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Recently I had the great pleasure to talk jewelry with Keith Jack. The Scottish born jewelry designer shared insight on how his masterpieces are conceptualized and gave me inside information on how his design process works. Jack's journey to becoming a designer, oddly enough, began with clock parts when he was 16. He sorted and shipped the parts to customers all across the UK. Two years later he began working for his father who owned a small wholesale jewelry business in Glasgow, Scotland. "I intended to help ...

Ed Levin: Innovative, Beautiful, Timeless Ed Levin began creating innovative and distinctly original jewelry in 1950. He started designing jewelry while living inBuenosAires and working with a master Florentine jeweler. He brought what he learned back to the United States and founded Ed Levin Jewelry.Ed use to hitch hike to market his jewelry to local stores and colleges, using painted ads to advertise his work. Handcrafted jewelry didn'texistin the 50's. Ed Levin was a ...

Summer is here and it's time to get out the flip flops and sunglasses. But, you know that I can't go out of the house with those as my only accessories. So, here's a list of 8 summer jewelry must haves. Play with color: This summer neon and pastels are in. If the bold, bright neon colors aren't your style, you can add some soft, feminine pastels to your wardrobe. I'll be sporting both looks, but probably more on the bold and bright style, especially with my favorite neon drusy necklace.   Make a statement: Unique, one of a kind pieces are great any time of year, but this summer ...

Hi, I'm Kathy Corey, Owner and VP of Merchandising at Day's Jewelers. I am a wife, mother of three, a business owner, and a fashionista. I have been in the jewelry industry for over 20 years. I understand the importance of style, quality, and the value of jewelry. I have built amazing relationships with many bridal and fashion designers like Ritani, Timeless Designs, Le Vian, and Dabakarov; an endless list of partnerships to assure that our customers get the best quality and best selection available. The Jewelry Box: Some Accomplishments ...

Whether you're celebrating with BBQs, camping, fishing trips, or lots of family fun, who says that you can't glam up a bit while flipping a burger, sitting around a camp fire, or hooking your first big fish of the season?You know I'm all about standing out so, I prepared acollection of ways to add a little "red, white, and blue" jewelry to your look this weekend. These items are great for summer and any other time of year, especially when you are the jeans and t-shirt kind of ...

Ever wish you could get more bang for your buck? Well how about a two in one necklace! Make a statement with anEd Levin Sterling Silver Medium Circle Necklace. Then, for a big look, combine this pendant with any of its interchangeable components for a truly amazing combination. Choose the Ed Levin Sterling Silver Small Circle Enhancer, ...

Yes, you read that right, a heartless Valentine's Day. Do you ever get tired of seeing hearts this time of year? They are in windows and all through the stores, candy changes over to represent "love and hearts," even clothing stores add a whole line of heart shirts and sweaters for Valentine's Day. We know that hearts can get old so we put together a collection of items for Valentine's Day that represent love the same way that a heart does, without the heart. So what exactly symbolizes love that doesn't ...

According to a survey carried out on behalf of Sears last year, nearly 1/3 of women would choose jewelry if they could receive only one gift for Valentine's Day. The obvious gifts for Valentine's Day (which is Thursday, February 14th) are chocolate, flowers and gift cards (for those that forgot it was Valentine's Day until they were on the way home). What men don't seem to realize is for the price of a dozen roses ($80-$100 in most places) and a box of nice chocolates ($15-$25), they can get a piece of jewelry that will last a lifetime. Impossible you say? Let me show you a few gift options under $150 for Valentine's Day this year. This beautiful Metalsmiths Sterling Heart Bracelet is gift option number one. For the price of a dozen roses, this bracelet at $78 is a perfect Valentine's Day gift idea. ...