gems

For thousands of years gemstones or “gems” have attracted, mystified and enticed society. The colors and reported powers of the gems have created legendary connections to the colored gems. From the deep green of the emerald to the rich blood red of the ruby, the attraction to gems for jewelry, collection and investment has been as deep as the veins of the gems themselves.

In recent years, colored gemstones have become popular choices for engagement rings. New discoveries include the Winza ruby, which needs no alteration to be a stunning addition to the perfect ring setting.

If you want to know all the latest fashion insider information on the gems worn on the red carpet and at other celebrity events, look into the blog on Couture Gems. They offer information on the gems worn, the designers behind the gems and the legends connected to the stones. In addition there are loads of images, videos and articles on celebrity gem sightings.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “gems”

 

• Leftovers…

  
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  I forgot to pick up some of the gifts at a few stores, so here are the leftovers of the Runway Perfect hunt . Happy hunting! Dress: Silken Moon, Vintage Neon Skin: Belleza, Amy (not part of TRPH) Jewelry: Zibska, Ouida Collar (not part of TRPH) Nails & Bangles: Headturners, FIFI nail set & bangles ...
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• Runway Perfect hunt, for the boys!

  
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  A few stores on The Runway Perfect Hunt have items for men and my friend Grant was nice enough to model the selected items below.  There is also a blue felt brim hat from Xen’s Hat, speedo from Elysium, and matching poem costume from Bubble’s Design. Suit & Saddle Shoes: CHG Fashion, Clyde ...
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• Tomato cut by samurai sword in super slow motion

  
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  01:15 A high speed camera captures the beauty of a ripe red tomato being cut in half, juice and seeds flying. Very cool.
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• Sound of the Summer

  
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  The new Major Laser album.
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• Kanye West takes his new slaves worldwide

  
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  Eccentric, and ego-centric, rap superstar Kanye West unveiled a new song and a new sound this weekend with his new song, “New Slaves”. That is a whole lot of new. The song was unveiled with public projections onto 66 buildings simultaneously in New York, LA, other American cities, London, Paris, Berlin and six ...
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• This Weeks Gems

  
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  Spring for me equals striped tops with adorable scoop neck line:)... It doesnt get any better than tiny moon studs  with jeans and oversized tee on a Friday morning:)... Thinking about getting those sandals for summer. Do you wear wedges?... Oh boy, those pencils  just made my day!!! Totally need a ...
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• Gorgeous Children Bring Out The Liberace Gems, The Rest Of Rap Goes Home

  
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  “Liberace Gems”, as a title, sounds like a Supreme Clientele era Ghostface lyric. It could also be old black lady coded language for a possibly gay dude, but then again there’s a lot fo overlap between Ghostface lyrics and shit my aunt would say when she was “two sheets to the wind”. In the hands of ...
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• Lady of Pearls

  
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  Over at Anything but a Card they have the theme of Atcs.  I needed to make some for a swap being hosted on the PaperPlay forum .   I used a Lynne Perrella Stamp, coloured it with distressed ink markers and a water brush, and hi-lighted areas with my white posca pen.  To finish I added lots (for me) of ...
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• Carrie Wishes Her Mom a Happy Mother’s Day

  
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  In celebration of Mother’s Day this weekend, Screen Gems has launched a Carrie CinemaMosaic  motion poster which you can check out below. Opening in theaters on October 18, the Kimberly Peirce-directed horror thriller stars Chloë Grace Moretz, Judy Greer, Portia Doubleday, Alex Russell, Gabriella Wilde, Ansel ...
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• Alaa Wardi’s Saudi sounds

  
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    Saudi Arabia is perhaps most often associated with oil, dazzling wealth, corruption and state-sponsored violence. But innovative pop music? Not really. So this is a welcome surprise – amazing Saudi acapella courtesy of (cute) vocalist and human beatbox Alaa Wardi.
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• Meanwhile in the gay world: Part one

  
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  New soul singer/violinist with his tales of ‘rough trade’ and gay heartbreak – Marques Toliver.
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• The Noticer: Saturday Inspirational Books

  
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  I recently finished an interesting little book called The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective by Andy Andrews. The story focuses around a small town where a mysterious character by the name of Jones becomes involved in the lives of  the town’s citizens who need, right at that ...
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• A Bit of Black n White

  
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  Another built up frame using the TH dies, stamps and lots of 3d foam!! I decided to stick to black and white this time.  The frames were coloured in fresco paints and stamped with TH images in versamark ink.  Sticky embossing powder was poured over and then heated.  Schizzle foil in the opposite colours was ...
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• Creating A Unique Jewellery Display at Exhibitions ?

  
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  There has been a great challenge in creating a unique Jewellery Display at Exhibitions / Trade Shows. For every individual jewellery there is always a better way of displaying the products as to get maximum visibility and to pull the target audience. Jewellery display needs to be concise and designed to core as to ...
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• Hidden Gems of Second Life: Requiem

  
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  For this week’s Hidden Gems of Second Life, we will take a look at the cool sim of Requiem. I was told about Requiem from a good friend of mine, who goes here for 7Seas fishing.  The sim is big … Continue reading →
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• Butterfly card

  
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  On the Diecuts With a View cardbase, I added a K & Company diecut butterfly onto patterned paper, photo corners (from the yellow EK border a couple of posts ago), faux pearls, friendship tag, and a postage stamp.  Deb :)
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• This Weeks Gems

  
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  Comfy tunics are the best for lazy spring weekends, dont you think?... So delicate !... Fish & chips print awesomeness. Perfect little gem for a kitchen! (Psst: free shipping all weekend long )... The comfiest   sandals  for summer:)... I so want to spend my mornings pouring milk into my ...
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• Gems of the Lower Leagues: Glenn Murray

  
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  Gems of the Lower Leagues: Glenn Murray is a post from: Just Football by Katie Ball I n recent seasons the Football League has seen a number of strikers thrust into the limelight after their remarkable progress throughout the three divisions. This year it is Glenn Murray’s turn. The Crystal Palace ...
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• Summer Jewels // ShopBop

  
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  GORJANA                         BUY// Gorjana Bloom Necklace Available Colors:     Black Enamel/Gold      Coral Enamel/Gold     Beachglass Enamel/Gold   ...
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• Super Bomb Bugs

  
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  It’s time for a step back in time to the glory days of arcade platformers. Help Bomb Bug collect up all his treasure and artifacts spread over 20 levels in 4 varied worlds. Features: - Varied levels featuring cunning puzzles, doors, switches, teleporters and more - 6 suits to wear which give you differing ...
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