Up and Coming Jewelry Designer Leigh Allen of Andante Designer Jewelry Unveils New Designer Collection
(ContentDesk) August 30, 2005 -- One of the hottest trends in fashion this year is designer handcrafted gemstone jewelry. Gemstone jewelry has become a popular accessory in today's fashions. Quality gemstone jewelry is timeless and can be worn for years and passed down from generation to generation. At Andante Designer Jewelry, Leigh creates only one of a kind jewelry, and unusual free form cabochons and faceted gemstones. The gemstone is then hand wrapped with 14 Kt.
gold wire to create unique wearable art jewelry. Andante Designer Jewelry is for the woman looking to accessorize with fine designer art jewelry. Leigh has designer gemstone jewelry for every occasion. Leigh uses only AA or AAA quality gemstones and pearls. Leigh's specialty is unique cabochons, faceted gemstones and handmade wire wrapped pendants.
Leigh creates custom designer jewelry as well.If you are looking for a unique piece of jewelry for a special occasion. If you are looking for gemstone or cabochon jewelry that is timeless and achieves an elegance that is sure to accentuate your wardrobe. If you want to wear jewelry that will make people stop and take notice, then this is the jewelry you're looking for!Each piece of jewelry comes with an Individualized Certificate of Authenticity.
According to Leigh Allen, "My jewelry is created meticulously by hand one piece at a time. Much thought goes into each design.
I wanted to create a line of jewelry that would inspire the wearer and was not mass-produced. My unique wearable art jewelry is for the woman who wants presence, panache, and sophisticated elegance. There is no better way to express your unique individual personality than by the apparel and accessories you choose to wear!"Visit us at www.andantedesignerjewelry.com.
Jewelry designer Claudette Elizondo unveils Spring/Summer 2006 Collections
Dallas, TX (ContentDesk)February 18, 2006 -- Claudette Elizondo has designed a line of jewelry that brings out the beautiful qualities in every woman.
She has fashioned delicate, wearable sculpture of silver wire and semi-precious stones that make you feel as confident as you are unique.Claudette jewelry is grounded in organic expression with a modern aesthetic.
Coils of silver or gold-filled wire are lit with the wonderful colors of semi-precious stones.
The inspiration?
It comes from the melding of Spanish fire with French chic.
The pieces are inspired by the timeless and emotional traditions of these two cultures long admired for their sense of style and proud identity.
The result?
A cosmopolitan
hybrid that makes a statement that is enhancing, but not overpowering. Her three new Spring/Summer 2006 collections include: The wrapture collection, The bridal collection and The tree of life collection. Each very distinct...
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Exhibition and Sale of Vintage Bakelite Jewelry and Accessories
New York, New York (ContentDesk) April 22, 2006 -- Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies invites everyone to its exhibition and sale of Vintage Bakelite Jewelry, Celluloid, Lucite and related accessories.15% off all Listed Prices Shop Wide Sale. Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies deals only in authentic Vintage Bakelite Jewelry, Celluloid Jewelry, Lucite Jewelry, Bakelite Kitchenware and Flatware, Vintage Tablecloths, Vintage Barkcloth Textiles and Unique Are Deco items and Vintage Home Furnishings. My mother (and partner!) has loved and collected Vintage Bakelite Jewelry for over 40 years and has done numerous lectures on Bakelite jewelry. Bakelite Jewelry was sold in the 1930's and 1940's in US department stores such as Sears, Saks, B. Altman, and Bonwit Teller.
Notable Art Deco Designers such as Van Cleef and Arpel, Chanel and Lalique even designed jewelry items using this material. Even the Royal Yacht Britanna had furnishings using Bakelite trim! Nancy Cunard of the Cunard Steamship Lines,...
Exhibition and Sale of Vintage Bakelite Jewelry and Accessories
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The Sterling Silver Jewelry Boutique Cafe Au Fait Opened Its Doors On September 15, 2005
(ContentDesk) September 15, 2005 -- Cafe Au Fait is a stylish and trendy online boutique offering an array of products ranging from celebrity replica jewelry, fashion jewelry and designer inspired jewelry. There is enough variety to please even the most particular shoppers.Cafe Au Fait (http://www.cafeaufait.com) provides celebrity inspired .925 sterling silver jewelry as worn by Jessica Simpson, Paris Hilton, Britney Spears, Hillary Duff, Beyonce and many more celebrity trend setters.The Cafe Au Fait also offers .925 sterling silver jewelry inspired by Tiffany, David Yurman, Vera Wang, Swarovski and many other designers at an affordable price.Cafe Au Fait has a vast selection of Hollywood style red carpet fashion jewelry made with beautiful .925 sterling silver with cubic zirconium stones in every color from aqua to amethyst to ruby red..
The Sterling Silver Jewelry Boutique Cafe Au Fait Opened Its Doors On September 15, 2005
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How to buy jewelry
It's hard to find a woman who doesn't love jewelry of some sort. Jewelry helps to create an image, a personal style, and the type of jewelry a woman wears says a lot about her personal taste. Some women prefer classic jewelry, gems, traditional styles. Others prefer more contemporary jewelry styles, perhaps ethnically influenced or created by a modern designer. Whatever she chooses, a woman knows that the jewelry she wears will accentuate her look and turn heads.
When buying jewelry, some of the terms used by the dealer can be confusing.
Don't let this deter you from your purchase. A simple lesson can help you read through the jargon.
Are you shopping for a ring? These jewelry settings are common when it comes to diamonds or other gemstones:
1. Baguette: rectangular-shaped
2. Barion cut: traditional step-cut
3. Bezel: the jewelry's rim holds and completely surrounds the stone
4. Brilliant cut: reflect the most light...
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