Archive for the 'General' Category

A Diamond Jewellery is forever

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Diamond engagement rings are where the heart of the woman lies. Engagement rings have been attracting and amusing the women since centuries. Earlier, these rings were out of the reach of common man, but today, they are worn by all those who are in love.
Diamond engagement rings can be worn as wedding rings, engagement rings […]

Great Diamond Jewellery

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Diamond Jewellery is sold across the country up and down the high street but what really does constitute this fashionable item?
With the rise in the popularity of diamond jewellery in recent years, diamond jewellery now consists of various items. More items are being created, more items are being developed, and more items are being introduced […]

The History of the Jewelry Box

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

A Brief History of the Modern-Day Jewelry Box
The history of the jewelry box dates back centuries. Throughout the ages, jewelry boxes have been designed and crafted by skilled craftsmen. The Industrial Revolution initiated the concept of mass production. It enabled the middle class of the society to purchase decorative items like the jewelry box along […]

Jewellry Boxes vs. Jewelry Boxes: One Phrase, Two Spellings

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

You might have seen the phrase Jewellery Boxes used on websites from time to time. For many, this is seen as a blatant spelling error. However, for those in or from the United Kingdon (UK), Jewellery is the proper spelling.
Possible Reasons
One suggested reason for the spelling change originates from the creator of Webster’s Dictionary — […]

Wedding Rings for Everyone

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Wedding rings are possibly the single most important gift in the world as they signify the coming together of two loved ones. Decisions therefore have to be made.
So what decisions need to be made? Well, the two people involved have already done the hard part. Making it this far. Relationships can be hard, especially in […]

Remembering Mom’s Favorite Collection: R.S. Prussia

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

One of the things that brought my mom so much joy was the collecting passion she handed down to me, and for more than 25 years or so R.S….

To Restore or Not to Restore?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2007

I’ll be upfront with you, there’s no catch-all answer this this recurring question. I can tell you that if you run across a piece of American masterpiece furniture like…

Fenton - Fancy Frills in Art Glass

Monday, July 16th, 2007

Did you know Fenton has been decorating and manufacturing art glass for more than a century now? That’s right. Even though they’re still making beautiful glass today, some of…

Early Typing Machines Underscore Noteworthy Collections

Sunday, July 15th, 2007

Can you imagine typing a term paper, or even a book manuscript, on an old manual typewriter? As much writing as I do, I don’t even want to think…

The Artistry of Majolica

Thursday, July 5th, 2007

With fantastic colors and magnificent motifs, majolica wares are nothing short of extraordinary. There was a time when my knowledge of majolica was fairly limited, but a few years…