The World of Disney
Posted: December 1, 2008
The World of Disney
No other company in the entertainment industry existing today could have a story, or history, as interesting, inspiring or innovative as the Walt Disney Corporation. Officially launched in October of 1923 with a 12-minute film called Alice’s Wonderland,... Read More →
Once Upon A Jewelry
Posted: November 18, 2008
Once Upon A Jewelry
There is a treasure trove of historical information regarding jewelry of the bygone days. We all know about rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and pendants because they are very much in existence today. But do you know that there is at least one... Read More →
Time to Say Yes: The History of Engagement Rings
Posted: November 10, 2008
Time to Say Yes: The History of Engagement Rings
Every woman dreams her engagement proposal mirrors a fairy tale. There are hundreds of thousands of couples who get married every year and each has a unique engagement proposal story to tell. But in each scenario, there is one fixture that makes and... Read More →
Jewelry: A Modern Story
Posted: November 3, 2008
Jewelry: A Modern Story
Jewelry’s modern story begins in the late 19th century, which heralded many historic events affecting jewelry making and design, including: 1. The birth and success of the industrial revolution; 2. The introduction of fashion and costume jewelry,... Read More →
A Brief History of Jewelry in the Middle Ages- Renaissance Periods
Posted: October 28, 2008
A Brief History of Jewelry in the Middle Ages- Renaissance Periods
Early civilizations' discovery of gold and the possibilities it presented were nothing short of wondrous. Gold--its malleability and versatility to be molded into various shapes and sizes of jewelry made it (and still makes it) the most popular metal... Read More →
Jewelry: A Walk Through Time
Posted: October 20, 2008
Jewelry: A Walk Through Time
The term jewelry came into the English language in the mid-thirteenth century; it is derived from the French word joule, which in turn came from the Latin word jocale; the term roughly translates to as plaything. Curiously, what began as a... Read More →
