| Philly fashion designer turns guns into jewelry (The York Dispatch) PHILADELPHIA -- There have been many proposals for keeping guns off the streets of this violence-plagued city, but maybe none as unique as Melanie Brandon's: Melt them down into jewelry. us.rd.yahoo.com |
TummyToys receives body-jewelry patent (National Jeweler) Boston—TummyToys has been granted a patent for its body-jewelry clasping system. TummyToys' brainchild Melissa Tyler said she created the snap-closure system after customers complained about the discomfort caused by the standard barbell closure available on the market at that time. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Rare sterling eisenberg original rs and enamel horse pin Eisenberg collectors worldwide know the most prized pieces display a figural embodiment of an animal or figural. And this rhinestone studded enamel work of art is such a masterwork. The sterling galloping horse, circa mid 1940's is a faultless example of a very early sterling Eisenberg piece of jewelry. It has small and medium round crystal rhinestones, and rich red and black enameling as accent colors. The horse is galloping in the wind and its mane and tail gracefully trail its powerful body. It is signed Eisenberg Original sterling on the back. The pin is 2 1/2" tall by 3" wide and weighs 43 grams so it is quite substantial. It is inexcellent vintage condition with minor enamel wear and guaranteed to be vintage Eisenberg Original sterling. vintagejewelryonline.com |
Cook lightens up traditional foods (Rapid City Journal) Inspired by her grandmother’s and mother’s cooking heritage and abilities, Angela Sharpe has incorporated their recipes to create an eclectic and delicious menu at her new restaurant, Little Jewels.Recipes blend chef’s ancestry us.rd.yahoo.com |
ABOVE: Celebration of Yazzie Jewelry (The Gallup Independent) Cindy Tanner (in green dress), points out members of the famous Yazzie family at Tanners Indian Arts on Thursday evening. Joe Tanner and author Lois Dubin are assembling a book celebrating the Yazzie family and their jewelry. us.rd.yahoo.com |