Weekly Photo Challege: Reflections in the Morning

Diamond Mike Watson December 1, 2012December 27, 2012

Natural reflections of jewelry in the morning.

The jeweler allows me to wear the sapphire blue lake on my finger, the emerald green leaves around my neck, and take the citrine sunset with me wherever I go. Jewelry has become my daytime link to nature in an office with no windows. And if I have to work late, there’s nothing like diamond stars and a pearl full moon against an onyx night sky.
– Astrid Alauda, “Office With No Windows”

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Diamond Mike lives in Orange County, California. He is a diamond merchant and the founder of Gallery of Diamonds Jewelers and the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond writing contest. He is a music writer, book author, and time traveler. To contact him call 714-549-2000, or email him at info@galleryofdiamonds.com. He would love to hear from you!

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17 thoughts on “Weekly Photo Challege: Reflections in the Morning”

December 9, 2012 3:54 am

eof737

A lovely touch… finally catching up. 🙂

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December 2, 2012 3:08 pm

wisdompartner

I like the photo of the jewelry and the quote. Nice. Thanks for the follow too!

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December 2, 2012 9:07 am

Lynne Ayers

Interesting shot with an air of mystery.

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December 2, 2012 5:22 am

Jeff Sinon

Great shot Mike!

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1. December 3, 2012 4:38 pm
  
  Diamond Mike Watson
  
  Thanks, Jeff!
  
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December 2, 2012 4:29 am

photographybyjoylene

What a lovely photo and a beautiful necklace!

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1. December 3, 2012 4:38 pm
  
  Diamond Mike Watson
  
  Thank you! 😀
  
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December 1, 2012 1:24 pm

missyjeanjohnson

Gorgeous. Thanks for this.

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1. December 1, 2012 2:27 pm
  
  Diamond Mike Watson
  
  Thanks for taking the time to look and comment. 🙂
  
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December 1, 2012 12:45 pm

Lucid Gypsy

Exquisite!

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1. December 1, 2012 2:27 pm
  
  Diamond Mike Watson
  
  Thanks!
  
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