find what she was looking for, so she made some herself. This unleashed a design frenzy of hair pieces that were made of crystal. She would stay up nights creating pieces, wear them the next day and return home having sold most of them. The next step was made by taking the pieces to popular boutiques. The quirky designs were a hit and before long Tarina Tarantino was being sold at Jennifer Kaufman and Fred Segal. People magazine did a profile story in 1998 on the budding business.
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Michael Dawkins Jewelry on eBay.com
Michael Dawkins is the designer of some of the most beautiful and unique jewelry in the world. Most of the time, this jewelry is only available at high end retailers like Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue. But as any eBay warrior will tell you, you can find anything you want on eBay. That includes Michael Dawkins jewelry. There is an abundance of Michael Dawkins jewelry on eBay.com. And it comes at a great price. Most of Dawkins pieces go for far more in retail shops than you will find on eBay. That is the real secret to buying Dawkins pieces on eBay; they are a steal.
There can be some dangers to buying jewelry online. It is important to make sure what you are considering buying is a genuine Dawkins piece. Dawkins is popular enough that there are copies and knock offs out there. Be sure to shop only with a top rated eBayseller that you trust to give you what you pay for. It is difficult to have appraisals done on a piece when you are shopping online. But you might look for sellers on eBay that offer appraisal information. Michael Dawkins jewelry on eBay.com has the potential to be a great buy.
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There can be some dangers to buying jewelry online. It is important to make sure what you are considering buying is a genuine Dawkins piece. Dawkins is popular enough that there are copies and knock offs out there. Be sure to shop only with a top rated eBayseller that you trust to give you what you pay for. It is difficult to have appraisals done on a piece when you are shopping online. But you might look for sellers on eBay that offer appraisal information. Michael Dawkins jewelry on eBay.com has the potential to be a great buy.
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Mens Luxury Jewelry
Every holiday season or birthday that passes, you may become more and more at a loss as to what you can get for the favorite men you have in your life. Whether you only have your dad to buy for or even if you have several brothers, a husband, nephews and even sons of your own, mens luxury jewelry may be the perfect solution for you on the next gift giving occasion.
If the men in your life don’t already wear particular types of jewelry, you might try asking them directly or asking someone else close to them for advice if your gift is intended as a surprise. You may have a brother turning 40 or 50 years old and want to get him a gold chain but are not sure if he’d wear it. Ask his wife to make sure you don’t get him a gift that he’ll appreciate but never use.
Luxury men’s jewelry doesn’t have to be completely expensive. That said, quality metals and gems will possibly require an investment. Make sure when you purchase jewelry that you are comfortable with the seller’s customer service and reputation for providing quality, authentic jewelry. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you can still get jewelry that looks expensive because it is made from a much less expensive material. Look around at various market listings before you purchase a particular item so you can determine if it is in line with the going rate.
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If the men in your life don’t already wear particular types of jewelry, you might try asking them directly or asking someone else close to them for advice if your gift is intended as a surprise. You may have a brother turning 40 or 50 years old and want to get him a gold chain but are not sure if he’d wear it. Ask his wife to make sure you don’t get him a gift that he’ll appreciate but never use.
Luxury men’s jewelry doesn’t have to be completely expensive. That said, quality metals and gems will possibly require an investment. Make sure when you purchase jewelry that you are comfortable with the seller’s customer service and reputation for providing quality, authentic jewelry. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money, you can still get jewelry that looks expensive because it is made from a much less expensive material. Look around at various market listings before you purchase a particular item so you can determine if it is in line with the going rate.
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Handcrafted Tibetan Jewelry is a Gift to Be Cherished
If you have a friend or relative who follows the Zen Buddhist spiritual tradition, you have an easy option for holiday or other special occasion gifts for that person. Whether the recipient is a male or female, a special piece of handmade Tibetan jewelry can be a lovely gift and cherished by the wearer for a lifetime. Both men and women who are already comfortable wearing jewelry can appreciate the classic silver rings, bracelets, prayer beads and any number of items you might select. If you know your recipient doesn’t usually wear a particular type of item, you might ask before purchasing to make sure he or she would wear that particular gift from you or prefer something else.
You can buy or purchase handmade Tibetan jewelry from a variety of venues, both online and in person. Sometimes you will find some great deals on jewelry and other times, you will need some significant cash to make a good investment. Check out the reputation of the seller and ask all the questions you want before you make your purchase. It’s a good idea to find out up front if your seller can guarantee the authenticity of the items you are purchasing or tell you that there is no return or exchange policy. Most companies are quite flexible in this challenging economy and willing to work with you.
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You can buy or purchase handmade Tibetan jewelry from a variety of venues, both online and in person. Sometimes you will find some great deals on jewelry and other times, you will need some significant cash to make a good investment. Check out the reputation of the seller and ask all the questions you want before you make your purchase. It’s a good idea to find out up front if your seller can guarantee the authenticity of the items you are purchasing or tell you that there is no return or exchange policy. Most companies are quite flexible in this challenging economy and willing to work with you.
