Home safes and Chris Bosh Jewelry Burglary

The recent home burglary of Miami Heat star, Chris Bosh, provides a reason to look at look at your own home security. Bosh had almost $500,000 of Jewelry, purses and cash stolen from his home. For your jewelry and other valuables , a home safe can provide a high level of protection if you choose the right one. Safes come with theft and fire ratings based on how long they’re tool resistant (TL) or torch resistant (TR). A TL15 rating means that a safe has been tested to hold off a burglar, using common hand held tools, for at least 15 minutes. While this is not perfect, keep in mind that most burglars are interested in getting in and out very quickly. A TL30 rating provides an even stronger barrier to fight through. An inner safe temperature of 350 degrees Fahrenheit or below will generally keep your jewelry and other valuables from being damaged in a fire. An example fireproof rating would be a 1-1/2 hour 350 degree F rating. This rating means that the safe could be exposed to a 1700 degree F fire for a period of 1-1/2 hours, and that the temperature inside the safe would not rise above 350 degrees F. Other Home Jewelry Safety Tips: If you do not have a safe and you where the item infrequently, consider keeping it in a safe deposit box. For insurance purposes, take a picture of the item or collection. Get into the habit of keeping a photo record of all of your Jewelry items. This helps to document your loss and speeds up the claims process. Update the value of your jewelry. Expensive items increase or decrease in value from year to year. Talk to your insurance professional about how to make sure the dollar amount of your floater or endorsement reflects these changes.  Please follow NiceVIxenGems on Twitter and Facebook.  Chris Bosh and his wife

Paspaley Pearls, Lauren Bacall and Lustre

Lauren Bacall wearing a classic pearl necklace

      

Lustre Grading

Paspaley are among the most beautiful pearls in the world. Each pearl is carefully graded according to the 'five virtues': lustre, complexion, shape, colour and size, the traditional method by which all fine pearls are graded. 

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Movies, Stars and Jewelry, a Perfect Combination.

When we watch movies, we can't take our eyes off the fabulous jewelry!

Breakfast at Tiffiny's movie has some of the most memorable jewelry ever worn by Audrey Hepburn. The iconic image of her in that little black dress, adorned with a stunning pearl necklace and sparkling earrings, remains a classic look among trendsetters. That signature bouffant hairstyle is the perfect canvas to display her incredible tiara. Hepburn wore pearls like no other in film as Holly Golightly.

Although she famously sang Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend, Marilyn Monroe did not own much expensive jewellery. At the 1999 Christie's sale, the only diamonds of note were those in a 35-baguette eternity ring given to her by Joe DiMaggio; he also bought her a 16-inch strand of Akoya pearls, which she gave to Paula Strasberg. The rest of her jewels were costume pieces.

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Make a Statement on Your Hand

Make a Statement on Your Hand

Large oversized rings, called "Statement Rings" are a sizzling "Hot" fashion trend. Whether with Gemstones or without, you see these eye catching rings all over TV, Runways,
Theatre and Sytle Magazines. The shapes and sizes are attention getting, fun, stylish and conversation pieces.

Match your wardrobe, or have them purposely stand out in the crowd. NiceVixenGems has your fingers covered with a vast selection of styles.

From Large polished Gold, to funky natural gemstones. See our entire selection, with prices starting at $49.99!

No other jewelry can be appreciated more than a RING, as you simply need to look down to see them. Wear on your index finger for added flair! Make a statement on your hand.

Start off with a "go with everything" Black Onyx or Mother of Pearl...or fall in love with a huge, unique natural stone ring, such as Turquoise, Bloodstone or other interesting Gems.

 

 

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Helpful Tips For Taking Care Of Your Jewelry

Our friends at Chubb Insurance published some great tips for taking care of your precious jewelry items.

Jewelry Care
With Valuable Articles coverage, your jewelry can be itemized, with each piece described and individually valued on your policy. By itemizing your jewelry, you don't have to worry about an accidental loss, chipped stone or stolen item. You can also help prevent jewelry losses or damages by following these simple tips to properly care for your valuables:

Preventing Damage
Always separate jewelry items by storing them in soft cloth in a jewelry box or a safe deposit box. Obtain fabric pouches from a jeweler or retailer. Make sure you leave enough space for each item in a jewelry box or storage area. Twisting and bending of semi-rigid chains and pieces can cause permanent damage.

