Damiani Jewelry Company

Monday, October 19th, 2009

In 1924 Envico Grassi Damiani opened a small jewelry store. That small operation has expanded greatly. It is now an international company, one with a visible presence on the Internet. The makers of Damiani jewelry have discovered how to blend admirable craftsmanship with a nod to tradition. The Damiani jewelry often shows the influence of [...]

The Beauty Of Mexican Silver Jewelry

Tuesday, November 11th, 2008

When you are on vacation you sometimes like to spend a little money capturing the culture of the area you are visiting. If you are visiting Mexico on your vacation you will notice that in the smaller villages there is always a jewelry shop that handles hand made silver and gold jewelry. The craftsmanship has [...]

Peridot Jewelry – Evening Emerald

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Greenish hues of the gemstones have been the style quotient for centuries. Found intact amidst the ruins of Egypt and Greece, Peridot has been hailed for the beauty. By product of volcanic eruptions, the stone has inspired many artisans allover the world to create classic Peridot jewelry. It has adorned many a ladies in the [...]

Unmasking Some Facts About Mexican Jewelry Designers

Thursday, April 24th, 2008

The earliest Mexican jewelry designers needed to keep a careful eye on the calendar. Of course the first Mexican jewelry designs did not have the sort of calendars that we have today. Aztec jewelry designers relied on the information in wooden, plaster and malachite calendars. Prior to any religious ceremony, the early Mexican jewelry designers [...]

A peek inside jewelry designer Dian Malouf’s private retreat

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

To say that Dian Malouf is a colorful woman is an understatement. The jewelry designer, photographer and author of two books is sometimes seen around town dressed as Frida Kahlo. But most of the time, Mrs. Malouf – who produces chunky silver jewelry influenced by South Texas, Mexico and the American Southwest – is behind [...]