CED Blog
Prasio-What? Discovering Prasiolite
Never heard of Prasiolite? Actually, you probably have. It’s part of the quartz family and some of its other names include: greened amethyst, amegreen, vermarine and lime citrine
What is Sterling?
At CED we love gold, obviously, but we also have a sweet spot for silver. Almost every jewelry designer uses Sterling Silver and it’s gorgeous. But what is it?
Ruby Red Really Rubs Me The Right Way
Now that we’re halfway through July I think I should address its birthstone. In case you weren’t aware, it’s the ruby which comes from the same family as sapphires but when it’s red, it’s a ruby.
Black is Back
Well black actually never left. It is always a chic classic and an overall favorite for many. But the particular black I’m speaking about is black onyx. As legend has it, Cupid cut Venus’ fingernails as she was sleeping and scattered them on the shore.
Forever Fabulous, Always Glamorous
y came across this Collectors Weekly article about Tziporah Salamon and her style sense. Also included in the article is the mention of Ari Seth Cohen’s upcoming book, Advance Style. Cohen’s book, and preluding blog, feature the truly glamorous elderly fashionistas of Manhattan.
A Brief History of Celebrating Mother’s Day
Contrary to popular belief, Hallmark cards did not give birth to Mother’s Day. Instead, the hallmarks of the holiday are spiritual. The ancient Egyptians honored Isis, the goddess known as the Mother of the Pharaohs. The Romans acknowledged Isis
LA: Touched For The Very First Time
I’m sure many of our readers, like myself, are LA area locals. With summer approaching I was compiling a mental list of all the LA summer must-dos list when I got to thinking,
Earth Day 2012
Going green is such a modern trend these days from luxury to economy brands. But really, who is going to be against saving our planet?
I Have a Crush on a Man Named Ludwig
You could say March is a big month for modern design. Last week it was modern art, this week it’s modern architecture. Today is German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s birthday. Aside from appearing sophisticated and handsome in that dignified way, Mies was a brilliant modern architect
