Jewelry Trends at the 2012 Grammys
Jewelry at the 2012 Grammy Awards was a mix of bold contemporary pieces and more delicate, feminine designs that were in sync with the lacy and textured gowns that many of the women wore. A Grecian theme was apparent among some of the celebrities who walked the red carpet, too, in both the jewelry and the gowns.
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A Glance Back at Whitney's Jewelry Style
Her tumultuous marriage to Bobby Brown and ongoing problems with substance abuse were not a secret, but most people were stunned when 48 year old Whitney Houston passed away on February 11. Whitney won't be forgotten by her fans and fellow musicians, and tributes to her talent are occurring worldwide. Let's take a look back at some of the jewelry she wore during her long career.
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Facts About Moissanite
Moissanite is a mineral that was discovered in 1893 by Dr. Henri Moissan, a French scientist. The Nobel Prize-winner was the first person to find tiny amounts of this natural silicon carbide within a meteorite. Synthetic moissanite can be grown in labs, but some gemologists do not feel that current synthetic versions used in jewelry are exactly like true moissanite... read more about moissanite
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Whitney Houston Dead at 48
The Associated Press and other news sources are reporting that 48 year old Whitney Houston died today. Whitney's unique singing style, often a blend of pop and gospel, resulted in hundreds of awards. She starred in popular movies, too, including The Bodygard, with Kevin Costner, and The Preacher's Wife, with Denzel Washington. Whitney struggled with substance abuse, more so during her 14 -year marriage to R&B singer Bobby Brown.
Whitney came from a musical family that included her mother, gospel singer Cissy Houston, and cousins Dione Warwick and Dee Dee Warwick. Aretha Franklin was her godmother.
A look back at Whitney Houston's style:
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Who Was Harry Winston?
You see Harry Winston jewelry draped on celebrities at every Academy Awards presentation, and a special collection of Harry Winston designs slated for that event was exhibited a couple of years ago. But who was the man behind the jewels? Our Harry Winston biography offers some insights into his life and successful career.
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Are Olympic Gold Medals Really Made of Gold?
Are Olympic gold medals made of gold? Yes, but they haven't been solid gold for almost a century. The medals are designed by the Olympics Committee in each host city, but the designers have to follow a few minimum guidelines:
- all medals must be at least 60mm in diameter and 3mm thick
- gold and silver medals must be made from 92.5 percent silver
- gold medals must be plated with at least six grams of gold.
Some medals for recent games have been larger. Like the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. The gold and silver medals awarded there were the heaviest ever created, measuring 85mm in diameter and 10mm thick and weighing in at 20 ounces.
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Pictures of Super Bowl Rings
It's almost that time again - time for the Super Bowl. It would be bad luck for teams to look at potential ring designs now, but you can bet that ring companies are busy developing unique designs for both teams, and will present them to the winning team as soon as possible after the February 5th game.
Super Bowl rings get larger and more intricate (read: gaudy) every year (compare the Steelers' recent bling ring, shown here, with the one-diamond design awarded after the first game in 1967).
Super Bowl Rings Photo Gallery
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Jewelry Sparkles the SAG Awards Red Carpet
The 2012 SAG Awards brought out the typical range of luscious jewelry, mostly on ears and wrists. Some celebrities chose diamond jewelry mixed with colorful gemstones, like the long pendant earrings Natalie Portman is wearing in this photo. Breeze through the gallery for a close look at the jewels other celebs wore to the event. Several accessorized with vintage pieces, many from Fred Leighton.
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Necklaces & Cuff Bracelets Priced Under $50
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
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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