Journal – By Jojo

Amanda Holden’s Iconic Style: LOVE IN VERONA RING and River Of Light Bracelet Posted in: Journal

Amanda Holden, the well-known British actress and television personality, is renowned not just for her talent but also for her impeccable style. Among her standout accessories, two pieces in particular reflect her sophisticated taste: the LOVE IN VERONA ring with diamonds and the River Of Light bracelet. These elegant pieces of jewelry perfectly complement her glamorous outfits, adding a touch of luxury to her look. The LOVE IN VERONA ring, a masterpiece of timeless elegance,…

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The Best Earrings for Your Face Shape Posted in: Journal

Earrings display your unique style while also complimenting your unique facial structure. Different earrings draw attention and balance our specific face shapes in different ways. Below, we’ve outlined the best earrings for your face shape. Round A round face is most similar to a circle. People with a circular face shape have few sharp lines or angles on their chin and cheeks. Round cheeks also give the face a wider, circular shape. If you have a…

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How to Choose the Perfect Wedding Band Posted in: Journal

With so much anticipation surrounding your engagement and the thrill of your hallmarked wedding milestones, that excitement can easily overshadow choosing the wedding bands that you and your partner will wear every day. While buying wedding bands might seem like an afterthought, choosing these rings is a special step along your journey to the big day. With so many other highlights of your wedding to talk about, ensure that you’re not overlooking finding the perfect…

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Brace(let) Yourself: Your Guide to Arm Jewelry Posted in: Journal

Types of Bracelets Before we dive into the things to consider before purchasing a bracelet, it’s helpful to know the most commonly worn bracelets and styles. Not all bracelets are created equal, and especially when it comes to fine jewelry, and some different types of bracelets are better for certain occasions. Bangle Traditionally rigid and lacking a clasp closure, bangle bracelets are ring-shaped and simply slide over the wrist to wear. They are usually solid…

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The Best Places to Propose in Gainesville, FL Posted in: Journal

Gainesville is full of beautiful, unique, and sentimental spots to ask one of life’s most important questions, “Will you marry me?” While we recommend asking this question in a special spot for you and your significant other, we’ve outlined some of the most beautiful places that our wonderful city has to offer. So if you’re in need of inspiration, we’ve got you covered! University of Florida Many of you call the University of Florida your…

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Your Guide to Pearl Jewelry Posted in: Journal

How Pearls Are Formed Pearls are widely beloved for their distinct shape, color, shine, and silky texture that feels refined but attainable. Pearls result from an irritant such as sand penetrating the shell of some mollusks in lakes, rivers, or seas. In turn, the mollusk covers the irritant with a protein called nacre, creating the pearls we know and love. Natural Pearls vs. Cultured Pearls Natural pearls are formed entirely unaided, leading them to be…

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How to Upgrade Your Engagement Ring Posted in: Journal

When it comes to an engagement ring, couples usually choose something that is classic and will work well for the wearer’s day-to-day life, exactly as it should be. But that’s not always the same as the years go by. How can you adapt your beautiful engagement ring into a piece that fits who you are after 5 years, 10 years, even 20 years together? We put together some ideas for how you can upgrade your engagement…

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3 Simple Tips to Care For and Store Your Jewelry Posted in: Journal

How to Clean Your Jewelry The first step is to clean your jewelry before storing it because jewelry that isn’t maintained can lead to damage to precious and semi-precious gemstones and cause the metals to tarnish. Brittany’s recommends that you have your jewelry professionally inspected and cleaned twice yearly. Fine Jewelry You can clean your fine jewelry about every month using a gentle method but leave the ultrasonic cleaning to professionals because they watch closely for…