Archive for August, 2006

Jewelry Journal

When I was little, I would look in my Grandma’s room and think she was rich because of all the “rubies”, “emeralds” and “sapphires” I saw. Throughout her life people always described her as one of the classiest people they had ever met even though she either wore second hand clothes or made them herself and wore costume jewelry. I often wear one of her rings and get the comment “What a beautiful piece, you can tell it’s real and not fake” and I simply smile. When she passed away my family had several jewelry boxes full of broken earrings, spare parts, various pieces of jewelry. I found myself wondering, did she keep this one earring because it was important to her? Why did she pick this, or was it given to her as a gift that she dutifully kept? Where did she find this?”. Even wondering where my Grandpa’s wedding band was.

So, I started keeping a jewelry journal for myself. I just picked up a cute journal at the dollar store. I take a picture of my new piece and then write:

1. What gemstone/metal it is.

2. Why I choose this.

3. Who gave it to me if anyone, or if it was to commemorate a special occasion.

4. The date.

I’m horrible at keeping a regular diary, so this is my way of preserving my personality and style. Check out other great “Works-for-me-Wednesday” Tips at Rocks in my Dryer

Green Diamond Right Hand Ring

10kt Wg 1.00ctw Irradiated Green And White Diamond Ring A right hand ring is basically a ring for the right hand, obviously. It has become popular with career women who want diamonds, but not necessarily an engagement ring. Right hand rings have become symbols of independence and self worth. Think of it, you get to pick your own diamond, and you don’t even have to live with a boy after! Irradiated diamonds, or color diamonds, are popular for right hand rings. Save the white diamond solitaries for the engagement ring. This is a green and white diamond ring, with an entire carat of diamonds, for only $349 in 10kt white gold. Just click on the picture for more information. So get the ring you deserve now, and wait until the perfect man comes along.

 

“The Breakup” Movie Review: Jennifer Aniston’s Jewelry

14KT Leaf Drop Earrings 14KT GOLDI went and saw the movie “The Breakup” with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. Let’s just say that the writers are going to be embarrassed when they realize that they forgot to write an ending. The only good thing about this movie was Jennifer’s jewelry. It isn’t often where you see a matching jewelry set, but she wore either a leaf pendant, or leaf earrings for the entire movie. You can get her style for only $19.99 with these 14kt gold, leaf earrings just click on the picture for more information.