Will Your Jewelry Discolor My Skin? As a jewelry designer, I get this question on occasion. When I receive an e-mail with this subject line, I immediately cringe. First of all, how does one answer this question – ‘Why yes, it’s the new look for 2015!’. But seriously, it’s a great question and since I […]
How To Prevent Sterling Silver From Tarnish
Preventing Sterling Silver from Tarnish Preventing sterling silver from tarnishing is a question I often receive as a jewelry designer. It’s so disappointing to go into your jewelry case for that beautiful piece of silver jewelry that you may not have worn for a while and see it darkened from tarnish. You wonder how […]
5 Surprising Things I Learned After Quitting My Corporate Job One Year Ago
I left the corporate world over a year ago – October 13, 2013 to be exact. I had a great career in the software industry for 25 years, starting out in aerospace in the early 90’s, golf throughout the 2000’s, and finally high-tech for the last 7 years. It was a rewarding phase of my […]
Necklace Guide: Necklace and Neckline Pairings
Have you ever paired a necklace with an outfit and thought it didn’t quite look right? I know I have. It can be tricky to determine the right way to match your favorite necklaces with the right outfit. Here are a few pointers to take some of that guesswork out. The Button-down Collar Since statement […]