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Archive for June, 2009
Legge and Braine
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Statement jewellery brand Legge and Braine are introducing something very different to the fashion world. See Trinny and Susuannah’s favourites and find out which supermodel brought our fave style.
Duration : 0:3:16
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How do I make shoulder duster earrings? Tips, techniques, and more in this free series of arts and crafts videos taught by an expert jewelry maker.
Expert: Kathleen Wright
Contact: WWW.HENNAPARTIES.COM
Bio: Kathleen Wright has been making Henna Tattoos, and creating jewelry for seven years.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller
Duration : 0:1:22
FUN GALA JEWELRY from MARTINE DIGBY- 119 SWAROVSKI Crystals ~ on your wrist! Visit: www.digbybijoux.com
Duration : 0:2:21
Jeminee’s Fashion Show Part 2
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Fashion designer Jeminee’s latest fashion show at the Avenue, St James.
Showcasing the new range of mens T-shirts, Costume jewellery and luxurious evening wear. All of which can be found on the website
www.jeminee.com
Duration : 0:2:32
Buying Jewelry : How to Insure Jewelry
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Insure jewelry by speaking with an insurance agent or the store where the jewelry was purchased, remembering to take pictures and keep detailed receipts and appraisals. Protect jewelry from loss, damage or theft with tips from a jewelry specialist in this free video on jewelry.
Expert: Judy Carrier
Bio: Judy Carrier is a representative for Jewel by Park Lane and has been in the jewelry business for over three decades.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:41
My mother in law ‘Lost’ my wedding ring!!!?
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and i am pretty p***** off about it!
A bit of background - about 10 weeks ago i had to have my appendix removed in an emergency op … hubby came to hospital in the morning, and mother in law (who is a bit pushy and insisted on being there to watch me cry and freak out) came just before the op started.
On my way to surgery, the nurse realised that i had taken off all my jewellery in my hospital room, with the exception of my wedding ring, and i took it off and my mother in law took it, with the understanding that she would leave it in my hospital room for me.
What actually happened was that she scrunched it up in a tissue, and left it somewhere in the room, and now it has gone missing (she says) - i assume a cleaner threw it away if shes telling the truth …
Im really angry, and at the moment im wearing my husbands wedding band, but my question is … what should i do? Confront her, or just forget about it? Its not an inherited ring or particularly valuable (other than sentimental value of course) but at the same time i dont think she has stolen or hidden the ring, so confronting her will not get me the ring back, and probably just make me look like the bad guy.
anyways .. any advice appreciated!
ah yes my husband knows about it all … he was angry too but believes her when she says it was an accident …
Your MIL did not think right about this or she was asked to leave the ring in the room by you? Did you give it to her? I don’t know.
If she wasn’t asked, she may have been thinking it would make you feel better to be able to get to your room and put your ring on right away which means she was sympathizing with you. MIL are moms, they want to nurture and find a way to help you feel better and that might have been all she thought she could do to make you feel better.
However, the facts still remain that if your ring has been stolen in a hospital it’s going to be very hard to trace it and that is the 2nd reason the hospital usually locks it up until it can be hand delivered to the patient. Were you in a private room? If so, it may be slightly easier to track down who was in the room but it’s still a long shot.
I don’t know for sure but will house insurance cover it …not sure. Perhaps three people should be paying to get this ring replaced or try and locate it.
Charm Bracelet………………?
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What age do you think this charm bracelet is suited for. Do you like it?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Jewellery-watches/Bracelets-bangles/Charm/Silver/photos/a-215331283/p-92373115.htm
how much do you think its worth
the bracelet is wonderful. i think that it will suit for the age group of 16-24. i will suggest u to buy it immediately
Craft stall at the Royal Highland Show?
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At the last show in the craft tent there was a stall with handmade jewellery made out of different types of beads and pearls. Some had little watches on them. I’ve seen this stall at other events and took the woman’s card but have lost it since.
I really loved the jewellery and was wondering if anyone knew the name or the website. I think it had the word ”vintage” in it but that’s all I remember
Could anyone help me out?
Thank you =)
Thanks Pali but I have tried that.
It might be Suzanne Smith, who is based in Glasgow, and who uses recycled bits in her work. www.suzanne-smith.co.uk.
The base of the dress is orange and has a heavy Silver work on its blouse and the belt of the skirt.
I was wondering to get a different look. So any one of you can suggest something with which i look a bit different. I mean should i go for more orange or more silver in the jewellery. And somebody also suggested Ruby wud look good with orange-silver combination. What do u guys say?
Its a pure orangy orange colour dress. In jewellery…Looking for ear-rings and something for neck.
Well, I work in tailoring and fashion design in Aspen, CO.
So, my answer largely depends on the specific shade of orange you’re referring to. A red-orange, ruby would pick up some of the red tones in the fabric, and work well.
Blue is the opposite of orange, so something in sapphire or topaz, perhaps even aquamarine would work well. Emeralds/other green stones, too.
Pretty much, the jewellery you wear is supposed to complement the garments as well as provide a little ‘pop’ or contrast. I’d primarily focus on silver metals, but in the color of the stones/enamel, etc. is where the choice ultimately resides with you, and I’d trust your own fashion judgement. If you think it looks good, go with it.
Good luck.
How many pieces to sell at a market?
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I want to set up a market stall and sell my handmade jewellery but i need to know how many pieces i should have before i can start?
Is there anyone that can give me an idea exactly how many pieces would be the minimum? No one ever seems to answer my question…
Make several different kinds and colors and keep them as samples, along with others to sell. People will have the chance to see and touch your work, then you can take orders when you run out. That way you’ll know what you need the most of. After you get going, you’ll know what is most popular and can have more prepared for the market. Good luck.