Tuesday, January 31, 2012

RACHEL STEWART JEWELRY

Gold Mirrored Acrylic Soul Glo Earrings
In North Carolina, over two hundred years ago in 1799, the son of German farmer Johannes Reith (a/k/a John Reed) unknowingly discovered a large gold nugget on their land. 

Subsequently, this unearthing led to the erection of one of the USA’s first gold mines, the Reed Gold Mine.  North Carolina is also home to featured jewelry designer Rachel Stewart.

Monday, January 30, 2012

SHEILA FLEET ORKNEY DESIGNER JEWELLERY

9-Karat Yellow and White Gold Pendant
Necklace from Reef Knot Collection
A popular tourist attraction in Scotland is the 12th century structure known as the Holyrood Palace.  A one-time monastery, the palace continues to serve as the residence for Scottish royalty.  

Well-preserved and lavish interiors as well as beautiful exterior gardens make the palace an exquisite sight to behold.  Scotland is also home to featured jewelry designer Sheila Fleet.

VERA BALYURA | VERAMEAT JEWELRY

Brass Gold Wing Span Pendant Necklace
Considered to be one of the Ukraine’s largest and oldest cities, Kiev City holds the ruins of a 10th century palace, as well as the Monastery of St. Sophia.  

The Ukraine is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Vera Balyura.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

SOPHIA FORERO

Gold Ring with Pink Sapphires
The agora located near the south end of the Acropolis is one of many ancient meeting places in Greece. 

Agoras not only served as a place for social gatherings but were also a platform for political discussions and for seeking out marketplace goods.  Greece is also the ancestral home of featured jewelry designer Sophia Forero.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

REGINA FLORES MONTES

.950 Silver and Amazonite Abundance Earrings
Trujillo City, located in Peru, was once a thriving arena of luxury as agricultural exports provided much of the city’s wealth. 

Today archaeological centers highlighting structures of pre-Incan cultures provide historical insight into the city’s heyday.  Peru is also home to featured jewelry designer Regina Flores Montes.
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