MICHELLE ONG | CARNET JEWELRY

Here at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, China, we have an incredible, panoramic view of Victoria Harbour and all of the lofty buildings standing sharply along the shoreline. China is also home to featured jewelry designer Michelle Ong.

CATHY CHOTARD

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We're standing on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France, with a fantastic view of the Eiffel Tower. We'll visit with French jewelry designer Cathy Chotard.

WENDY CULPEPPER

The rolling waves of the Atlantic Ocean ebb against the shore as we stand on a sandy, moonlit beach in Florida. Here is where we'll meet featured American jewelry designer, and Florida native Wendy Culpepper.

THEO FENNELL PLC

Today we stand on the north bank of the River Thames in the Chelsea District of London, England.

The Chelsea District is famous for its annual flower show and its fashion-forward ideology. England is also home to featured jewelry designer Theo Fennell.

QUOTABLE GEMS - JACK NICHOLSON

As you can see from the entry's title, this is something new. I'll explain what my plan is. Once a month I will feature an array of quotes from public figures because, like gemstones, to me a well-turned phrase is precious, albeit in a different way, and valuable. An honest, off-handed comment or words of wisdom can get your day off to a great start, make you laugh, invoke deeper thoughts, give you an entirely new perspective, diffuse anger, or even incite the kind of anger that motivates. So, let's get cracking . . .
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Well, a younger woman is a type, but not necessarily a type for me. And what is a younger woman? I mean, I'm pretty old. Almost everyone is younger.