Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

Ok, gals! This is it – the best deal of the summer! You know those jewelry stores that always put the ugly stuff on sale? I hate that too! Not here! Check out this 1/4 carat diamond circle pendant in 14K white gold for just $140! It was originally priced at $225 – that’s a big savings! Of course, you already know that the circle pendant is the new “must have” jewelry item. There’s no better time to get in on this jewelry trend than with this great sale! If you’re really smart, you but a couple of these for Christmas gifts now while they’re on sale. I am sure your mother, sister, or even your mother-in-law would appreciate such a fine gift at holiday time!

Beloved by the ancient Egyptians, the peridot remained favorite gem through the ages for its dazzling golden-green hue. It’s regarded as a powerful amulet to ward off evil and to keep nightmares at bay. Peridot goes particularly well with wardrobes featuring pastels and earth tones. The beautiful 7/8 carat peridot and diamond pendant in 14K white gold above features a round cut peridot that is gorgeously accented by diamonds in a white gold setting. At $250 it’s a real bargain!

It happens from time to time and this time I am going to blame it on too much summer sun (and fun!) but I totally forgot to share with you about July’s birthstone, the ruby! Rubies come from all over the world but good gemstones are found at Thailand, India, Madagascar, Zimbabwe, North Carolina in the U.S., Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, Kampuchea, and perhaps most notably, Burma. Large rubies are harder to find than large diamonds, emeralds and sapphires. As a result, rubies’ value increases with size more than any other gemstone. In the Orient, rubies were once believed to contain the spark of life — “a deep drop of the heart’s blood of Mother Earth”, according to ancient Eastern legends.

You can get your own spark with the huge and fabulous 12 1/6 carat ruby and diamond white gold ring pictured above! It has a big price tag at $1,295.00 but it’s an investment worth making. This piece features a brilliant and unique design and is part of a one of a kind collection. Studded with dozens of rubies and diamonds and set in 18k white gold, this ring is joyful and truly special.