Handmade Silver Jewelry

Handmade Silver Jewelry is fine silver jewelry made by artisans of the Koumama family. Once a nomadic tribe, today the Koumama family lives in Agadez, a historic city in Northern Niger. They are famous for creating unique, high-quality, fine silver jewelry using only simple hand tools and traditional Tuareg methods passed down for 25 generations. The goal of this tribe is to preserve the art of the Tuareg and create sustainable jobs for the silversmiths.

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MATCHY, MATCHY OR NOT!

Matchy, matchy or not! In my showroom, Moxie, at the San Francisco Gift Center, those two philosophies are embodied in my showroom manager, Silvia Cuadra, a very stylish Latina fashionista, and myself -with a bit edgier outlook on the fashion game.

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How to Care For Your Jewelry

Jewelry is one of our most intimate and cherished accessories. An elegant pair of pearl and platinum earrings, for example, makes an individual statement, nestled against the skin and resplendent in lustrous light. Yet, according to experts at the nonprofit GIA, chemicals found in everyday substances like hairspray, lotions, perfumes, or other cosmetics can permanently damage the nacre of your dazzling pearl, and can corrode the alloys in that shiny setting.

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How to Wear Colorful Jewelry

Even women who love color are sometimes concerned about how exactly to wear colorful jewelry. It’s easier than you think! And certain to help make your personal style and flair shine through in a most distinctive and beautiful way.

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Velvet da Vinci – A Jewelry Paradise

Velvet da Vinci opened in San Francisco in 1991 by Mike Holmes and a couple of friends showing their our own work and a few other local jewelry artists. It did not take long for the gallery to be a success and now features jewelers / jewelry artists from all over the world. Half of the work comes from the US which includes many local jeweler / artists and the other half comes from around the world. The gallery is a combination jewelry store and museum store featuring the work of many talented artists.

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Jewels, Gems, and Fun with Stella & Dot

Jewels, gems, rhinestones, beads and more all showcased fashionably fun and always fierce at San Francisco based Stella and Dot. (www.StellaDot.com) This wonderful jewelry blog allows their customers to not only shop on line but have in-home trunk shows – which should be called shopping parties. Stella and Dot is a unique way to shop with friends and make new friends who have an eye for style just like you, so let’s get a taste of Stella’s Fall Collection and then contact a host and have a party!

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