Dolls

West Doll

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A second chance makes man who saved girl from fire a hero

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Daniel Cole works as an automobile mechanic, but the title hero now fits him, too.Cole was wrapping up a strut job on a street corner in Humboldt Park just after midnight Sunday when he smelled smoke. Probably a barbecue, he told his friend Ray Emory, also a mechanic, and Ericka Lauderdale, the mother of his daughter, who were helping him.But it didn’t smell like a barbecue. And there was “black ...
I need a list of BJD Showrooms in America?

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I would like to compile a list of BJD showrooms or simple dollstores in America that sell BJDs. I know of Volks and Elfdoll in Los Angeles, but need help finding more. I know there are "mom and pops" doll shops with BJDs, can anyone help me find them?

Particularly interested in west coast but thought it would be good for future peoples to list all of them.

There's the Denver Doll Emporium in Colorado. And I think such a list already exists, but I couldn't find it just now...

Jane West doll by Marx commercial

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Russian Jewelry: Combining East and West

One of the unique features of Russian jewelry is that it combines elements of both the western and oriental worlds. When you combine the elegance and modernity of the West with the luxury and opulence of the East, the result is a seductive form of jewelry art. Jewelry from this part of the world has been known to be associated with folklore and legends. Ornaments have even been designed depicting religious icons and figures. Russia has a rich legacy in jewelry design and creation, which has been kept alive to this day through master craftsmanship.

Russia jewelry has distinctly unique and innovative designs. Another unique feature of this jewelry is the illustration of uncommon themes. Birds, regarded as symbols of love, protection, and permanence, are a favorite among buyers. Dove or goose-shaped pendants are extremely popular as well. Jewelry items depicting popular figures from Russian folklore, such as North Wind, are also much in demand. If you want something unusual, you can choose the intricately carved Matrushka dolls, gemstone-studded Easter eggs or jewelry with Byzantine filigree work.

You can purchase Russian antique earrings and bracelets set in amber or coated with enamel. These articles are not too expensive but carry enough quality to make powerful style statements. Some of the more unusual options are items made from papier-mâché, wood, lacquer, straw, bronze or leather.

So where is the best place to find Russian jewelry? You can find jewelry items from Russia in any major antique jewelry store. You can also buy these jewelry items online from a known antique jewelry website. The advantage of buying from an online store is the convenience it affords. You can run a search for a particular jewelry type on a search engine and the result page will take you to portals dealing with that jewelry form. The price of every item is displayed under the image of the product for the buyer’s convenience.

Or else, you can invest in antique jewelry from Russia itself—perhaps an heirloom handed down through generations or held by collectors. Of course, the older, rarer, and better the condition of the jewelry, the more it will cost.

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