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Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 6: Advice for Men

February 6, 2012 by WendyB

Dean Rotbart, a pal from my Wall Street Journal days, hosts a weekly business show called B. Unconventional on KNUS Radio in Denver. He and his co-host David Biondo interviewed me for a pre-Valentine’s Day show. Among other things, they asked me for tips for men buying jewelry. My advice? Don’t play it too safe….

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Filed Under: earrings, holiday gift ideas, holidays, interview, necklaces, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 5: Super Bowl Ring

February 5, 2012 by WendyB

I hear there’s some big sporting event today that involves jewelry, guys in tight pants … and  Madonna. Ha! I’ve always thought that football had homoerotic undertones. Clearly, everyone’s about to come out of the closet en masse, as I first anticipated in October. I’m going to celebrate this happy occasion by offering a serious…

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Filed Under: health, holiday gift ideas, holidays, madonna, rants, rings, sports, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 4: Squirrel Necklace

February 4, 2012 by WendyB

Nuts about her? Let her know on Valentine’s Day by giving her my dainty silver squirrel necklace.  (The little guy is holding a teeny-weeny acorn.)

Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, Max & Chloe, necklaces, Valentine's Day

Minx Manicure and Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 3

February 3, 2012 by WendyB

Celebrity manicurist Tracylee Percival came up with a Minx manicure for me that’s so heavenly we named it “The Divine.” She layered gold lace-patterned Minx — designed by her manicurist friend Naja — over a burgundy layer for a stained-glass effect.  Stained glass made us think of cathedrals, which made me think of one of…

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Filed Under: holiday gift ideas, holidays, Minx manicure, rings, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 2: Vampire Diana Ring

February 2, 2012 by WendyB

If you’re in the Los Angeles area, you’re in luck! You can go to Broken English Jewelry in Santa Monica and try on the one and only gold Vampire Diana heart ring I’ve made so far. The design of the heart pierced by a “wooden” stake was inspired by my love for the television show…

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Filed Under: Broken English, holiday gift ideas, holidays, rings, Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Countdown, Day 1: Pink Opal Earrings

February 1, 2012 by WendyB

Valentine’s Day is coming right up. Time to buy something for your Valentine, email your Valentine a very specific “hint,” or just treat yourself! (That last option is very popular among my independent-minded customers.) Pink gems are romantic, so my first Valentine’s suggestion is a luxurious pair of shoulder-brushing earrings featuring pink opal drops and…

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Filed Under: earrings, holiday gift ideas, holidays, shopping suggestions, Valentine's Day

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Award-winning designer of fine jewelry inspired by women's history and pop culture. A former journalist who writes about jewelry, fashion, medieval history, news, feminism, dogs, cats and whatever else is on her mind. Blogging since 2007.
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