We Match Our Jewelry to Jewelry Worn by Actress Lana Turner!

There was always mystery surrounding Lana Turner. Born in Wallace Idaho and named Julia Mildred Francis Turner, even her date of birth is a subject of question—was it February 8, 1920? Or, was it February 8, 1921? Another mystery that surrounded Lana included her daughter’s stabbing of boyfriend and mobster Johnny Stompanato in 1958. Lana’s daughter Cheryl was acquitted of the stabbing but some still wonder about the incident today. 

Elizabeth Taylor isn’t the only Hollywood starlet to have many husbands—Lana Turner had seven and married eight times—twice to Joseph Stephen Crane. Her other husbands included, Artie Shaw, Henry J. Topping, Jr., Lex Barker of Tarzan fame, Frederick May, Robert P. Eaton and hypnotist Ronald Pellar.

Everyone has their favorite Lana Turner movie—from The Postman Always Rings Twice to Imitation of Life, to The Bad & the Beautiful to Peyton Place for which she was nominated for an Academy Award, Lana shined on the screen.

Actor Robert Taylor who starred with Lana in  Johnny Eager, said of her, “I couldn’t take my eyes off her,” and “I don’t think she knew how to talk without being sexy,” and “When she said ‘good morning,’ I melted.” In her movies we cheered for her, cried with her and always stood up for her—she was that kind of Movie Star.  

Discovered by Hollywood Reporter Billy Wilkerson when sipping a Coke in a drugstore, Lana Turner was first a pin-up girl and “the Sweater Girl.” Fascinating facts about Lana include that she owned 689 pairs of shoes all stored in a special room with tons of shelves and a ladder to boot, she suffered from the Rh blood factor, and our favorite: When married to Artie Shaw, she had no idea she was his third wife until one day he let something slip about his second wife! Taboo Artie!

As much as Lana Turner shined on the screen, so did some of the jewelry pieces she wore for her roles or for promotional appearances. Here, we match our jewelry to jewelry worn by Lana Turner.

The Honky Tonk Sapphire Diamond Earrings

 

In 1941, Lana co-starred with Clark Gable in the classic film Honky Tonk. On her ears she wore pear-cut synthetic sapphire and diamond earrings totaling 2.64 carats each—stunning and sparkling as much as the lady who wore them.

Our pick to match these sapphire and diamond earrings? These lovely Victorian natural no-heat 3.50 carat royal blue sapphire platinum diamond earrings!

The Postman Always Rings Twice Bracelet

 

Sexy and steamy were the words used to describe Lana’s performance in The Postman Always Rings Twice co-starring John Garfield. The pair were T-N-T on the screen! In the film, Lana wore a stunning 23.94 carat diamond bracelet with side baguettes. What the sparkler on such a pretty wrist.

Our match for this popular style of bracelet more commonly known as the tennis bracelet? This gorgeous estate 18k heavy swirl link diamond bracelet—also yellow gold like Lana’s with 28 round diamonds and approximately 3.00 carats!

“Promotional” Diamond Earrings

 

A favorite quote from Lana was, “A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.” Even with eight marriages, her taste in jewelry always remained high on her list of fashion must-dos—just as these 1.22 carat diamond earrings she often wore to promote her films.

Our match to Lana’s diamond earrings? These circa 1950-1960 14k white gold .45 carat brilliant diamond dangle earrings—we think they match perfectly and in fact, would have been a set Lana may have picked out on her own.

At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we love bringing you stories about celebrity jewelry as well as the vintage and estate jewelry we carry in our showroom located at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut.

We invite you to head on over to our eBay store where you’ll find the vintage jewelry pieces listed here (until they are sold). You’ll also find we are a top-rated PowerSeller with over 5,000 transactions to date and 100 percent positive feedback.

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What Jewelry Pieces Did Actress Bette Davis Wear?

From those stunning “Bette Davis eyes” to her snap-fire presence on and off the screen, actress Bette Davis, was a superstar who shall remain alive for movie lovers everywhere from the over 100 films she starred in. In her career, Better received a whopping 10 Academy Award nominations and took home the Oscar for two of those films: Dangerousin 1935 and Jezebel in 1938.

Married four times to Gary Merrill, William Grant Sherry, Arthur Farnsworth and Harmon Nelson, it’s rumored her true love was Director William Wyler who was married and refused to leave his wife—so scandalous for the time!

