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The Three Graces has taken time this year to reflect on where we’ve been, who we are and what we represent. More importantly, where are we going? How do we continue to create an exceptional environment for you and also showcase our growing collections. Expanding and improving over the years, we decided it was time for some major changes. So, some wonderful and exciting things are in store for the future and all (or much of it) will be revealed in January 2015! But what is the fun in waiting without a few little hints and teasers along the way?...

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Invention within small spaces is what jewelry is all about. Often we don’t even think of how a gemstone or diamond is set. Yet, that influences everything from its overall form to its wearability and it aesthetics. Naturally we focus on the look of the jewelry, its color, shape, size and presence. But knowing a bit about various types of settings can also give you clues about how appropriate something is especially for rings and those worn every day, such as engagement rings. Here is a quick guide to a few of the more common settings you might encounter.  Prong...

Edwardian Jewelry: Circa 1890-1915 The Edwardian period of jewelry (circa 1890-1915) was typified by the use of diamonds, platinum and pearls. Color was at a minimum and a neutral and icy palette was in vogue. Hints of color increased as the period progressed toward the Art Deco period after 1915. Platinum came into its own for the first time in jewelry history. Its superior strength even thin and finely wrought allowed gemstones and diamonds to appear prominently with the metal a mere lace backdrop. While gold jewelry was still produced, the most formal of jewelry called for white metal. Look...