March 31st, 2011 by admin

Turquoise jewelry has been treasured throughout the world since pre-history. In America, it has been highly prized by Native Americans as a healing stone and as a symbol of status and authority. Necklaces of turquoise have been found in ancient burial sites. Trade routes from Central America to the Southwestern United States mark the value placed on this beautiful and mysterious stone. It is said that a mask taken from Monteczuma in Mexico to Europe was inlaid with turquoise found in the Cerillos mine of New Mexico in the southwestern part of what is now the United States.

Today, turquoise jewelry remains a uniquely American art form. Its traditional use by Native Americans has evolved from rough necklaces, hand drilled and strong on shells to some of the most exquisite contemporary jewelry found in the world. Demand for the turquoise jewelry has always been consistent, but currently, the very best examples of handmade Native American turquoise jewelry are among the most collectible and highly prized pieces of jewelry not only in America, but throughout the world. These gorgeous examples of Native American jewelry are signed by top, award winning Native American artists whose work is shown in some of the most prestigious art shows and exhibited in museums worldwide.

Natural turquoise stones vary from pale, translucent blue to deep green. In the past, the host rock, or matrix, was often cut from the stones so that the jewelry would contain only a very clear robin’s egg blue stone. Now, some of the most highly prized stones are deep blue or green with what is called a spiderweb matrix. That is, the host rock in which the turquoise is found, exhibits a web design when the stone is cut and set. When combined with the complex silver or gold stamp work or cut out designs of Native American artists, the resulting jewelry is truly stunning. The Native American jewelry designs are made by American Indians from tribes that include Hopi, Navajo, Zuni, Santo Domingo Pueblo and other Rio Grande Pueblos.

TurquoiseDirect.com is the leading provider of turquoise jewelry at the best prices. The exclusive designs of the finest Navajo, Hopi and Santo Domingo jewelers are offered by this online store. This company specializes in one of a kind collectible jewelry set with natural American turquoise stones. Handcrafted by renowned artists including Calvin Martinez, Andy Cadman, Alfred Joe, Arland Ben , Leo Yazzie, Ned Nez, Terry Martinez, Kee Yazzie, Joseph Coriz and many more artists., each piece on this beautiful site is exquisite and guaranteed authentic. The turquoise is purchased directly from the miners and provided to these wonderful Native American jewelers in order to offer clients the very best jewelry at extremely competitive prices.

March 30th, 2011 by admin

If you are a shoppingaholic, you must know top nine Boutiques in the world. Do not tell me you still burn money at Lane Crawford or Joyce. Follow me and begin the journey to world’s  top-top Boutiques

Podium, Moscow

Podium is actually a luxury goods concept Experience store where East-Europe nobility and celebrities haunt. Since its opening in 2005, it has welcomed countless rich persons. Adjacent to Red Square in Moscow where gathers many millionnaire, Polium has a runway at the first floor and covers most of world’s top-class luxury brands. From Balenciaga to Alena Akhmadullina-the oustanding Russian brand, you name it, you find it there.

Boutique 1, Dubai

Jump out of your Manhattan circles, and go to Dubai. Located in the charming JBR road, Boutique is decorated with large marble tiles and is equipped with a 30.000-square-feet luxury swimming pool and other additional facilities that provide private services. The three-floor building include many cutting-edge fashion items and luxury goods. The gallery here collects precious art works from all corners of this planet. In addition, some commodities are exclusively sold only at Boutique 1.

Villa Moda, Kuwait

This is a huge glass box covering 100,000 square feet. It is regarded as the brand aquarium. Located in one of the richest countries- Kuwait, Villa Moda is the masterpiece of Sheikh Majed Al-Sabah. Those who concern architectural design and Fashion must know him. He is the main designer of the whole Villa Moda including the concept housed inside Villa Moda. He is also the lead man in the Middle-East fashion world.

