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Fashion blogger Garance Daré believes that “Jewelry is a very personal thing… it should tell a story about the person who’s wearing it.” Following the pattern of owning that perfect pair of shoes or favorite outerwear staple, every individual needs a cohesive jewelry collection that completes their wardrobe immaculately. However, with so many assorted materials, […]

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The human form illuminates a dynamic duo of individuality and duality. We are ourselves, we are each other, and we are one. Sculptures as artistic expression date back in time to bygone eras, times when the ancient Greeks explored and pondered the concept of individuality within a human being. Each person is unique—with their own […]

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From the beginning of humanity’s time on Earth, sound was an invisible, fleeting force. Up until around 150 years ago, the ability to capture, record, and playback sound was a possibility for someday. Could you imagine life without music, television, film, videos, podcasts, radio, or any audible art? Where would we be? Fortunately, clever innovators […]

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“Jewelry, I’m telling you. It’s a thing. And love. And maybe danger,” remarks Kami Garcia in her novel Beautiful Creatures. Jewelry is a beautiful creature in itself, refined pieces of allure and wonder that adorn our necks, wrists, fingers, and earlobes. When it comes to creating a jewelry box of favorites that can serve your […]

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Hunting and gathering is an integral component of human evolution, even since the beginning of our time on Earth. While sustenance was the first target for hunter-gathers, items of value, joy, and sentiment became keepsakes and mementos over the centuries. We even learned how to capture time, people, and memories in photographs. These days, you’ll […]

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