Nora Barnes, Author at Premiere Jewelry Designs

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Thinking about Tacori: What Sets This Designer Apart from the Rest

By Nora Barnes on June 12, 2019

Tacori, the esteemed California designer, has been around as an independent company since 1979, but even before then, the founders of the company, Gilda Balian & Haig Tacorian, drew from a wellspring of jewelry-making expertise that stretched back centuries. Those Armenian and Romanian aesthetic touches can still be found in Tacori bridal and fashion jewelry.

Given our history at Premiere, you can probably tell we’re huge fans of Tacori, but today, we’re going to take a look at what makes Tacori and their designs tick.

Going Above and Beyond with these 4 Luxe Looks

By Nora Barnes on June 7, 2019

“Luxury” is an aesthetic with its own quality. Minimalism may be a powerful style in the 2010s, but maximalism (the conscious embrace of excess) has a postmodern power when taken to its furthest extent. When it comes to jewelry, there are numerous ways to explore the ultra-luxe, particularly through exuberant use of precious materials.

Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the most luxurious looks in the jewelry industry to get an idea of what extraordinary maximalism looks like, and how the aesthetic can be achieved by you.

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Whimsical Gift Ideas for that Special Someone in Your Life

By Nora Barnes on June 4, 2019

Sometimes, it can be hard as heck to find the right gift to get your special someone. But instead of aiming for the heights of luxury, why not browse for a beautiful gift that’s whimsical?

By “whimsical,” we mean something that’s quirky, unexpected, and unconventional. The delight of the whimsical look is that it reflects a one-of-a-kind piece that will convey your love every time your partner slips the piece on.

Today at Premiere Jewelry Designs, we’re going to look at a few whimsical gifts that can be given to a man or woman for a birthday, anniversary, or any special occasion.

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The Color of Love: Choosing a Colored Gemstone for Your Engagement Ring

By Nora Barnes on April 24, 2019

There’s no reason that a fiancée-to-be should be stuck with an engagement ring whose stones are just diamonds if she doesn’t feel positively inclined toward the clear stone.

Modern design encourages creative changes to traditional patterns, and contemporary women can appreciate the colored jewels of their dreams in an engagement ring setting that really wows them.

Today, we’re going to discuss some our favorite color options:

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Tacori in 2019: The Newest Collections from the Jewelry Designer

By Nora Barnes on April 23, 2019

Tacori has built a reputation over the years as one of the most brilliant brands in the world of jewelry design. There’s a reason for that: Tacori blends centuries of jewelry-making traditions with California chic to make bridal and fashion jewelry that can’t be matched by other brands.

We’ve turned the spotlight on Tacori in the past, but today, we’d like to give the designer’s 2019 looks a fresh spot in the sun:

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4 Fun and Alternative Ways Jewelers Use Diamonds in Their Designs

By Nora Barnes on April 16, 2019

When you love diamond, you love to see it being used in surprising ways. The history of diamond jewelry in the 20th and 21st centuries is a flourishing of styles and designs that put the centuries prior to shame.

Whether you prefer the vintage looks devised in the Art Nouveau and Art Deco periods, or ultra-modern styles that could only come from cutting-edge technology, there’s always something unexpected in each decade.

Today, we’re going to discuss some intriguing styles in the world of jewelry design.

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Get Inspired for Your Next Custom Jewelry Design

By Nora Barnes on April 9, 2019

So, let’s say you’re the kind of DIY babe who doesn’t settle for the prêt-à-porter look. You gladly accept the label of “clothes hipster”, you only drink artisanally-crafted coffee, and when it comes to jewelry, you only pick glam that is utterly one-of-a-kind.

But if you’re not a jewelry designer, it can be difficult to give your dreams a solid structure. But don’t worry, Premiere Jewelry Designs has you covered: We’ve got a few inspiration suggestions that may help you in your design quest.

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Ideal Anniversary Gift Ideas for Your Husband or Wife

By Nora Barnes on April 1, 2019

Got an anniversary coming up? Don’t know what to get your husband or wife? Have no fear! We here at Premiere Jewelry Designs have you covered. Traditionally, an anniversary gift has been a reflection of the love and devotion that two people have shared over a number of years.

There are a number of different ideas that are unique to each couple: A rock-climbing duo might like exchanging engraved carabiners, for example. But if you’re looking for something precious that blends luxury with the personal touch, let Premiere Jewelry Designs give you a few ideas:

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Alternative February Holidays

By Nora Barnes on January 19, 2018

Valentine’s Day is a great time to get your loved one a gift, sure, but what happens when you and your special person want to buck convention — get out of the box — try something different? Well, luckily, we have some suggestions for new February holidays, all of which represent fun new reasons to get a gift for your loved one.

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Calling for Color

By Nora Barnes on January 15, 2018

Spring is right around the corner, and the season of flowers calls for something new and colorful to spice up your wardrobe. To that end, we chose three categories of jewelry — earrings, fashion rings, and wedding bands — to add springtime vibrancy to any season of the year.