You’ve heard of a starter house, what about a starter diamond? Grow Your Own Diamond is a new concept that gives people the chance to buy a starter diamond and then, when they trade up, put the original full purchase price toward a new stone. In order to qualify the new diamond has to be bought within five years and worth at least 40 percent more than the original diamond. The concept comes from Jeff Cadby, a member of the London Diamond Bourse and …

Even though the holiday season is over and traveling has slowed down a bit, there is still the opportunity for travel if you love to ski or snowboard (at least for some of us). I had a ski trip for last weekend and in PA we had 65 degree weather. Thankfully I was able to reschedule. But even if you are not the outdoor in-the-snow type, the Nile Medium Duffle Bag by Dooney & Bourke is a stylish and spacious weekender. I really like the use of croc (amazing patterns) and the symmetry that this leather duffle possesses. It features …