Protecting from Loss
Jewelry should be checked periodically by your jeweler to make sure that prongs and clasps are secure. Never spray colognes or hair spray when wearing pearls as the chemical content can permanently damage your pearls. Pearls should be restrung every 2 to 3 years if worn frequently.

Guarding Against Theft
It's best not to keep your most precious jewelry in your bedroom or jewelry box. Statistics show that bedrooms are the first place burglars enter after breaking into a home. For optimum security, store valuable jewelry in a secure home safe, approved by Underwriters Laboratory (UL). When travelling, never pack your jewelry in your luggage and always use a hotel vault or security vault when you arrive at your destination.

Caring for Specific Pieces

• Watches - Replace broken or scratched crystals immediately - even hairline cracks can allow dust or moisture into the mechanism, threatening its accuracy. Check your watch clasp periodically to prevent accidental loss.
  
  
• Diamonds - Even though a diamond is the hardest transparent substance known to man, it's still important to be careful. Be cautious while engaged in rigorous activity and when cleaning the diamond, use mild detergent or a sudsy ammonia bath. Never let your diamond come into contact with chlorine bleach, as it can pit and discolor the mounting. Have your prongs and mountings checked annually and your stone professionally cleaned at least once a year.
  
  
• Pearls - Pearls need special care since they can easily dry out and become damaged due to lotions, cosmetics and hairspray. Have your pearls cleaned and restrung regularly to prevent pearl strings from becoming stretched, weakened or soiled. Wash pearls with mild soap and water after each wearing. Over time, perfume, cosmetics and hair sprays can erode the quality of your pearls.
  
  
• Gemstones - Guard against loose settings by having prongs and mountings checked annually. Because each gemstone is different, check with your jeweler for specific care and cleaning procedures.

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A little Valentine's History and Gift Suggestions

The British Library in London displays a love poem that is considered to be the oldest and earliest record of a Valentine which was written in 1415.While he was imprisoned in the Tower of London, Charles, Duke of Orleans, wrote a poem to his beloved, Bonne d'Armagnac. The first two lines of his poem were: "Je suis deja d'amour tanné / Ma tres dolce Valentine..." Valentine's Day sentiments became known as "poetical or amorous addresses."


Here are a couple of our favorite Valentines Day items:


10000N Sterling Silver & 14KT Yellow Gold Cross Heart Pin

10000N Sterling Silver & 14KT Yellow Gold Cross Heart Pin

2812D 14 KT White Gold & Pave Diamond Heart Slide Pendant

 

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The Paspaley Pearl Odyssey Collection

The Odyssey by Paspaley collection was launched in the Collins Street boutique on the 11th of October. Guests were invited along a gold carpet entrance to experience the array of gold, diamonds and pearls of the latest collection.

NiceVixenGems loves the classical look of Paspaley Pearls. See more at our Paspaley Pearls page.

 

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The Right Jewelry

Jewelry can accent what you are wearing. It can also distract. If you tend to wear that same tired black dress to too many functions again and again, you may want to opt for some new ways in wearing your accessories to "doll it up."

The right piece, can set your look apart from others, and express your own individual style.

Here are some new ways to maybe wear jewelry you may already own.

There's been a lot said of statement pieces. Statement pieces are just that, a pieces that makes a STATEMENT. It doesn't whisper, but rather it speaks in an "OUTSIDE" voice.

It is worn to get attention.

This could be a necklaces, an eye-catching pair of earrings, a ring worn on your index finger.

Something unexpected. Something new can be things you already own, worn in a new way, but it can also require a new purchase or two.

Here's a few options to inspire:

• Maybe a large ring that doesn't match a thing you are wearing.
• Maybe a single wrist full of bangle bracelets (5~8 of them), in either gold or silver or maybe a combination of both.
• Maybe you wearing more than one pendant on a chain at a time, as a collection, something that tells a story. If you think you don't have a story, then it's okay to make one up...
• Maybe you try wearing chains longer than usual, say 30~40" long, and hang a bauble off the end. The movement of a longer chain with a pendant dangling is a conversion piece!
• Maybe you take several toggle style bracelets and attach them together to create a new necklace
• Maybe you add a pendant to pearls or beads which you usually wear alone by the aid of a pendant enhancer.
• Maybe you mix your metals, white,rose and yellow gold all worn together.
• Maybe you wear more than one watch at a time, each set to different times...
• The options are endless and the rules no longer apply

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