YEAR OF THE DRAGON 2012
2012 is the Year of the Dragon, specifically the black water dragon. The year of the dragon occurs once every twelve years. The water dragon occurs once every 60 years. It arrived on February 4,...
View ArticleBIG AND BOLD FASHION FOR FALL 2012
You will be seeing lots of bright bold colors in the stores and fashion magazines for the fall and winter season. Most popular are burgundy, cobalt blue, purples and bright jade greens. These colors...
View Article2013 YEAR OF THE SNAKE ARRIVED FEBRUARY 10
The year of the snake should be a good year. After a dragon year where there were ups and downs the snake year should be a better with less drama and turbulence. The year of the snake is auspicious...
View ArticleFALL AND WINTER FASHION COLORS 2013 - 2014
This fall expect to see a lot of lively colors such as blues and greens in the fashion color palette. Blues range from cobalt to lapis. Greens are THE fashion fall color this year and will be hot....
View ArticleCelebrate The Year Of The Horse
The Chinese New Year begins Jan. 31 when the lucky horse kicks the tumultuous snake out. While astrological experts predict that the New Year will hold different fates for everyone, depending on which...
View ArticleCarol Barrett To Release Radiant Orchid Jewelry Collection
The global authority on color, Pantone, declared that the fashion hue for 2014 is Radiant Orchid – “an enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones.”Variations of this beautiful purple are...
View ArticleWhy Jewelry Gifts On A Day Other Than Valentines Is More Romantic
Many a good man lets Valentine’s Day slip past with little notice. Nearly 40 percent of Americans don’t celebrate the lover’s holiday at all. If you are among those who didn’t make any grand romantic...
View ArticleAquamarine Jewelry Is Perfect For Spring
Aquamarine is such a perfect birthstone for the month of March. It’s beautiful blue-green and green-blue hues are a great complement to most spring fashion. The soothing color is said to cool hot...
View ArticleRabbits Symbolize Longevity And Love In Spring Jewelry
Rabbits Symbolize Longevity And Love In Spring Jewelry Easter is fast approaching. And many of us have bunnies on the brain. The iconic animal of spring has some interesting symbolic meanings,...
View Article2014 Spring Jewelry Trends: Statement Pieces
Spring has arrived at last! The weather is changing. We’re switching out our wardrobes and shedding the layers. Now it’s time to accessorize! If there is one overarching theme in spring jewelry trends...
View Article2014 Spring Jewelry Trends: Statement Pieces
Spring has arrived at last! The weather is changing. We’re switching out our wardrobes and shedding the layers. Now it’s time to accessorize! If there is one overarching theme in spring jewelry trends...
View ArticleA One-Of-A-Kind Summer Necklace Make A Bold Statement
The days are growing longer and the evenings warmer. As summer approaches, our wardrobes change. Our sleeves get shorter and our necklines plunge deeper. It’s the perfect time to don a beautiful...
View ArticleWhy Is One-Of-Kind Jade Jewelry So Valuable
Jade is a beautiful, diverse and highly valued stone worldwide. But the Chinese have historically prized it even above gold or silver. But that’s just one reason one-of-a-kind jade jewelry is so...
View ArticleWhy Is One-Of-Kind Jade Jewelry So Valuable
Jade is a beautiful, diverse and highly valued stone worldwide. But the Chinese have historically prized it even above gold or silver. But that’s just one reason one-of-a-kind jade jewelry is so...
View ArticleMammoth Ivory jewelry could save the elephant.
The massive tusks of one of the world’s most tremendous mammals are extremely similar to elephant tusks. They’re just as easy to carve in great detail and are every bit as beautiful. But there are a...
View ArticleJapanese artists take inspiration from animals
Animal symbolism is hugely important in Asian culture. With that knowledge, it’s no wonder Japanese artists have been carefully carving animal sculptures for thousands of years. Many of the most prized...
View ArticleCarol Barrett Jewelry Celebrates 25 years
For 25 years, Carol Barrett has crafted beautiful one-of-a-kind jewelry incorporating culturally significant artifacts from Asia and India with the highest quality semiprecious stones.It’s hard for her...
View ArticleThe Perfect Necklace Will Stand Out At Your Holiday Party
T’is the season. Holiday music is creeping into playlists. Decorations are going up at shopping centers. Christmas cards and party invitations are going out in the mail. So, now the big question is:...
View ArticleTips To Help You Buy Jewelry For Your Wife This Holiday Season
Maybe you’re one of those gentlemen who know gemstones and can spot a quality piece from across the room. Maybe your wife is used to getting fine jewelry from you on special occasions. Lucky her. But...
View ArticleWhat’s So Special About Dragons?
Dragons are significant in nearly every Asian culture. So, it’s no wonder they’re depicted in so many of the beautiful jade carvings as well as wood, silver and mammoth ivory carvings I have collected...
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