If you really want to make mom’s day this year, you have to get her these lovely 1/2 carat princess cut diamond earrings in 18K white gold. At $895, these earrings are a timeless classic. They’re always appropriate and gorgeous with any outfit. These sparkling earrings feature a pair of dazzling square princess-cut diamonds, beautifully prong set in gleaming white gold.
If you’re reading this blog, you’re already pretty aware of the latest trends in fashion. But you’re also probably interested in seeing what’s coming in terms of fashion jewelry. Well, I have a treat for you. This video (click here for the link) shows you what’s new for the season! It’s a great way to see a variety of jewelry styles that I’ve featured here on the blog!
The picture above shows a variety of rings that will definitely add some sparkle to your summer days! One I particularly love is this 4 3/4 carat multi-gemstone and 1/10 carat diamond ring in 14K yellow gold. Now, this ring has a little of everything – it’s like a summer potluck picnic! A gorgeous design beautifully crafted from gleaming yellow gold, this ring is set with deep vivid baguette cut stones and dazzling white diamonds for just $495.
This Mother’s Day, you can get the special woman in your life something extraordinary – this 1 carat blue and white diamond bracelet in 10K white gold! Now, you’re asking, “Leslie, whate are blue diamonds?!” Well, blue diamonds occur naturally – like the famous Hope Diamond. Since they are so rare, they are very expensive. However, now there are special processes that can change yellow diamonds’ color to blue. These are real diamonds, they’ve just been exposed to very low levels of radiation to change their color. They’re also perfectly safe to wear. Colored diamonds are very trendy right now.
This bracelet is perfect for every season. Matched with a red top, it’s perfect for patriotic 4th of July gatherings. In the winter, the icy diamonds add sparkle and shine to dark days and nights. The blue and white combination is just classic and will surely become a fast favorite!
After writing my last post on Mother’s Day, I became really curious as to the history of this celebration. According to the Wikipedia entry
Different countries celebrate Mother’s Day on various days of the year because the day has a number of different origins. One school of thought claims this day emerged from a custom of mother worship in ancient Greece. Mother worship  which kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of gods, and (mythology), the wife of Cronus; was held around the Vernal Equinox around Asia Minor and eventually in Rome itself from the Ides of March (March 15 to March 18). The Romans also had another holiday, Matronalia, that was dedicated to Juno, though mothers were usually given gifts on this day.
In the United States, Mother’s Day was copied from England by social activist Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War with a call to unite women against war. She wrote the Mother’s Day Proclamation. In the UK, the day now simply celebrates motherhood and thanking mothers. According to the National Restaurant Association, Mother’s Day is now the most popular day of the year to dine out at a restaurant in the United States.[1]
In most countries, Mother’s Day is a new concept copied from western civilization. In many African countries, the idea of one Mother’s Day has its origins in copying the British concept, although there are many festivals and events celebrating mothers within the many diverse cultures on the African continent that have been there centuries before the colonials arrival. In most of East Asia, Mother’s Day is a heavily marketed and commercialized concept copied straight from Mother’s Day in the USA.
This Mother’s Day you can honor the one you love with the stylish sterling silver multicolored tourmaline bracelet pictured above. At just $85, this bracelet is a bargain! Multicolored tourmalines add dramatic color to this unique and very fun bracelet. Tourmaline naturally occurs in every color of the spectrum. Crafted in a setting of lustrous sterling silver, a lovely festive look that she’ll wear in every season!
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching but there’s no need to worry because with wonderful shipping options from just about every online retailer, you don’t have to be pushed for time. It is time though to start looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. With just a few quick clicks, I was able to find this very glamorous and stunning 9 1/4 carat amethyst and white topaz sterling silver necklace. It’s at a remarkable price of just $75. Amethyst and white topaz are prong set in sterling silver, drop design, and suspended from a delicate silver snake chain.
Dear Leslie,My wife wears a lot of grey and black. She has a modern style that is very sleek and stylish. Can you please point me to some “no frills” jewelry that fits her sophisticated style?
Many thanks,
Spencer
For the sleek and stylish woman, nothing beats this 8mm Tahitian Cultured Pearl and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring! For just $225, this ring shows off the iridescent luster of the Tahitian black pearl beautifully. A unique and modern design, this ring is crafted in a setting surrounded by two single sparkling diamonds. It works so well with dark colors that this ring will quickly become a daily favorite!
Dear Leslie,What is Italian gold? I see it advertised on some jewelry pieces. Please tell us more about it.
Thanks!
Rochelle
Mesa, AZ
Synonymous with style, Italy is well known for its yellow gold jewelry and classical designs. Most jewelry in Italy is sold as 18 karat gold or higher, usually marked in the European markage of 750. Precious metals articles made in Italy cover alone 70% of European production. Each year in Italy 500 tons of fine gold, 1400 of silver and 4 of platinum are processed. There are over 10,000 companies operating in this sector, employing 40,000 people for production. Almost 70% of the gold-jewellery companies and 86% of operators are grouped into five Italian regions: Veneto, Tuscany, Piedmont, Lombardy and Campania.
If you want to get your hand on your own piece of Italian gold try out this very elegant 14K gold mesh bracelet. One of the biggest trends in jewelry is the the textural appeal of woven gold. The bracelet gives a look of gold that is so light, it looks almost woven, so soft, so pretty, so wearable! The sheen of woven gold adds pizzazz and glow to any ensemble.
The birthstone for April, the diamond, is by far the most popular and desired gemstone in the world. The ultimate symbol of love and fidelity, diamonds are a perfect gift for people born in April or any month of the year.
This lovely 14k yellow gold diamond heart pendant and chain is a special way to show someone how much you care. A stylized open-heart design is gorgeously crafted from lustrous yellow gold and adorned with a lovely diamond. Suspended from a delicate yellow gold chain, the simple elegance of this heart shaped pendant makes this a versatile and practical piece. It’s got a great price too – just $75!