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Pandora Jewelry – Modern Design with a Vintage Look
Pandora is well known for its unique beads and designer prices. If you have been admiring Pandora jewelry on others’ wrists and in stores, you undoubtedly want an insider look at a Pandora jewelry review before you spend the money on a new bracelet, ring, or charm from this company. Pandora beads are fun to collect. Every piece is beautiful and can mean something special to you. The price is worth it to many people who like to pamper themselves with quality jewelry that is stylish and long-lasting.
The first part of this Pandora jewelry review must discuss what Pandora is. This is a relatively new brand that has mostly swept through the United Kingdom, making its way onto the wrists of many young ladies. If you have ever looked closely at a Pandora charm, you know it is highly intricate and quite beautiful.
They have a vintage appearance in both color and design, which is part of why they are so popular right now. In the 1990s, there was a great demand for vintage jewelry. At the turn of the century, the focus on vintage charm bracelets skyrocketed, and Pandora was founded in Denmark in 1982 and came to North America in 2002.
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The first part of this Pandora jewelry review must discuss what Pandora is. This is a relatively new brand that has mostly swept through the United Kingdom, making its way onto the wrists of many young ladies. If you have ever looked closely at a Pandora charm, you know it is highly intricate and quite beautiful.
They have a vintage appearance in both color and design, which is part of why they are so popular right now. In the 1990s, there was a great demand for vintage jewelry. At the turn of the century, the focus on vintage charm bracelets skyrocketed, and Pandora was founded in Denmark in 1982 and came to North America in 2002.
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Goldberry Jewelers
Goldberry jewelry includes rings, necklaces, pendants, chains, earrings, and bracelets. They have a wonderful selection of fine jewelry that can be used for day or evening wear. These cute styles will bring out the best in your style and personality. Many of the pieces come in different sizes and with different gemstones.
The rings are available in platinum. They come with one gemstone or several including sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. The sapphires come in .25 carats to 5.6 carats. The rubies come in .67 carats to 5.33 carats. The emeralds come in .27 carats to .30 carats. There are also many cuts you can choose for the stone in your ring. These are an emerald cut, an antique cushion, an oval, and a heart. The sapphires come in may different colors. These are white, marine blue, lavender, blue ceylon, sea green ceylon, pink ceylon, purple ceylon, yellow ceylon, and powder pink.
Goldberry’s many necklaces come in platinum and have a platinum bezel as well. The lengths vary from sixteen inches to eighteen inches. They also vary in size from 1.15mm to 2.1mm. There are many pendants you can choose to add to your necklace. Many of these can be plain platinum or some comes with gemstones. There are hearts, some which have stars in them. The hearts can be made of sapphire, ruby, or emerald. There are several platinum chains that are sold at Goldberry’s as well. These are heavy, cable, snake, and bead chains. They range in size from .9mm to 3.0mm. All the chains are made of solid platinum.
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The rings are available in platinum. They come with one gemstone or several including sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. The sapphires come in .25 carats to 5.6 carats. The rubies come in .67 carats to 5.33 carats. The emeralds come in .27 carats to .30 carats. There are also many cuts you can choose for the stone in your ring. These are an emerald cut, an antique cushion, an oval, and a heart. The sapphires come in may different colors. These are white, marine blue, lavender, blue ceylon, sea green ceylon, pink ceylon, purple ceylon, yellow ceylon, and powder pink.
Goldberry’s many necklaces come in platinum and have a platinum bezel as well. The lengths vary from sixteen inches to eighteen inches. They also vary in size from 1.15mm to 2.1mm. There are many pendants you can choose to add to your necklace. Many of these can be plain platinum or some comes with gemstones. There are hearts, some which have stars in them. The hearts can be made of sapphire, ruby, or emerald. There are several platinum chains that are sold at Goldberry’s as well. These are heavy, cable, snake, and bead chains. They range in size from .9mm to 3.0mm. All the chains are made of solid platinum.
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Faberge Jewelry Collections
The Faberge company has a multitude of great jewelry. There are many different styles to choose for your day or evening wear. These include necklaces, earrings, bracelets, egg pendants, and watches. They also have a nice selection for the men as well. They have cuff links and rings for the gentleman in your life.
The men’s cuff links come in sterling silver or 18-karat gold. They have a set of pink elephants that are simply stunning. They also have several with both silver and gold inlays. Many have diamonds in the center or around the top. French enamel provides the rich colors in each design. For the rings, you can have your choice of a gold ring with several different designs on top. These include the use of diamonds in the inlay as well. Some have a rectangle top and other have a square.
For the ladies, there are many wonderful pieces to choose. The chain link bracelets come in sterling silver and 18-karat gold and have several bright gemstones attached to them. They have many variations of the same bracelet. So browse all of them to see which one fits your style. One of the bracelets has blue enamel beads with a diamond egg in the center. Another has blue eggs all the way across, and yet another bracelet has different color eggs across its length.
