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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]