The exchange of love tokens is part of various rituals between two people. Small gifts help to cement the bond of friendship and all kinds of love. We seem pre-programmed to share with those we love. A child sharing with a parent is a small act of love. As we age gift giving is no …
Reminder – Be You Tiful
Hi, Hello, How are You? Did you know you are beautiful? Sometimes people become attached to accessories, because they forget how beautiful they are. Reminder: You are the shining star. Your accessories amplify your shine. They are the moon to your brilliance - not the other way around. So the next time someone asks, "How …
Who is Karen Elson?
Karen Elson is a model, musician, and mother residing in the US but originally from the UK. Her fashion sense is fantastic and her song "Wonder Blind" is heartfelt and haunting. It is the first song on her album Double Roses - have a listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEKiKp-2bW4 Elson started modeling in her teens but never …
Tumblr Tuesday
Hope your month is humming along nicely. Welcome to the first installment of Tumblr Tuesday. It is a new series for sharing our cultivated collection of images that you will love. When we first set up the tumblr account I did not know what to do with it, and then tumblr was in the news …
How long should your necklace be?
Your necklace length helps showcase your style. Let Pendant & Ring help you choose today.
Happy New Year! Newsletter #3
Hello January! Thank you for being part of the Pendant & Ring family. We hope you enjoyed your Holiday and are as excited about 2019 as we are! In today’s newsletter we review December, answer December's most frequently asked question, and look forward to 2019. Looking Back In December we continued the nascent tradition …
The In-Between Holiday-Lull
All your gifts stowed? All your dishes clean? Things returning to normal, or not quite yet? The time between Christmas and New Year's Eve can be just as hectic as the days leading up to gift-stravaganza, or you can say, "No, not this year," to the rush-rush-rush. It is important to take time for yourself. …
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas! From Pendant & Ring
🎁 Last Call For Christmas Presents 🎁
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#TipTuesday How to Apply Patina
Intentionally added patina can add an air of mystery, an antique flair, or a shimmer of rainbow depth to a piece of jewelry. We often apply a patina to a piece if it has especially good details or if it is over a certain age. Applied patina is typically more even than a natural patina …
10 Holiday Movies for 10 to 16 Year Olds
Our top ten Christmas movies for the 10 to 16-year-old elves you know. Happy Holidays!
Elegance is Timeless
Elegance never goes out of style. Your history, your style on pendantandring.com
Throwback Thursday : Ten, Twentieth Century Holiday Movies, 1 per decade!
A Top 10 list! 20th century holiday films, one per decade!
Hello December! Pendant and Ring Newsletter #2
Tis the season... Welcome to the second installment of your monthly newsletter! It is the time of year when we look forward to gathering with friends and family. Don't get bogged down searching from place to place or site to site looking for the perfect gifts; we can help you simplify your shopping and make …
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Common Interests, Common Goals; A History of Friendship. France and the U.S. (Part 2)
Why does the bond between France and the U.S. endure? Find out in this brief historical exploration. (part 2 of 2)
Common Interests, Common Goals; A History of Friendship. France and the U.S. (Part 1)
What bonds France and the United States? Find out with this brief historical investigation. (part 1 of 2)
The Stag and Reindeer in Mythology
Deer Deer mythology is as ancient as it is ubiquitous. In Hinduism the golden deer is the shapeshifter Maricha. In the form of the golden deer he tempts the beautiful Sita and paves the way for her kidnapping. The kidnapping and subsequent war is on the same scale as Helen and the Trojan war. In …
A history of People and Caribou, the Wild Reindeer
Native populations of the Arctic have a long history with caribou and reindeer. The Inuit tell of people who occupied arctic territory in Nunavut before their arrival. The older tribe is the Tuniit of Dorest culture. Oral histories tell us that the Tuniit were a large and powerful people although lacking in mental facility. Yet …
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Thursday Motivation – Quit Perfectionism
To continue Tuesday's theme of National Native American Heritage Month, we chose this quote from a Native American author. Be thankful you weren't cursed with perfection. If you were perfect, there'd be nothing for you to achieve with your life. Imperfection is the source of every action. This is both our curse and our blessing …
National Native American Heritage Month
During November, Americans of all creeds, classes and colors give thanks. In 1990, the observance of Native American Heritage Month began with a declaration of celebration. In the late 20th century, the US acknowledged the falsehoods presented in the traditional US Thanksgiving - at least in part. Public discourse on the meaning of Thanksgiving reached …
Minimalist Gift Guide – Meaning Means Everything
Buying a gift for the minimalist in your life can be a tricky prospect. Here are some quick tips to help narrow the search. Whatever things a minimalist decides to keep are things that minimalist needs. Beyond our basic needs, humans have psychological and self-fulfillment needs. If your gift fits a need you can bet …
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