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Christmas Jewelry, What Not To Wear: 1

Heather — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:31:55 +0000

Jewelry is something that is not only fashionable most of the time but also something that is personal. I have to say however that right around Christmas time, some of the most hideous pieces of jewelry is brought out – and that is what we are going to cover in the next couple blogs.

There is a standard in which most people follow when they are picking out jewelry and around Christmas time that standard seems to go down. Christmas jewelry is terrible most of the time – like these pins for example. These pins are the perfect example of jewelry that you should not be wearing.

First off – these pins do not go with anything at all and second, they are only good for one time of year and nothing else. That does not make sense to spend your money on them! More Christmas jewelry in the next blog.

All about Tanzanite

Heather — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:03:13 +0000

Tanzanite is one of those severely overlooked gemstones. I mean, I absolutely adore purple gems and I have never even consider tanzanite. But upon seeing something like this gorgeous brooch, it is impossible not to think about how visually stunning this gemstone really is.

Ruth Grieco is responsible for the stunning brooch. The use of tanzanite in the design is extremely meaningful.

Tanzanite was discovered in Tanzania, a state in East Africa, back in 1967. Then, a man from the Maasai tribe caught sight of a translucent blue glint in the foothills of towering Mount Kilimanjaro.

Even today, chiefs in the Maasai tribe will give their wives pieces of tanzanite when their wives given birth to a new baby. It creates a symbol of a healthy and happy life for the new child. It also acts as an heirloom.

Bonhams to Sell Elton John’s “J” Shaped Brooch

Jenny — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:46:30 +0000

London auctioneers, Bonhams, founded in 1793 and the oldest and largest auction house of fine arts and antiques, is selling a J-shaped brooch once owned by Elton John. They expect it to sell for in the neighborhood of £12,000. Elton wore the diamond and sapphire brooch in his “I Don’t Wanna Go on With You Like That” video. He then sold the brooch in 1993. Made up of five oval sapphires, a cluster of round sapphires and diamonds, the brooch was actually created in 1935.

To authenticate the piece, it will come with a picture of Elton wearing the flashy brooch. The video also clearly shows him wearing it. Elton John was known for his outlandish outfits, flamboyant jewelry and garish eyeglasses. Knighted by Queen Elizabeth and having received the prestigious CBE, he decided in 1988 to clean out many of his belongings including his concert costumes and jewelry. Sotheby’s conducted the auction for Elton where a Magritte surrealist painting of a blue fish in pearls scooped up close to one hundred and twenty thousand dollars.

As many investors shy away from risky stocks and the somewhat uncertain marketplace, they are turning to untraditional forms of investing. One of these ways is purchasing items owned or worn by stars and celebrities. In addition, current gold prices are so high that this piece of jewelry is even more attractive as an investment.

Get your bids ready as the brooch goes up for auction September 25!