A true gem of all Hollywood gems, Bette wasn’t afraid of the “system,” men or Joan Crawford! Her humor was unmatched—and perhaps a little caustic—she sent a few dozen cases of liquor to a new brother-in-law once she learned he was a recovering alcoholic.

But we loved her defiance, strong character and most of all, her films. So, what were the jewelry pieces Better Davis wore on the silver screen? Along with some great images of some of Bette Davis Jewelry, we bet we can match some of our vintage and estate pieces to her film jewelry!

The Jezebel Ring

In the film Jezebelco-starring Peter Fonda and George Brent, Bette’s character Julie Morrison may have matched the real Bette  more than any other—her way or no way! Set in New Orleans, Louisiana in the 1850s, Bette wore a 5.73 carat yellow diamond canary ring that also contained clear round diamonds.

Our match at Peter Suchy Jewelers is this estate canary yellow 4.09 carat Asscher cut ring. Stunning and very available.

The All About EveStar Earrings

In the film All About Eve co-starring Anne Baxter, George Sanders and then hubby, Gary Merrill, Bette’s ears were graced with gorgeous star earrings. Each boasted 1.01 carats of diamonds surround by eight pear-shaped clear diamonds.

Our match to Bette’s “movie star” earrings are these full cut diamond .55 carat white gold dangle star earrings. Certainly sparkling enough to be seen from far away and make any gal who wears them “feel” like a movie star.

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex Bracelet

In the 1939 film the Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex co-starring Errol Flynn and Olivia de Havilland, Bette boasted a multi-strand faux pearl bracelet that contained a 30.04 carat dark green square crystal. It was set in antique pewter and included two hook and loop closures.

Our match here at Peter Suchy Jewelers? Why it’s an estate four-row silvery white Akoya pearl bracelet with a white gold amethyst catch!

So, how do you think we did matching some of the jewelry pieces Bette Davis wore on the silver screen?

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4 Hot Jewelry Trends for Fall 2013: For the Young and the Young at Heart!

It’s back to school time and if you’ve got a high-school or college students in your life, you should know about these four hot jewelry trends for Fall 2013. Not surprisingly, BIG is best but so is animal jewelry and any bangle full of bright colors.

We’re taking a twist in this blog post, however. We’ll show you what’s great for the young and also what’s hot for the mature and fashionable woman!

Big and Chunky Necklaces

College Fashion.com says big and chunky necklaces are the best accessory for high-school and college bound gals. For the young, the chunkier the better and finding necklaces with your name or a saying like “Hot” or “Bang” are even better.

The “young at heart” fashionable woman, have some other options for Fall 2013 necklaces.  Tassel necklaces—we love our vintage collection. Along with tassel necklaces, big “layered” necklaces are also trendy.

Stacked Rings

Younger gals are crazy about stacked rings from places like Dior, H&M and Forever 21. These stacked rings are also preferred in the bulky and noticeable style with tons of colors to boot.

For the mature woman, cocktail rings are making a comeback—but here at Peter Suchy Jewelers, we’ve always adored our vast collection of cocktail rings!

Animal Jewelry

Giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers and bears (oh my!) are a hot jewelry fall trend for 2013—at least for the younger gal. It’s not all animals either, scorpion pins are also on the list from places like H&M, ASOS and Forever 21.

This fall trend is also recommended for the mature woman. In fact, estate and vintage pins that include fish, birds, and spiders are always a desired jewelry accessory.

Statement Jewelry

Fall of 2013 also brings out some youthful statement jewelry from Emilo Pucci and Topshop. The youngster will adore bracelets, necklaces and rings that include bright fab colors, big shapes and intricate details.

Peter Suchy Jewelers is very excited about the Fall trend for statement jewelry for the young at heart—vintage-inspired jewelry pieces. From vintage-inspired turquoise to tourmaline to topaz to aquamarine, expect to see this trend in women’s fashion for Fall. Of course our large lineup of truly vintage and estate statement jewelry is always forefront in our hearts!

What will you be wearing this Fall as far as jewelry and accessories? We’d love to hear so leave us a comment below.

