National Jewel Day is here, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate the beauty and elegance of jewels! For centuries, jewels have been a symbol of wealth, power, and beauty. From ancient Egypt to modern-day fashion, jewels have played a significant role in human history.

The use of jewels can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where they were used as symbols of wealth and status. In ancient Egypt, jewels were worn by both men and women, and they were often buried with the deceased as a symbol of their wealth and status in the afterlife.

Fast forward to modern-day fashion, and jewels are still as popular as ever. From diamond engagement rings to colorful gemstone earrings, jewels are a staple in many wardrobes. There are countless styles of jewels, including classic, vintage, and modern designs.

At Talking Fashion, we are proud to offer a unique and eccentric selection of vintage jewels. Our collection includes a variety of styles and designs, from delicate and dainty to bold and statement-making. We believe that jewels are not only beautiful but also tell a story, and our vintage pieces have a rich history that makes them even more special.

In celebration of National Jewel Day, we invite you to shop our curated selection of vintage jewels at www.talkingfashion.net. Our collection includes pieces from various eras and styles, and each piece has been carefully selected for its beauty and uniqueness. Whether you're looking for a classic watch with a dainty diamond or a colorful exotic gemstone necklace, we've got you covered. You can find the gorgeous peridot ring featured here.

So what are you waiting for? Shop now and add some sparkle to your collection on this special day. Let's celebrate the timeless beauty of jewels together!

What are the 3 tops words that come to mind when you think of Elizabeth Taylor?

Cleopatra. Beautiful. Jewelry. These are my 3 picks. Yours? 

Check out her story according to wikipedia:

Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (February 27, 1932 – March 23, 2011) was an English-American actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian. She began her career as a child actress in the early 1940s and was one of the most popular stars of classical Hollywood cinema in the 1950s. She continued her career successfully into the 1960s, remaining a well-known public figure for the rest of her life. In 1999, the American Film Institute named her the seventh-greatest female screen legend of all time.

Born in London to socially prominent American parents, Taylor moved with her family to Los Angeles in 1939. She made her acting debut with a minor role in the Universal Pictures film There's One Born Every Minute (1942), but the studio ended her contract after a year. She was then signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and became a popular teen star after appearing in National Velvet (1944). She transitioned to mature roles in the 1950s, when she starred in the comedy Father of the Bride (1950) and received critical acclaim for her performance in the drama A Place in the Sun (1951).

Despite being one of MGM's most bankable stars, Taylor wished to end her career in the early 1950s. She resented the studio's control and disliked many of the films to which she was assigned. She began receiving more enjoyable roles in the mid-1950s, beginning with the epic drama Giant (1956), and starred in several critically and commercially successful films in the following years. These included two film adaptations of plays by Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), and Suddenly, Last Summer (1959); Taylor won a Golden Globe for Best Actress for the latter. Although she disliked her role as a call girl in BUtterfield 8 (1960), her last film for MGM, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance.

During the production of the film Cleopatra in 1961, Taylor and co-star Richard Burton began an extramarital affair, which caused a scandal. Despite public disapproval, they continued their relationship and were married in 1964. Dubbed "Liz and Dick" by the media, they starred in 11 films together, including The V.I.P.s (1963), The Sandpiper (1965), The Taming of the Shrew (1967), and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966). Taylor received the best reviews of her career for Woolf, winning her second Academy Award and several other awards for her performance. She and Burton divorced in 1974, but reconciled soon after, and remarried in 1975. The second marriage ended in divorce in 1976.

Taylor's acting career began to decline in the late 1960s, although she continued starring in films until the mid-1970s, after which she focused on supporting the career of her sixth husband, United States Senator John Warner (R-Virginia). In the 1980s, she acted in her first substantial stage roles and in several television films and series. She also became the first celebrity to launch a perfume brand. Taylor was one of the first celebrities to take part in HIV/AIDS activism. She co-founded the American Foundation for AIDS Research in 1985 and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in 1991. From the early 1990s until her death, she dedicated her time to philanthropy, for which she received several accolades, including the Presidential Citizens Medal.

Throughout her career, Taylor's personal life was the subject of constant media attention. She was married eight times to seven men, converted to Judaism, endured several serious illnesses, and led a jet set lifestyle, including assembling one of the most expensive private collections of jewelry in the world. After many years of ill health, Taylor died from congestive heart failure in 2011, at the age of 79.

Reference: wikipedia