Commissioned by Napoleon I in 1810 for his second wife, Marie Louise of Austria, this diadem of 79 emeralds and more than 1,000 diamonds outlived an empire.
http://orderofsplendor.blogspot.com/2014/03/tiara-thursday-marie-louise-diadem.html
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13 Of The Most Valuable Jewels In the World - 10th Elizabeth Taylor's Engagement Ring
Educational2 CommentsElizabeth Taylor's engagement ring from Richard Burton was immortalized by a stormy and passionate romance born on the set of the 1963 film Cleopatra.
https://www.vogue.com/article/elizabeth-taylor-richard-burton-romace-wedding-anniversary
13 Of The Most Valuable Jewels In the World - 11th Grace Kelly's Engagement Ring
Educational3 CommentsGrace Kelly's famous 10.47 carat engagement ring was actually the second ring Prince Rainier III gave her. The first was a simple diamond and ruby eternity band.
https://www.elle.com.au/fashion/the-story-of-grace-kellys-engagement-ring-6871
13 Of The Most Valuable Jewels In the World - 12th Princess Diana's Sapphire Engagement Ring
Educational1 CommentLady Diana Spencer's engagement ring, a 12-carat blue Ceylon sapphire edged by 14 solitaire diamonds in 18k white gold, became one of the most copied designs ever.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engagement_ring_of_Lady_Diana_Spencer
13 Of The Most Valuable Jewels In The World - 13th Tsarevna Swan Ring
Educational1 CommentThe Tsarevna Swan ring holds the Guinness World Record for most diamonds set in one ring wearable on the human finger: 2,525 diamonds, 10.48 carats in 18k white gold.
Creative Collabs 01: Flora and Fauna Inspired Jewelry - 5280 Magazine
Creative Collabs1 CommentCreative collaborations are quite possibly my favorite activity outside of creating the jewelry itself. This one was a 5280 Magazine feature on flora and fauna inspired jewelry.
http://www.5280.com/2018/03/flora-and-fauna-inspired-jewelry-to-wear-this-spring/
Day In the Life Of A Jewelry Artist 05: Live Events - DRAFTspace - Complete Parts
Live Events, Jewelry Artist DiaryCommentNotorious Lady Gang Terrorized London's West End Using Beauty, Brains and "Balls"
Educational, History4 CommentsThe Forty Elephants were a notorious all-woman crime syndicate that ruled London's West End. Their leader was a woman named Alice Diamond, also called Diamond Annie.
Styling 03: Sparkle & Shine This Holiday Season
Style Guides1 CommentGemstone 101: 01 - Herkimer Diamonds
Gemstones, EducationalStyling 02: The Minimalism Collection
Style GuidesCommentStyling 01: The Palms Collection
Style GuidesCommentDay In The Life Of A Jewelry Designer 03: Live Events - Alien Life Fashion Show
Live Events, Jewelry Artist Diary2 CommentsMy first year in the Alien Life Fashion Show, in its biggest installment yet: ten designers, over 30 looks, and a sold out audience of over three thousand at The Fillmore.
Day In The Life Of A Jewelry Designer 02: Live Events - Fierce In The City Fashion Show
Live Events, Jewelry Artist DiaryCommentFierce in the City returns for its second installment, pairing live musical talent with a runway of Colorado's top designers, produced by fashion designer Salwa Owens.
Day In The Life Of A Jewelry Designer 01: Live Events - Urban Nights
Live Events, Jewelry Artist DiaryCommentUrban Nights is Colorado's largest outdoor fashion extravaganza, and it generates financial and educational support for Urban Peak, a nonprofit serving youth experiencing homelessness.
http://www.westword.com/slideshow/models-strut-the-runway-at-urban-nights-8257954
Day In The Life Of A Jewelry Artist 06: Social Media - Pinterest
day in the life2 CommentsDay In The Life Of A Jewelry Artist 06: Social Media - Pinterest
https://smallbiztrends.com/2014/05/small-businesses-spend-20-hours-per-week-on-marketing.html