Showing posts with label 2015. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2015. Show all posts

Monday, November 16, 2015

In the News at DHD

Wow! Seems like FOREVER since I sent out a blog post! I can hardly believe it is already November 16th! What happened to those two weeks? Well, quite a bit, actually!

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Do Colored Pearls Have Special Meaning? Yes!

Pearls come in an amazing array of colors and lusters and within those colors are a range of varying shades. Each color family has been associated with different meanings over the course of history. Here are the most common and their meanings.

Friday, May 1, 2015

Jewelry Hints, Tips and Tricks: What is the difference between gold plated, gold filled and gold jewelry?

Gold jewelry finishes and their differences




Real or fine gold jewelry ranges in purity from 42 to 100 percent purity. The higher the purity of the gold the softer the item will be, therefore, gold jewelry is usually not made from 24kt gold. Most fine jewelry today is made with 14kt gold. The gold is mixed, most often with copper, zinc or silver which are non-reactive metals in their pure forms so gold jewelry is

Saturday, April 18, 2015

It is definately one of THOSE days...

Hazel plays outdoors among the crocus giving each a little love
I am not the only one who is loving this Spring weather!
Today is one of THOSE days. A day when the skies are the loveliest of blues, the air is dry and sun is shining and everything seems to be bursting alive once more after a very long winter's rest. I have to say: I am relieved. More than that, however, I am coming out of my