Jeweler, Author, and founder of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
I don’t stop for red lights I don’t wait in check-out lines I don’t like to be put on hold Lover, don’t tell me no It’s now or never Flames rising higher Come with me darling My body’s on fire It’s now or never It’s now or never Come love me darling my body’s on… Continue reading Now Or Never
We think Bil Keane would be a huge supporter of the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond contest.
I awakened from my sleep one night So many things goin’ on I my mind I remembered all the words my father said I’ve been left so far behind Well you have to understand you’re a big boy now And it’s time that you come to your senses You’ll never amount to anything If you… Continue reading One In A Million
Question Can a diamond become broken or chipped? Answer Yes. A diamond is the hardest natural substance in the universe. This means there is nothing that can scratch it. Chipping or breaking, on the other hand, is measured by a gemstone’s toughness. Although a diamond is very tough, it is more likely to chip or break from a… Continue reading Can a diamond become broken or chipped?
I jumped off the bus onto a mustard hotdog that someone dropped in the parking lot of the Orange County fair. It wasn’t the most pleasant way to begin the day, but the salty ocean breeze of Southern California flowed fresh into my nostrils and purified the smell of Budweiser and stale urine from the… Continue reading Amazing Alexandra
In 1976 I turned eighteen. There was a clubhouse in the Knobs that was known for its Saturday night dances. That’s where I met Angela. She was seventeen and had long, dark hair and shapely curves. At semi arms length, she was revolving to a slow song with another young man. When she dislodged from… Continue reading First Love
Question How often should I inspect my jewelry? Answer It is a good idea to have your diamonds inspected at least twice a year to make sure no prongs have been bent or loosened. Although it is durable, even 14K gold jewelry will have a tendency to wear or become thinner over the years. If… Continue reading How often should I inspect my jewelry?
Ah, vacation at last. My feet dangles in the warm Bahamas sand from a lounge chair. My wife and two daughters are splashing in the blue Atlantic Ocean in front of me. The Atlantis Hotel is at my back. It is ever so slight, but I feel a tiny rock or sea shell in my… Continue reading The Vacation
"Are you sure these are the large-sized lattes?" I asked the lady at the airport snack bar. "Yes, I gave each of you larges." "Then why are they so small?" my wife said as my two teenaged daughters fiddled with the cups with one hand. "I gave all four of you larges. This one is… Continue reading Welcome to Florida
Question Why does my ring snag on everything? Is there anything I can do to fix it? Answer If you wear your jewelry often, you probably strike it daily against hard objects. This gradually causes wear and tear, and bends and sharpens the prongs. The ring will eventually snag your clothes, catch on nylons, and even… Continue reading Why does my ring snag on everything? Is there anything I can do to fix it?
Today I was strolling beside a brick wall when I noticed a lizard sunbathing on the top stone. He jerked his head sharply to the side to focus a single eye on me, the intruder. The scaled creature stared at me in a frozen state. A metallic patch of shiny blue shone from underneath… Continue reading The Lizard (What happened?)
Question I've heard that I can use bleach to clean my ring. Is that true? Answer No! Do not use bleach to clean your ring! Bleach won't hurt the diamond, but it could cause discoloration of your gold jewelry-- or even create pits. If you're looking for more advice on jewelry cleaning, you can find… Continue reading I’ve heard that I can use bleach to clean my ring. Is that true?
Many words rhyme with purple Like durple, turple and magurple I pour a slurple Take a glurple Pardon me, I made a burple Chicks go chirple Snakes go sshnurple My friends are Wurple and Nurple Ever see a flying flurple? Hurple, skurple, To hobble is to hirple Everyone has made a blurple (Let's not forget… Continue reading Many Words Rhyme with Purple
Whenever you breathe, whenever you dream Whenever you splash through puddles and streams Whenever you gaze into blue skies Whenever you realize that you are alive Whenever you drink, or make a meal Whenever you know that life is real Whenever you talk to children or friends Whenever you rise for the day to begin… Continue reading Do All Things with Love
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