There are a number of broaches that can be found from Faberge as well. They come in the form of a dragonfly, a colorful bird, pelicans, and bees. All of these pins have different colors of French enamel and diamonds around or in them. They also come in sterling silver or 18-karat gold, sometimes there is a mix of both to enhance the look.
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The men’s cuff links come in sterling silver or 18-karat gold. They have a set of pink elephants that are simply stunning. They also have several with both silver and gold inlays. Many have diamonds in the center or around the top. French enamel provides the rich colors in each design. For the rings, you can have your choice of a gold ring with several different designs on top. These include the use of diamonds in the inlay as well. Some have a rectangle top and other have a square.
For the ladies, there are many wonderful pieces to choose. The chain link bracelets come in sterling silver and 18-karat gold and have several bright gemstones attached to them. They have many variations of the same bracelet. So browse all of them to see which one fits your style. One of the bracelets has blue enamel beads with a diamond egg in the center. Another has blue eggs all the way across, and yet another bracelet has different color eggs across its length.
There are a number of broaches that can be found from Faberge as well. They come in the form of a dragonfly, a colorful bird, pelicans, and bees. All of these pins have different colors of French enamel and diamonds around or in them. They also come in sterling silver or 18-karat gold, sometimes there is a mix of both to enhance the look.
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Judie Gumm Designs
During 2008, Judie Gumm will spend many hours working on some special pieces of jewelry. Those pieces will be included in the limited edition section of her collection. While the creation of those pieces will take place in far-off Ester, Alaska, anyone with access to the Internet will be able to order one of those limited edition pieces.
Like all of the Judie Gumm designs, those special edition pieces will reflect Judie’s love for nature. Testimonials from past customers indicate that her love for nature, as shown in her jewelry, speaks to others who have a connection to the natural world.
On Judie Gumm’s website, one can find praise of her acorn pendants and dogwood necklace. According to one customer, the acorn pendants can be viewed as a symbol of greatness. (“Great oaks do from tiny acorns grow.”) That verse is not on the pendants, but a different verse is on the necklace: “the strength of love even in the face of challenge.”
Judie no doubt faced many challenges after she left her home in New York and settled in Alaska. Eager to design jewelry, Judie had no one in Alaska who could teach her that skill. She thus set-out to teach it to herself.
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Like all of the Judie Gumm designs, those special edition pieces will reflect Judie’s love for nature. Testimonials from past customers indicate that her love for nature, as shown in her jewelry, speaks to others who have a connection to the natural world.
On Judie Gumm’s website, one can find praise of her acorn pendants and dogwood necklace. According to one customer, the acorn pendants can be viewed as a symbol of greatness. (“Great oaks do from tiny acorns grow.”) That verse is not on the pendants, but a different verse is on the necklace: “the strength of love even in the face of challenge.”
Judie no doubt faced many challenges after she left her home in New York and settled in Alaska. Eager to design jewelry, Judie had no one in Alaska who could teach her that skill. She thus set-out to teach it to herself.
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Jewish Jewelry Designers Make Religious Designs Eternally Piquant
In each religion there is the tradition of religious jewelries that are gaining importance with the passing of years. This is due to the fact with the increase of social and individual complexities the faith of people on religions and Gods is on a steady rise. The same is with the Jewish religious jewelries which are made with great endeavor by the Jewish jewelry designers. It has been found through several studies that the Jewish jewelrydesigners exploit the opportunity to exhibit the symbols of their faith and along with this the prospect to craft an expression of their faith into tangible form for the Jews. In this manner, religious arts & crafts render the most convincing way for the faithful to proudly acknowledge their viewpoints, and thus profess their love for their God or Gods.
Now, a jewelry designer can be described as a person who is thoroughly engaged in the creation of jewelry designs. Following this definition the types of designer that you will be interested in are those who create unique pieces of jewelries by the use of different techniques. The Jewish jewelry designers can also be defined in the same manner, but with only one difference, they are engaged with the exclusive designing of Jewish religious jewelries.
At this juncture you shall also have to keep in mind that only the unique jewelry is considered as designer jewelry. Well, it is not at all infrequent for other designers to copy or take their influence from another designer. But the task of simulating the creation of the Jewish jewelry designers is indeed a hard task and that is best perceived at several times through the apt application of different styles in the same piece of jewelry augmenting the exceptionality. You may ask what leads to the exclusivity of the Jewish jewelry designers.
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Now, a jewelry designer can be described as a person who is thoroughly engaged in the creation of jewelry designs. Following this definition the types of designer that you will be interested in are those who create unique pieces of jewelries by the use of different techniques. The Jewish jewelry designers can also be defined in the same manner, but with only one difference, they are engaged with the exclusive designing of Jewish religious jewelries.
At this juncture you shall also have to keep in mind that only the unique jewelry is considered as designer jewelry. Well, it is not at all infrequent for other designers to copy or take their influence from another designer. But the task of simulating the creation of the Jewish jewelry designers is indeed a hard task and that is best perceived at several times through the apt application of different styles in the same piece of jewelry augmenting the exceptionality. You may ask what leads to the exclusivity of the Jewish jewelry designers.
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