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Edith Head, Famous Costume Designer

March 1, 2006

Having attended the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style to honor costume designers Edith Head, James Acheson and Milena Canonero in Beverly Hills this past Tuesday, we were inspired to acknowledge Edith Head in this edition. For decades, this accomplished artist enhanced our imagination in film and influenced not only the art of costume design, but also American fashion. She was an icon in her time and for generations to come. Well known almost to celebrity status, she earned 35 Oscar nominations and won 8 awards, making her both the most honored costume designer and woman in Academy Award history.

Tucson Gem Fair 2006

February 1, 2006

Another year of fantastic finds with which to tempt you all. Size does matter, when it comes to the impact of color. The larger the stone the more color saturation. Large stones are as popular as ever and can be found in many different shapes. If you like cocktail rings with large gemstones, we can visualize them with a new modern look.

What You Don’t Know About Ring Sizing

January 1, 2006

Getting the correct ring size can be a little more challenging than you think. Fingers have a tendency to swell and shrink during the day. This is normal. Try and find something that will fit you most of the time. Taking them off or switching fingers is also an option. If your rings are uncomfortably tight most of the time, it may well be time to size them up a bit.

A Brief History of the Birthstone

December 1, 2005

During our research on this topic, we came across several different lists referring to different birthstones. If you are confused, so were we. Not only has the Birthstone list changed through the ages, many stones were not even classified in the ancient cultures. We were surprised to learn that your birthstone depends on which list you are looking at. There are the Mystical, Jewish, Ayurvedic, Traditional and Zodiac lists, as well as the Modern list… And perhaps a few more. The Modern Birthstone list was adopted in 1912.

How to Clean Your Gold Jewelry

November 1, 2005

All jewelry needs to be cleaned regularly to maintain its beauty and luster. Film will develop from perfumes, lotions, soaps and body oils. Gold can also oxidize depending on the karat weight and other metal content.

Gary Party Reminder 2005

November 1, 2005

November 19 (Sat 4pm-8pm) – Holiday Shopping Event – Claudia Endler Designs and Real Stuff Productions – One of a kind mosaic arts. Join us for wine and hors d’oeuvres at 17032 Spinning Ave., Torrance, CA 90504. Bring a friend!

Gold, Metal of the Gods and Mere Mortals – Part III

October 1, 2005

What does 24 Karat actually mean? Pure gold. In this country, it is referred to as “24 karat”. “Karat” or “carat” is a unit of measure for the purity of gold, equal to 1/24 part. Pure gold is 24 karat; 12 karat gold is 50 percent pure. The word karat comes from old Greek “keration”, a weight.

Gold, Metal of the Gods and Mere Mortals – Part II

August 1, 2005

Homer’s “Iliad” and “Odyssey” make mention of gold as the glory of the immortals and a sign of wealth among ordinary humans.

Gold Metal of the Gods and Mere Mortals – Part 1

July 1, 2005

Gold is the oldest precious metal known to man. There is so much history, myth and legend associated with this metal that it is difficult to cover everything. Let’s just start by saying that gold was probably used by prehistoric man. Highly sophisticated gold art objects and jewelry discovered by archaeologists in the Sumerian Royal Tombs at Ur, in what is now Southern Iraq, date back to around 3000 BC.