Society had become too mechanized, impersonal, factory-driven. The individual craftsman, their passion and genius, was lost in the headlong rush to produce, produce, produce. The date? The very earliest days of the twentieth century. The result? The flowering of the Art Noveau movement, thought by many to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing, elegant, attractive art styles humanity has … [Read more...]
Horse Jewelry For the Free Spirit
The love of horses is universal: you can look in corporate boardrooms and find people who are passionate about horses. You can look down on the farm, and find people who are passionate about horses. You can look everywhere in between and find horse lovers -- and all of these people need jewelry that commemorates and celebrates that passion. This week, we'd like to focus on the free spirit: … [Read more...]
Trends for Spring: Horse Jewelry That Shines
March 21st signals the first day of spring, and with the changing of the seasons comes the changing of the wardrobe -- and every well dressed horsewoman needs the perfect horse jewelry to accent their apparel. Horse jewelry comes in a number of styles: in this article, we're going to be taking a look at some of the popular trends for spring time. Antique and Estate Horse Jewelry Everything … [Read more...]
A One of a Kind Treasure For Your One of a Kind Treasure
The first reports from Black Friday are trickling in -- and the writing on the wall is pretty clear! Savvy shoppers are by passing the same old, same old jewelry that everyone's wearing in search of the unique, the one of a kind, the truly personal this holiday season. Nothing says unique like antique jewelry. You're not going to find a ring like this at a chain jewelers. Notice the rope style … [Read more...]
Forgo Black Friday for the Finer Things
Look outside your favorite stores right now. Chances are there's a line and a half: as the economy goes through the floor, retailers are taking deep, deep discounts in order to lure in shoppers. But what are they offering? It seems to be a lot of the same old, same old. Cruising through the leading jewelry retailer's offerings, it seems pretty clear that if your content getting your sweetheart … [Read more...]
Antique Gold: The Gift that Lasts and Lasts
Gold is always "in", but the minute that the economy starts getting rocky, gold gets hotter than ever. Right now, investors are more jittery than any Grand National competitor -- and gold sales reflect that. Gold has long been thought to be a safe investment in turbulent times. Stunning, shining, and always desirable, gold retains its value through even the most adverse conditions. That's … [Read more...]