Dover Street Market, London

The six-storeyed building featuring bare walls and exposed steel pipes provides you top-class one-stop shopping experience. DSM combines international brands with high steet designs and gives an brand-new interpretation. In particular, DSM introduce not a few Japanese fashion brands into Europe including the Comme des Garcons by Rei Kawakubo. In addition, DSM has its own exclusive T-shirt. This a place is a great attraction to many fashion persons. Few Boutiques in the world dare to make such bold “mix”. The display of DSM often changes. Art and fashion meet here, street design and luxury brands get together here. Well enter DSM in the music, you begin a great one-stop shopping experience.

Restir, Tokyo Midtown

The first Restir opened at Kobe in 2008, Now the third Restir has been established at Tokyo Midtown. Designed by French architect Laur Meyrieux, new Restir features burgundy style with dark black tones. It is fitted with 30-inch LED display wall and black marble tiles. You can find many world-known brands here including Marc Jacobs,Balenciaga,McQueen,Yves Saint Laurent,Chanel.

Maxfield, Los Angeles

Hollywood celebrities’ favorite boutique. It mixes West American rock style with the avant-garde fashion trends, You can find many brands, from the classic Hermes Birkin bags to various street designs. Makfield’s sleek concrete appearance and interesting Window Display attract Hollywood stars and designers. Thanks to the gray exterior wall design, Maxfield is added with a subtle touch of uniqueness and freshness. And those who love Maxfield say: Maxfield is always have brimfull surprises.

10 Corso Como,

Inspired by Eastern street markets and London boutiques of 70s., 10 Corso Como is a perfect fusion of art space, book shop , exquisite design and restaurant. The designer Carla Sozzani is the sister of the chief editor of Italian Vogue.. Like the style of Italian Vogue, 10 Corso Como will never make you disappointed. It would be a great idea to have a cup of expresso during the Milan Fashion Week.

Jeffrey, New York

It is a big task to shopping in big city like New York as you have lots of choices. If you are in New York and are hesitated before Barney. I suggest you call a taxi to go to the new shopping paradise- Jeffrey NY. More and more rich people and fashion persons fall in love with this place. The shoes here will sure big surprising hits. And you may try the delicious Sweden-style buffet there.

Colette, Paris

As the originator of European Concept Store, Colette is actually a little shop. But it was once the most influential fashion holy land in the whole Europe. You will be amazed by the ever-changing fashion items, uncanny fashion little things, unique shoes, beautiful dresses, Iphone  limited edition, rare Japanese fashion magazines and various edge-cutting fashion creations. The color-tone underrooms  are very attractive. They display mineral water instead of precious wines. Those fashion editors who attend the Paris Fashion Week always visit here. Want to know what is the true French fashion? Go to Colette.

March 29th, 2011 by admin

Jewelry is the best friend for women. There will be no women on this earth who does not like to possess jewelry. It adds to the beauty of the women and makes her feel complete. And that is the reason why there has been so much use of gold, silver and other forms in the world and continuous increase in the rates of this form. Jewelry has been part of the marriages and that in a marriage ceremony this jewelry has been used in abundant. Jewelry as a business has grown in astonishing manner over the period of time and that it has been a major industry for many countries.

Its industry itself contributes to a large percent to a nation GDP and that creates lot of employment too. So it is not restricted to an individual but it is a conscious effort to improve the overall environment of the country. Take for example a developing country which has been exporting highest number of Diamond of the world, which not only increases the country’s export, but it also created opportunities for the future and increases employment for the unskilled as well as skilled laborers which are in abundant in that country. If we talk in terms of virtual marketing, there also jewelry has been a hot favorite. There are various online portals that provide variety of jewelry in the offering and that it ranges from imitations to real ones which are not available in the local shops.

These portals provide authentication for the said ornament which suggests that it is very much trustable to buy products from such sites and get a genuine ornament and that too at a little lesser price. It is also an everlasting experience to buy product from a wide range and that it also provide custom made ornament which fulfills ones dream design and can get with at most authenticity. Shopping online has also made the buyers to make right choice and that fake or artificial sellers can be scrap of and can able to buy the genuine product. Considering the fact that, buying online has been a boon for those who always remain out for a business or professional visit and were not able to give enough time or not able to make it for the special day. So whether it is gold rings or diamond rings can be the best possible gift to a woman.