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“I never hated a man enough to give him his diamonds back.” ~ Zsa Zsa Gabor

Zsa Zsa Gabor didn’t see much in the way of lead roles, but she certainly had her fair share of husbands.  She has been married nine times and divorced seven of them (one was annulled).  She has been married to her current husband, Frederic Prinz von Anhalt, since 1983.

Besides her marriages and acting performances she was also known for her wicked wit.  Here are some other fabulous one liners from Zsa Zsa Gabor:

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Moissanite Passed the Sparkle Test

Do Moissanites and Engagement Rings Mix?

Do I like it? Do I sell it? Read on and find out. What is this post about?

As a Santa Barbara Wedding Jewelry Designer, I’ve had more than my fair share of questions about Moissanite as an alternate to Diamond.

I’ll give you the history, what it is, the pro’s and con’s of Moissanite, and the advice on how best to select and buy it should you choose to go down the Moissanite path. Continue reading →

“There are worlds in opal.” ~ Terri Guillemets

In the Middle Ages, opal was considered a source of great luck because it was thought to possess all the virtues of each gemstone whose color was represented in the color spectrum of the opal.

Read about one of my most memorable fixes with an opal and diamond ring.

~ Calla Gold