Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

Dear Leslie,I want to get my wife something special for the holidays but I really don’t have a lot of money to spend. We’re both students and we’re trying to save for the future. Is there anything out there that will say, “I love you!” without out a holiday hangover in January?

To help your budget this Christmas, nothing could be more perfect than this 3 strand necklace of freshwater cultured rice pearls for just $29.95! It has a wonderful sentiment that your wife will love. It’s simple and sweet and features a sterling silver filigree clasp for security.

Dear Leslie,I’m looking for something extra special to wear to holiday parties. Can you recommend the perfect holiday necklace?

I think that I’ve found THE thing for the holidays. This 16 inch 3 strand white, gold and green keshi cultured freshwater pearl necklace is the perfect solution to those “I don’t have anything to wear” party pooping moments! This necklace is also a great holiday gift at just $95. It is so hard to find quality jewelry like this necklace at such an affordable price.

This gorgeous earth toned pearl necklace resembles an enchanted river of glowing pebbles. Beautifully designed, the piece features three intertwined strands of white, gold and green cultured freshwater pearls. It is a effortless match for holiday colors of red and green. But more than that, these earth tones can transition very easily to spring and fall outfits.

Dear Leslie,I love the look of smokey quartz. Can you tell me more about it? I thought that quartz was white.

I too love the look of smokey quartz! It’s not just for fall either. This elegant gem is perfect year-round. Smokey quartz looks particularly beautiful paired with yellow gold. It’s a classic combination that you’ll fall in love with! The rich tortoise shell color of smokey quartz reminds me of Hollywood glamor or even Jackie O.

Quartz is naturally occurring in a rainbow of colors. The wonderful browns of smokey quartz is just one of its forms.

Smokey quartz is also wonderful for bringing positive energy into your life.

You can add a beautiful piece of smokey quartz to your jewelry collection with this 4 3/8 Carat Smokey Quartz and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Ring. For just $195 you’ll get a large faceted oval smokey quartz that exudes a vivid brown fire and is haloed with dazzling diamonds in a delicate yellow gold setting atop a simple band.

Scorpios are the most intense, profound, powerful characters in the zodiac. Even when they appear self-controlled and calm there is a seething intensity of emotional energy under the placid exterior. They are like the volcano not far under the surface of a calm sea, it may burst into eruption at any moment. But those of us who are particularly perceptive will be aware of the harnessed aggression, the immense forcefulness, magnetic intensity, and often strangely hypnotic personality under the tranquil, but watchful composure of Scorpio. In conventional social gatherings they are pleasant to be with, thoughtful in conversation, dignified, and reserved, yet affable and courteous; they sometimes possess penetrating eyes which make their shyer companions feel naked and defenseless before them.

Display your passionate nature with this traditional scorpio zodiac glyph beautifully rendered as a polished white gold pendant highlighted with a dazzling diamond.

Celebrate November with Citrine! Revered as a gift from the Sun, citrine is derived from the French work for lemon “Citron”. The citrine is perfect for your autumn wardrobe and goes particularly well with greys and pastels. In ancient lore, the citrine was thought to protect the wearer against snake venom and evil thoughts.

The incredible 1 carat citrine and smokey quartz earrings in 14K gold above demonstrate how perfect citrine is for November. Echoing the colors of fall leaves, these earring will be perfect for elegant gatherings this autumn. In these earrings, two large pear shaped citrines sparkle beautifully and are complimented by two round smokey quartz in a lustrous yellow gold setting.

Right now (just in time for November birthdays) these earrings are on SALE for just $125!