Don’t forget to browse our eBay store where we carry hundreds of vintage and estate jewelry. A visit to Peter Suchy’s eBay store and you’ll find we are a top-rated PowerSeller with over 5,000 transactions to date and 100 percent positive feedback.

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7 of the Biggest Celebrity Engagement Rings!

Marketing departments of prominent diamond jewelers have campaigned long and hard to get men into a generous mood when purchasing an engagement ring. The going wisdom suggests that a man should spend an amount that equals three months of his gross salary. While this may result in the purchase of a nice piece for the average customer service manager, what happens when the future groom is a celebrity? The answer is simple: the bride-to-be joins the 10-carat-and-above-club and wears a huge rock on her ring finger.

Blake Lively

Famous for her acting in the “Gossip Girl” and the “Green Lantern,” Blake Lively accepted a pink oval diamond engagement ring from Ryan Reynolds. There has been plenty of speculation about the worth of the jewel. Onlookers have parsed the beauty of the gem from photographs and suggest that it probably carries a price tag of about $2 million. Detractors claim that the ring is a paltry seven karats and is most likely much cheaper. 

Mariah Carey

Pink must be a favorite among the high rollers, because Mariah Carey got this type of diamond as well. Weighing in at 10.2 carats, the Jacob Arabo creation that Nick Cannon gave to her is worth an estimated $2.5 million. There is some dispute about the weight of the ring; onlookers in the know have pegged it as a 17-carat affair. 

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor, the actress who graced the silver screen for decades and became a legend during her lifetime, collected her fair share of engagement rings. Richard Burton once gave the 33.19-carat Krupp Diamond, but it did not count as an engagement ring. Of course, there was the 29.4-carat ring presented to her by Michael Todd. 

Beyonce

Prior to marrying in 2008, rapper Jay-Z spent six years dating R&B singer Beyonce Knowles. The Lorraine Schwartz wedding ring cost an estimated $5 million. Then again, he could not skimp too much, seeing that he presented Beyonce with an 18-carat ring for their engagement. 

Paris Hilton

For their six-month engagement in 2005, Greek socialite Paris Latsis presented his American counterpart, Paris Hilton, with a 24-carat ring. The stone was a lovely canary diamond. Although the relationship did not last, the ring is sure to stick around for a while. 

Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashianmarried Lamar Odom in 2009. The whirlwind courtship reportedly only took 30 days before the socialite said her “I do.” Sporting a 12.5-carat ring might have convinced her that Odom meant business in this short time.

Kate Middleton

Quite possibly the most famous engagement ring is the one currently on the finger of the former Kate Middleton. Wearing the 18-carat ring that used to belong to Princess Diana, Prince William’s mother, this jewel is priceless due to association with the British royal family in general and the People’s Princess in particular.

At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we love bringing you hot topics in the jewelry world and one of those hot topics always seems to be what celebs are wearing! We invite you to stop by our showroom located at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut.

Or, if you prefer shopping for vintage and estate jewelry online, please visit our eBay store. We hope you’ll like us on Facebook and add us to your circles on Google+!

Thanks to CelebBuzz for the awesome images!

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Judith Ripka Jewelry: Be Wrapped In Luxury!

If you wear her jewelry, Judith Ripka wants you to feel wrapped in superb luxury. Ripka credits unfettered childhood access to her mother’s jewelry box as the inspiration for a lifelong desire to create wearable pieces of art that are gorgeous and luxurious. Indulging her fascination with shiny objects, the artisan’s mother clearly did not mind when a young Judith changed the way accessories were used and worn. Learning just how many ways there were to accessorize with well-made jewelry, Ripka realized early on that she wanted in on the trade.

Her dream came to fruition in 1977, when Ripka launched her very first collection. Featuring 18-karat gold, she quickly was noticed for her ability to infuse colors and textures into modern styles. Rather than creating dated accessories, this artisan succeeds in creating a look that suits the wearer for a casual night out or a formal occasion. The creation of an ensemble makes the jeweler’s pieces stand out. Moreover, the idea of having modern pieces complement those that were made three decades ago endears her to her early fans.

Ripka divides her pieces into two collections.

Silver collection.There is more to the silver than meets the eye. Gold accents highlight the silver’s beautiful coloration. There are a large number of distinct lines in this collection. For example, the Gothic line features black and white rhodium. Design details include scalloped earrings and rectangular pendants. In contrast, the Lace line showcases white sapphires as an enhancer to the silver’s filigreed appearance.

