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Award ceremonies are full of surprises. And for a rather non-surprising reason, if you think about it. Actors are creative types and like to flaunt non-traditional or trend-bending looks. It helps them stand out among a sea of other look-at-me’s on the red carpet.

Stand-out stars at this year’s Emmys included Jane Fonda (who is almost 80!) wearing an amazing necklace…backward!

According to InStyle:

And that necklace—she had to turn around for viewers to get the full effect because she wore it backwards. That’s right, the jewels—70+ carats of diamonds and 82 carats of emeralds—draped down her back right where the dress opened. According to Gismondi 1754 [the designer], the piece was indeed originally designed to be worn in the front, but “minor adjustments enabled the piece to cascade down the back as envisioned by stylist Tanya Gill.”

The takeaway: take some chances with your jewelry! Because aren’t we all stars on the red carpet of life anyway?

We have been hoarding these AWESOME Charles and Colvard OEC and rose cut moissanites and are ready to set them!! Here’s an idea we have planned! ➡️➡️➡️ scroll down below the video. We can create this in any metal or metal combination, and can modify the design if you have something else in mind. Email or contact us for more info. 😍✨😍✨

#1: 2.14ct G, SI1
#2: 2.34ct H, SI1

A friend of mine recently attended an Indian wedding. She decided she wanted to wear culture-specific jewelry (even though it wasn’t required). Afterwards she joked that it wasn’t that easy to keep in place, especially the Maang tikka which is worn on the head. 

Interestingly (after the fact, unfortunately) she found this video and shared it with me. Its fun to wear different types of jewelry but as always, consider the practical element so you can have a good time while wearing it!

Mined diamonds vs lab grown diamonds. #1 and #2 are mined diamonds and #3 is the lab grown diamond

Late Bronze Age European Spiral Torque and Ornaments group of jewelry.

Who doesn’t love jewelry? Throughout the history of humankind, bling in various forms have been adored, revered, passed on and taken to the graves.

Most recently, archaeologists in southern Greece discovered an undisturbed tomb (approximately the size of a small house) which belonged to a Bronze Age nobleman with a penchant for jewelry.

According to 1310 News:

Greece’s Culture Ministry says the 3,350-year-old chamber near Orchomenos, an important centre of the Mycenaean era, belonged to a man who was 40 to 50 years old when he died.

The nobleman’s tomb contained pottery vessels sheathed in tin, bronze horse bits, jewelry, bow fittings and arrowheads.

The ministry says jewelry is more typically associated with the burials of Mycenaean women.

So apparently, the man’s love of jewelry rivaled any Mycenaean women!

From Lang Antiques. An exquisite mid-nineteenth century jewel. The graceful undulating design is packed with three concentric rows of bright-white old mine-cut, and a few scattered rose-cut, diamonds glittering around a central antique cushion-cut diamond, all of which are set in silver supported by a yellow gold ring shank. A Georgian/early-Victorian delicacy, not for everyday wear.

The history of jewelry never ceases to amaze. Why? Because every time period had its share of beauty and majesty.

The Georgian period is no exception.

The Georgian period encompasses the reigns of 5 English kings (four were named George, hence the Georgian period). Georgian art refers to the English art and culture created during this time.

And though this period refers to England obviously, jewelry design displayed influences from historical events in France, Germany and Italy as well.

Characteristics of Georgian jewelry include, most notably, intricate metal work. Metals frequently used during the period include: silver for gemstone settings, 18k or higher yellow gold, iron, steel and pinchbeck (83% copper and 17% zinc).

Locating jewelry from this period is very difficult. Georgian jewelers often melted down what was considered “out of date” pieces to make trendier pieces.

You also won’t find authentic Georgian jewelry with stamps since these marks weren’t enforced until the 1900’s.