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Necklaces & Cuff Bracelets Priced Under $50

Tuesday January 24, 2012

Cuff Bracelet

Take a look at this collection of cuff bracelets and necklaces, all priced under $50. A couple of the designs are very colorful, a few have a vintage flair, and some are contemporary styles, but all of the cuffs and necklaces are unique in some way.

You might find the perfect Valentine's Day gift in this assortment.

Lovely Gifts for Valentine's Day

Tuesday January 24, 2012

If you haven't shopped yet... use our Valentine's Day jewelry advice to help find the perfect gift. You still have time to buy online, but you'll find lots of good choices locally, too, and probably some nice markdowns. Diamond jewelry is usually a hit, but there are many other options if diamonds are beyond your price range. Consider pearl jewelry or something fashioned from sterling silver, or get more personal by selecting a piece of birthstone jewelry.

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Handcrafted Glass Beads by Kim Miles

Tuesday January 17, 2012

Lampwork beads are made by a craftsperson who uses a torch to melt glass onto a round metal rod, with the rod becoming the hole for the bead. You'll love these beads by Kim Miles, of Taos, New Mexico, who's famous in the beading world for her realistic floral beads and the incredible depth she brings to her work. If you ever have the chance, try to watch a lampworking demonstration or take a lampworking class -- either will leave you with a better appreciation of the patience and skill lampworkers must possess to make these beads for us.

Originality is part of the charm of lampwork beads so you'll see an endless variety of styles for sale. But even though beads look very different, there are some glass bead buying tips to understand before you buy handcrafted glass beads at craft fairs or on ebay.

Celebrity Jewelry at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards

Sunday January 15, 2012

2012 Golden Globes JewelryOversize earrings, white diamonds, headbands, colored gemstones, vintage designs -- all were a part of the jewelry on the 2012 Golden Globes red carpet.

Most of the jewelry designers whose collections we've become accustomed to seeing at celebrity events were represented at this year's awards ceremony, including Neil Lane, Fred Leighton, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Kwiat and more.

Photo of Madonna and Andrea Riseboroug by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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