The numistaic term is "error print" but it's when a paper or coin currency has a malformation on it. Okay, I'm not sure if anyone has seen the show Pawn Stars, but I happened to the other evening. This gentleman had a misprinted bill. So, naturally I had to find out all I could on the matter :) This is the first article that struck me. A sticker on a twenty dollar bill is worth what?!? Fourteen thousand dollars, read the lucky man's story... http://www.startribune.com/nation/11610811.html
In my most recent findings, I stumbled upon this. So, the moral of the story is... everyone keeps your eyes open for mistakes when it comes to currency!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Two-Faced-Dollar-Bill-Rare-US-Currency-Circulated-/370274979838?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item56361bcffe
Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
Celebrities LOVE Cartier's Love Bracelets... Est. 1969
Everyone loves Cartier & Everyone Loves Love.
So, perfect match. Simplicity and beauty. The love bracelet (styled L⊝Ve, with the horizontal line inside the letter "O" alluding to the bracelet's locking mechanism) is a famous piece of jewelry designed in 1969 by Aldo Cipullo for the French jeweler Cartier SA. The bracelet quickly became popular for its provocative, and from what I've read, intentional resemblence to a chastity belt! Cartier (as of 2009) continues to make the bracelets, and has since created other products based on the original bracelet's design, including cufflinks, rings, necklaces and watches, expanding the design into the jewelry line.
Unlike traditional bracelets, which are either wide enough to slip them over the hand onto the wrist or can readily be opened in order to put them on, the Love bracelet is designed to be opened only using a special screwdriver that is supplied with every bracelet. The screwdriver is also available in the form of a necklace, allowing the bracelet to be "locked" onto one person while the "key" is kept around the neck of another as a symbol for their commitment to their relationship. The screwdriver does not act as a secure key, however. The Love bracelet can actually be opened with any standard slotted screwdriver. In addition, ten percent of sales go towards various charities. Over the past three years, Cartier has donated more than $4.5 million to 24 global charities from the sales of its Love Charity bracelet, which many celebrities have chosen to endorse.
Check out these celebs rockin the Cartier Love Bracelet & Cartier Love Charity bracelet.
Kourtney twitpic'd this months ago, over a dinner plate, I just don't know Kourtney but she can pull off almost anything. So, it works. :)
Even Mother Monster, Lady GaGa rocks is seen wearing the Cartier Love bracelet, not just for it's beauty but in tandum with it's meaning.
Eva Mendes has been the face behind the Cartier Love Charity bracelet. She is seen here at the premiere event but has continues to strive in the awareness of the mission.
How gorgeous, romantic and timeless is this piece??
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Lady GaGa is Even Buying GOLD!
Well, this isn't quite a spectacular blog, but it's AMAZING, GaGa on Delancy, on the LES!!! Buying, what else?? GOLD!! Check this out!
http://www.boweryboogie.com/2012/01/lady-gaga-at-solid-gold-jewelry-on-delancey/
http://www.boweryboogie.com/2012/01/lady-gaga-at-solid-gold-jewelry-on-delancey/
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Superbowl Sunday & that Highly Coveted Superbowl Ring.
Superbowl Sunday & the Highly Coveted Ring
Since all of our locations hail in NY, it is only right to picture the Giants ring today. Is it ironic or amazing that in what is America’s toughest, most macho sport, when you win the big game, you get a piece of jewelry, the famed Super Bowl Ring? No trophy, no medal, but a ring. I like this idea, something to the players can see and wear for their whole lives. This tradition has been handed down all the way from the first Superbowl, won by the Green Bay Packers back in 1966. I've done my research :) You can see all the rings from this nice page ESPN has.
We all wish you a happy and healthy weekend and to appreciate the craftmenship that goes into the ring involved. GO GIANTS!!!!
