Jewelry With History
The Pendant and Ring blog features articles about jewelry trends, care and maintenance, jewelry and coin identification, as well as jewelry and coin treasure. We also write posts about our sister industries of history, finance, fashion, and design.
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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. …
Merry Christmas! From Pendant & Ring
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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 …
Our top ten Christmas movies for the 10 to 16-year-old elves you know. Happy Holidays!
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A Top 10 list! 20th century holiday films, one per decade!
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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Why does the bond between France and the U.S. endure? Find out in this brief historical exploration. (part 2 of 2)
What bonds France and the United States? Find out with this brief historical investigation. (part 1 of 2)
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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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During the Stress peaks during the holidays. As we start our journey toward New Years' Eve it is important to take care of you! Here are 10 easy "me time" ideas for your mental health this Holiday Season. Exercise If you can't go to the gym, that's okay. YouTube has over 1,001 exercise channels. We …
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