Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

I almost let November pass me by without sharing about November’s Birthstone, Citrine! Revered as a gift from the Sun, Citrine is derived from the French word for lemon, “Citron”. Its color goes particularly well with fashion wardrobes featuring greys and pastels. It’s the perfect stone for creating memorable Fall looks.

Dress up any out fit with this stunning pair of 2 1/8 Carat Citrine, Garnet and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Earrings for $225. These elegant earrings feature sunny yellow citrines framed by rich wine colored garnets and crowned by twinkling diamonds. Set in a glowing yellow gold, these earrings are smiply beautiful.

Dear Leslie,

Thanks,
Keith in Atlanta

Many thanks for your kind words. I appreciate the feedback! You’re not alone this holiday season if you’re feeling the pinch of the grinch. There’s no need to blow your budget this Christmas to get a quality piece of fine jewelry. I’ll take the next few posts to offer some suggestions of holiday gifts for under $50.

Today I’ll turn my attention to rings. This 7 1/2 Carat Green Gold, Smokey Quartz and Peridot Sterling Silver Ring for only $42.50 is a perfect example. Normally $85, this ring is on sale for just $42.50! This exquisite ring is set with earthy smokey quartz, grassy green peridot and a large green quartz in the middle. All glistening in an exquisite setting of sterling silver. This is a brilliant and unique piece of beautiful design, timeless glamour, undeniable sophistication.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that the economy isn’t the best right now. However, a bad economy doesn’t mean that the Grinch has to steal Christmas this year! Fight the Grinch with my series of Christmas Jewelry Gifts Under $100. In this series, I’m bringing you fashionable and beautiful jewelry gifts that won’t break the bank this holiday.

Today I am featuring this lovely Smokey Quartz, Citrine and Peridot Sterling Silver Necklace for only $65. Delicate and feminine, this lovely necklace features two strings of polished silver adorned with sunny citrines, verdant peridots and smokey quartz gemstones. This necklace fastens securely with a silver clasp and a 2 inch extender. It’s a versatile and timeless design that you’ll find yourself or a loved one wearing year-round.

Today in my series of Christmas Jewelry Gifts for Under $100 I am featuring bracelets. Bracelets are some of the most versatile pieces in your jewelry wardrobe. They add sparkle and class to any outfit. Bracelets make wonderful gifts!

This Sterling Silver Fancy Link Bracelet for only $75 showcases the lustrous beauty of sterling silver to perfection. Exquisitely crafted textured silver links alternate with knotted oblong links and end with a secure lobster clasp. This bracelet is a perfect enhancement to any look.

‘Tis the season for holiday parties! Now is the time to get the very best deals on the season’s most festive jewelry. This is the third part in my series of great Christmas jewelry gifts for under $100. Today I am focusing on earrings.

This pair of 11 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Drop Earrings is a great value at only $75. Show off your flair for elegance by slipping on these stunning drop earrings for your next special occasion. Beautifully crafted in sleek sterling silver, and featuring delicate cubic zirconia spheres, these sparkling beauties will infuse your look with stylish sophistication. They’re a fabulous addition to your jewelry wardrobe!

This is the second post in my series featuring jewelry holiday gift ideas for under $100. Just because there’s not as much money in the bank this year doesn’t mean that it can’t be a beautiful holiday. With some creative thinking, you can stay within your budget and show loved ones how much you care with a precious jewelry gift.

This beautiful 14K Gold Diamond Heart Pendant and Chain is just $95. 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.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know that the economy isn’t the best right now. However, a bad economy doesn’t mean that the Grinch has to steal Christmas this year! Fight the Grinch with my series of Christmas Jewelry Gifts Under $100. In this series, I promise to bring you fashionable and beautiful jewelry gifts that won’t break the bank this holiday.

Today I am featuring a beautiful 9-10mm Cultured Pearl and Diamond Sterling Silver Ring for just $95. This breathtaking ring design showcases the unblemished beauty of a single cultured pearl cradled in the sparkling splendor of icy-hued diamonds. Crafted in sleek sterling silver, this ring will have you shining in the spotlight on your next momentous occasion. This is a beautiful gift that will help you stay in budget!

