Second chances for love and jewelry online
One of my favorite songs of all time is a melancholy medley best rendered by the scratchy, damaged and mournful vocals of Billie Holiday. The lyrics are:
You don’t know what love is
Until you’ve learned the meaning of the blues
Until you’ve…
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Stella and Dot mail-order jewelry 50 percent off
The economy may be bad for businesses, but good for your wallet.
Discounts proliferate. Everyone is trying to stimulate spending and that means cutting prices. But those cuts…
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Get “What a girl wants” tonight
The in-home jewelry sales company, “What a Girl Wants” is hosting a two-day affair at the home of Lisa Cohen from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight (Thursday) and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Friday).
You’ll find that the company is aptly named,…
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Obama vs. Palin bling and stuff war
There’s been more marketing in this election than a Disney movie and now the capitalist surge has a new brand name to slap on goods, “Palin.” The Alaskan governor’s glasses have become the topic of much fashion debate, but now…
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When bling goes too far, Part II
Phillips de Pury & Co., which prides itself as being an edgy auction house for younger collectors, is presenting “Hip Hop’s Crown Jewels,” a sale of 70 pieces that are estimated to raise $3 million. The sale, scheduled for Oct. 1,…
When does bling go too far? Part I
Beyonce Knowles (I wondering if she’ll become known as Mrs. Z) is sporting a square-cut 18-carat rock valued at more than $5 million, according to People magazine. She’s not the first celebrity to wear jewelry approximating the gross national product…
Anxious for fall leaves, these are dipped in gold
Prismera Design, a jewelry and accessories line featuring modern botanical motifs with various treatments of stainless steel and precious metal in its collections. The gold currant earrings featured to the left are currently 45 percent off and selling for $56.10…
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