Chris Hughes
Chris Hughes is an online content manager at SmartWork Media. He is interested in the increasingly important role of social media in both business and our lives.
WE'VE ALL HEARD the "Yo mamma" jokes at one time or another. As in, "Yo mamma is so big .. she uses bowling balls for earrings." Hilarious, I'm sure. Now we'd like to hear that joke with a diamond twist — That diamond is so big ... (insert joke here). Here is mine:
As many have heard, mainly because of the 14-carat diamond engagement ring involved, Chad Kroeger from the band Nickelback has proposed to singer Avril Lavigne. And while we offer the pair our congrats, it got us thinking about other famous rock and roll couples.
Holy Feedback Friday, Batman! This week we're doing a fill-in-the-blank question: The celebrity I most want to wear my jewelry is _________.
Miley Cyrus revealed in Marie Claire's September issue that her bulldog is partial to consuming her diamond jewelry.
If you have been following Team USA during the 2012 Olympics, chances are pretty good you've heard of star swimmer Ryan Lochte's star-spangled diamond grill (aka, mouthpiece). If you're clueless, Google "Ryan Lochte's Grill and then come back to us.
Fill in the Blank: Bandit, the Acme Jewelers store mascot, is shocked to overhear a salesperson say ____________ to a customer!
Boss man David Squires sent this image/article my way last week (Hopefully, Mrs. Squires doesn't read this blog. If so, I apologize in advance for the impending firewall she will install on your Mac). Anyway, apparently Birmingham Estate and Jewelry Buyers in Detroit has created and is selling an 18 carat gold bra encrusted with more than 500 carats of diamonds.
A lot of things can get under your skin. Like super small text on a boring, plain blog image.
A 98 percent discount on diamonds. Ouch — That's not something you'll ever want to say on air.
The Fourth of July is traditionally a slow time for jewelers. A lot of our readers take time to celebrate America's birthday by grilling out and enjoying adult beverages with family, friends and fireworks. And for that, I'm jealous.