Dear Leslie,

Thanks,
Rob in Charlotte

Traditional Christmas colors are green and red. However this year you can add a new twist on those classic colors with these 3/4 Carat Green Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings for only $395. Green diamonds are so unique and rare! Now, a special irradiation process makes the vivid color of the green diamond accessible. These are beautifully channel set in sleek, gracefully curving designs of lustrous white gold. It’s a gorgeous look that she’ll love at the holiday and year-round.

Dear Leslie,
I love to wear brown in the Fall. It’s just so great with outfits this time of year. I have some basic brown jewelry like smokey quartz but I’d like to mix in something new. Can you suggest something stylish, new and fun?

Amanda in NC

A great way to add a hint of lovely natural brown hues is with this Brown Leather and Sterling Silver Bracelet for just $75. This bracelet features a mix of brown leather and sterling silver that is perfect for those casual fall get-togethers. Contemporary and stylish, textured leather is one of the hottest new looks in fashion jewelry. In this elegantly modern bracelet, beautifully grained caramel brown leather is gorgeously complemented by a gleaming sterling silver cuff design.

Looking like platinum but costing much less, white gold is great for women who are fashionable but money conscious, and it might suggest there are more beautiful savings to be seen in the wearer’s closet, like Tiffany-inspired jewelry, a faux fur jacket, a pair of patent leather flats, and a wool coat blended with some cashmere that no one would ever suspect being chosen for its low cost.

If you’re dreaming about a white gold setting for your wedding ring, be sure to take a look at this 1 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Bombay Shank Solitaire Ring. A huge solitaire diamond of this quality doesn’t come cheap – this ring is a bargain at $2,995. Thrill her with this exquisitely designed contemporary engagement ring. A gorgeous brilliant round diamond sparkles in a graceful white gold four prong trellis setting atop a wide band of lustrous white gold.

The traditional marriage metal, gold is a beautiful and enduring setting that never goes in or out of style, like certain closet pieces including a favorite cardigan twin set or fur-lined gloves. Gold rings go with eternally elegant gold accessories, and who doesn’t love a pair of 22K gold earrings or a beautiful watch with gold details to accent their outfit?

If you’re looking for a yellow gold wedding ring, be sure to check out this 1/4 Carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Bridal Ring for only $395! Who says that wedding rings have to break the bank? Take her breath away with this distinctive, gorgeous engagement ring. A round brilliant diamond is exquisitely cradled by a graceful white gold tulip setting atop a slender band of lustrous yellow gold. This is a beautiful symbol of truest love.

Platinum is the most expensive ring setting, so it’s clearly only the best for this type of woman. From her red-tinged Christian Louboutin heels to her Chloe knit top and Oscar de la Renta skirt, the woman with a wedding ring set in platinum probably has a closet to die for.

If you’re looking for a platinum wedding ring, check out this 1 1/6 Carat Diamond Bridal ring for $4,495. As the most expensive jewelry metal, platinum doesn’t come cheap. A gorgeous round 1 carat solitaire diamond is the focal point of this distinctive engagement ring. The center stone is beautifully accented by 1/6 carat baguette diamonds in a lovely filigreed setting of cool platinum.

“Something old and something new” isn’t just a wedding superstition for the woman wearing an antique setting; it’s a way a life. Pair the best of both worlds for fabulous fashion with pieces that look like they could have been in style back then, too, like a Milly coat over high-waisted pants or a high-waisted skirt, put together with flat boots, fishnet hose, and a Birkin bag.

If you’re looking for an antique styled ring with out that heirloom price, take a closer look at this 2 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Bridal Engagement Ring. It’s a ton of diamonds and doesn’t come cheap at $5,295. However it’s an instant heirloom. Take their breath away with this spectacular engagement ring. A beautiful 1 carat, princess-cut diamond is beautifully prong set in an exquisite white gold setting encrusted with three rows of twinkling accent stones.