18k Gold collection.With 18-karat gold as the material of choice, several lines embrace the refined look of the metal. The Monaco line includes a wide variety of gemstones that give the jewelry a refined look. The famous $40,000 Ambrosia Cuff with smokey quartz is a prime example that personifies the line. The Estate line shows off timeless designs and some Art Deco influences. This is the type of jewelry that is handed down from one generation to the next.

Judith Ripka jewelry is not inexpensive. In fact, if you have to ask what it costs, there is a good chance that you cannot afford her pieces. For the budget-conscious shopper who cannot drop five figures on a bracelet, there is the Great Silver Selection under $500. Pieces are beautiful and exquisitely feminine. At the same time, these pieces do not retail for more than about $500. In fact, some exquisite small stud earrings sell for half this amount.

Ripka works with a large number of authorized retailers to carry her pieces. Examples include Radcliffe in Maryland and Bloomingdale’s in New York. Her Beverly Hills boutique location on Rodeo Drive is a destination for jewelry lovers from around the world.

Peter Suchy Jewelers is located at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut and we hope you’ll stop by our showroom to see our huge inventor of estate and vintage jewelry.

Or, head on over to our eBay store where you’ll see we are a top-rated PowerSeller with over 5,000 transactions to date.

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7 of the Largest Gems Ever Found

They may not be suitable for wear around your neck, but the next seven gems wow us nevertheless because of their sheer sizes.

The Hand of Faith

 

We credit Kevin Hillier with finding this nugget of gold in Victoria, Australia. Going out in September 1980 with a metal detector, he found a gold nugget weighing in at 875 troy ounces just about 12 inches deep in the dirt. The item was snapped up by the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas and made Hillier an instant millionaire. Sure, other pieces of gold have been found that are larger. Yet none of them was unearthed because of a metal detector blip.

Pearl of Lao Tzu

 

In the past, this 14.1-pound pearl was also named the Pearl of Allah. It was brought out of the Palawan Sea by a Filipino diver who harvested a giant clam. The appraised value of this find has fluctuated between $35,000 and $93,000. While it is unclear exactly when this pearl made it to the surface, experts agree that it happened during or before the 1930s.

Gachala Emerald

 

Unearthed in 1967, the Gachala Emerald was mined in Colombia’s Vega de San Juan mine. The intensely green stone weights 858 carats and currently resides at the Smithsonian Institution. It is uncut.

Heart of Eternity Diamond

 

Weighing in at 27.64 carats, the Heart of Eternity was originally mined at the Premier Diamond Mine in South Africa. The blue diamond has an estimated worth of about $16 million. It features a classic heart cut.

Red Shield Diamond

 

Also known as the Moussaieff Red Diamond, this 5.11-carat fancy red diamond was mined in Brazil. It features a triangular brilliant cut. Mined in the 1990s, the stone initially weighed 13.9 carats before being cut.

American Golden Topaz

 

Showing off 172 facets, this 22,892.5-carat rock comes from Brazil. It is considered the largest cut yellow topaz currently known to exist. At this time, you can see this huge gemstone in D.C.’s National Museum of Natural History.

Cullinan Diamond

 

With a rough weight of 3,106.75 carats, the Cullinan has the distinction of being the biggest gem-quality diamond ever mined. It comes from South Africa’s Premier Mine. The discovery took place in early 1905. Nine separate gems were cut from this diamond – including the Star of Africa – all of which graced the heads of royalty. The estimated value of the discovery is approximately $2 billion. Amsterdam’s Asscher Brothers had the distinction of cutting the piece that had been presented to Great Britain’s King Edward VII.

If the dizzying values have inspired you to take on spelunking and metal detecting, you are not alone. Considering that the majority of these finds took place by chance, you may strike it rich on your next outing. We also thank EpicSwag for these amazing images!

At Peter Suchy Jewelers, we are always intrigued by gemstones of all sizes and we specialize in vintage and estate jewelry. Please stop by our showroom located at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut.

If you enjoy shopping for estate or vintage jewelry online, head on over to our eBay store where you’ll find we are a top-rated PowerSeller with over 5,000 transactions and 100 percent positive feedback!

We also invite you to like us on Facebook and check out our amazing Pinterest Boards!

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