Bottomsley's Hometown Jewels (The New York Sun)
Acanthus Press of New York publishes some of the finest architecture books in the world, including lushly produced, copiously illustrated monographs on architects no other publisher seems to want to handle. This season Acanthus published Susan Hume Frazer's gorgeous monograph "The Architecture of William Lawrence Bottomley," on one of the great, yet under-sung, American architects of the 20th ... us.rd.yahoo.com
Cut out sterling rich blue chalcedony pin
Wouldn't life be grand if you could go south of the border at your slightest whim? For those times you wish you could get away but can't, wear this rich deep blue chalcedony and cut-out sterling pin and feel the cool touch of the sterling and chalcedony on your skin. The cut-out pattern is so stylish and the bezel set chalcedony cabochon is simply the most striking and artfully designed pin. It is 38mm x 28mm so it is well over 10 cwt. It's sure to be one of your favorite classics for years to come. It is marked Mexico TS-14 925 on the back. The pin back works well and is nice and tight. The pin is 2" across and 1 1/2" tall. It is in excellent vintage condition with a warm unpolished patina and guaranteed to be vintage. vintagejewelryonline.com
Jewelry design is therapeutic for artist (News 8 Austin)
It's been said designers create who they really are. And, sometimes life's circumstances help them find their true calling. Beauty came from one woman's loss, in the form of jewelry. us.rd.yahoo.com
Spring's green jewels (San Jose Mercury News)
The first fat stalks of asparagus begin poking through the soil of Linda Butler's mountaintop garden in February. Recipe: Asian-style raw asparagus and soybean salad us.rd.yahoo.com