Jewelry

Jeweler Makes Wedding Rings Collected From Gold Found In Rivers

Daily Mail | Posted 07.08.2009 | Style


A life-long passion for panning for gold helped Daisy Thurkettle-Roper save some cash when it came to getting wedding rings. The 25-year-old has been...

What Your Antiques Are Really Worth!

Reyne Haines | Posted 06.09.2009 | Style


Reyne Haines

There are so many things that factor into what "IT" is worth. In a nutshell, there is no simple answer.

Revising Classic Jewelry During the Recession

Anika Poitier | Posted 05.28.2009 | Style


Anika Poitier

What do two friends, one a director and the other a stylist, do to stay afloat when the economic crisis threatens their livelihood? What happens when work is scarcely existent and long gone are the days of splurging on the current must-have fashions, when happy hour morphs into a serious tête-à-tête about the future?

Budget Bling? Some Rappers Opt For Imitation "Ice"

Wall Street Journal | Posted 05.27.2009 | Style


In an attempt to keep up appearances, celebrity jewelers say rappers are asking them to make medallions with less-precious stones and metals. Some eve...

High-End African Design Debuts in New York, NY

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 05.20.2009 | Style


Summer Rayne Oakes

The large size, intricate detailing, and one-of-a-kind artisan craftsmanship makes the Sofala plate the epitome of fine African art.

Last Minute Green and Shiny Baubles for Mom

Karin Kloosterman | Posted 05.09.2009 | Green


Karin Kloosterman

Last time I ordered flowers for my mom it backfired. Although promised by Canada Flowers to arrive on the special day, they arrived a day late. Flower...

A Queen for Today!

Michael Henry Adams | Posted 04.22.2009 | Style


Michael Henry Adams

Still reigning, still smiling, after 56 years! The Glorious Queen Elizabeth Rose Who has worked harder or better, and so long, at a tiresomely t...

Reused Circuit Board Jewelry: Eco-Geek Bait

treehugger.com | Posted 03.01.2009 | Green


Jacob and Michelle Fausset have introduced Upcycled Jewelry, a line of jewelry made from circuit boards found in salvaged electronics. The company mak...

Open Letter To Erickson Beamon: Inexpensive Needn't Look Cheap

Michelle Madhok | Posted 02.19.2009 | Style


Michelle Madhok

Erickson Beamon, I get it. You're a bold, avant-garde jewelry line and Target gave you an opportunity here to share the love. Well, we really think you didn't put forth your best efforts on this project.

The Top 10 Coolest African Fair-Trade Fashions

Summer Rayne Oakes | Posted 02.10.2009 | Style


Summer Rayne Oakes

One of the best parts of working in Africa is learning about all the amazing community sustainable development-design projects cropping up over the co...

Roadkill Jewelry: Is There A Sustainable Way To Use Animals In Clothing?

Huffington Post | Dave Burdick | Posted 01.28.2009 | Green


What would you say if I told you that jewelry made from dead animal bits had a chance with environmentalists? There are three pretty common reactio...

Glitz, Glam, & Green Too: Vintage Costume Jewelry, the Perfect Recycled Gift

Neil Zevnik | Posted 12.07.2008 | Style


Neil Zevnik

You want to get some killer jewelry as the perfect Christmas gift, but another anonymous, mass-produced bit of sparkle from the mall doesn't fit the bill anymore. May I suggest vintage costume jewelry?

"Recycle" Your Old Engagement Ring for Cash

Maura Judkis | Posted 12.04.2008 | Green


Maura Judkis

Men (or women!) ready to propose who buy off a website get a great bargain -- rings often go for half their value. This way, they avoid buying a brand new ring, which consumes additional resources.

The Rocks and Soul of Souza

Tess Ghilaga | Posted 12.04.2008 | Style


Tess Ghilaga

Before embarking on a Thanksgiving yoga retreat, I spoke with fellow yogi and jewelry designer Carlos Souza about the sharp downturn in the high-end luxury market.

So Out They're In: Clip-On Earrings

Lindsay Mannering | Posted 11.15.2008 | Style


Lindsay Mannering

Just as your lobes have begun to heal from your venture 7 years ago with ginormous earrings, they're back. And bigger than ever.

Gown and Out: How to Look Fabulous in the Upcoming Depression

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 10.30.2008 | Style


Lesley M. M. Blume

Just remember: poverty doesn't have to be inconvenient for those accustomed to the best. Weathering tough times in style just takes a little creativity.

Financial Statement: "Poverty Sucks"

Refinery29 Pipeline | Erin Donnelly | Posted 10.10.2008 | Style


Good morning. The Dow sunk below the 8,000 mark before rebounding early today--which translates to "yikes!" those of you who read V instead of the Fin...

Make It Official(ish) Like Lohan And Ronson With Jules Smith Bracelets

Michelle Madhok | Posted 10.07.2008 | Style


Michelle Madhok

Jules Smith has quite the growing celebrity following; her designs designs have also been seen on Sarah Jessica Parker, Cameron Diaz, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, and Blake Lively.

The Best Over-The-Top Accessories

Refinery29.com | Piera Gelardi & Christene Barberich | Posted 09.30.2008 | Style


If, like us, you've been watching runways lately as much as the stock market, then you know that the spring/summer shows were just as much about acces...

Awards For Swag? We Got 'Em!

Zorianna Kit | Posted 09.22.2008 | Entertainment


Zorianna Kit

The Huffington Post is bestowing its own awards on the 2008 Emmy Awards Gifting Suites.

The Future Of Jewelry?

The Times | Hilary Alexander | Posted 09.02.2008 | Style


Gold bumble bees and eagle skulls fashioned from diamonds, rubies and silver; feathers in gilt and crystals encased in fine mesh; necklaces which look...

Gold Hits Record $1,000 an Ounce

AP | MAE ANDERSON and LAUREN SHEPHERD | Posted 03.13.2008 | Business


NEW YORK — Bargain-hunting at the local jewelry store just got harder. Gold, which has soared to record levels in the past year, hit a new mile...

Milan Thieves Make Off With Jewels

AP | COLLEEN BARRY | Posted 02.28.2008 | Business


MILAN, Italy — Masked thieves drilled a tunnel and broke into a jewelry showroom as employees were preparing for a VIP showing, making off with ...