Friday, February 3, 2012
Designer Costume Jewelry
Designer Costume Jewelry
Everyone sees the jewels that celebrities adorn from Harry Winston and the likes. We can try to replicate the trends by this new term. "Designer costume jewelry” is often used to refer to two things. It can mean jewelry pieces designed and produced by a famous designer that are not made with fine jewelry materials like precious stones, gold, and platinum. Usually, these pieces are not made of faux gems or gold, but of other, more creative materials like leather, fabric and stones that were chosen by a designer costume jeweler for aesthetic appeal. The term is also used to refer to designer-inspired costume jewelry made of faux gold and gemstones that are produced by fast-fashion outlets in an attempt to emulate or imitate popular designer jewelry pieces. Technically, though, designer-inspired pieces should always be clearly labeled as such, and not as “designer jewelry,” direct knockoffs are never cute, inspiration is though :) Anyway...
Designer costume jewelry, a branch of designer fashion jewelry, does not usually feature traditional fine jewelry items like engagement rings, wedding bands, or diamond stud earrings. Instead, you’ll find unique and creative pieces utilizing unusual metals like titanium, stainless steel, or copper, and exotic materials like leather, beads, crystals, enamel, fabric, and even plastic. I do not wear much jewelry, so I had to do a little internet browsing myself. So, I'll share my findings. For example, a stainless steel and purple leather woven bracelet by designer Chloe costs under $300 on bluefly.com, while a pair of huge square stud earrings made of bright enamel and gold-plated zinc by Kate Spade are only $78 at Neiman Marcus. However, a pair of woven cable studs made of 18-karat gold and set with 1.55 total carat weight of pavé diamonds by David Yurman costs $7,900 at the same store.
Unlike knockoffs or faux precious jewelry, designer costume jewelry will look classy and appropriate. Rather than mimicking the look of a celebrity with huge faux diamonds that can look fake or tacky, you can embrace your own personal style and find creative, unique costume jewelry pieces by the designers you already love. I've read that this year's costume jewelry trends have gone wild, from textured, contrasting metal bracelets that are worn stacked up in sets on the arm, to oversized cocktail rings set with interesting minerals like mother-of-pearl and lapis.
So, you don't need to have diamonds to look great. Treat yourself to a designer costume piece from a designer you already love. Trust me, you'll be happy :0
Everyone sees the jewels that celebrities adorn from Harry Winston and the likes. We can try to replicate the trends by this new term. "Designer costume jewelry” is often used to refer to two things. It can mean jewelry pieces designed and produced by a famous designer that are not made with fine jewelry materials like precious stones, gold, and platinum. Usually, these pieces are not made of faux gems or gold, but of other, more creative materials like leather, fabric and stones that were chosen by a designer costume jeweler for aesthetic appeal. The term is also used to refer to designer-inspired costume jewelry made of faux gold and gemstones that are produced by fast-fashion outlets in an attempt to emulate or imitate popular designer jewelry pieces. Technically, though, designer-inspired pieces should always be clearly labeled as such, and not as “designer jewelry,” direct knockoffs are never cute, inspiration is though :) Anyway...
Designer costume jewelry, a branch of designer fashion jewelry, does not usually feature traditional fine jewelry items like engagement rings, wedding bands, or diamond stud earrings. Instead, you’ll find unique and creative pieces utilizing unusual metals like titanium, stainless steel, or copper, and exotic materials like leather, beads, crystals, enamel, fabric, and even plastic. I do not wear much jewelry, so I had to do a little internet browsing myself. So, I'll share my findings. For example, a stainless steel and purple leather woven bracelet by designer Chloe costs under $300 on bluefly.com, while a pair of huge square stud earrings made of bright enamel and gold-plated zinc by Kate Spade are only $78 at Neiman Marcus. However, a pair of woven cable studs made of 18-karat gold and set with 1.55 total carat weight of pavé diamonds by David Yurman costs $7,900 at the same store.
Unlike knockoffs or faux precious jewelry, designer costume jewelry will look classy and appropriate. Rather than mimicking the look of a celebrity with huge faux diamonds that can look fake or tacky, you can embrace your own personal style and find creative, unique costume jewelry pieces by the designers you already love. I've read that this year's costume jewelry trends have gone wild, from textured, contrasting metal bracelets that are worn stacked up in sets on the arm, to oversized cocktail rings set with interesting minerals like mother-of-pearl and lapis.
So, you don't need to have diamonds to look great. Treat yourself to a designer costume piece from a designer you already love. Trust me, you'll be happy :0
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