Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

I can’t believe that the year has gone by so quickly – but it has. There are just 10 days left before Christmas! Thank goodness for airplanes and FedEx because I still have some online shopping to do. If you’re still shopping like I am, don’t stress. Pour yourself some cider and cozy up to your warm laptop!

Any woman on your list will love this elegant and versatile sterling silver multigemstone necklace. It’s on sale right now too for an amazing $32.50! Hurry though because supplies are limited. This necklace feature the fresh sparkle of a rainbow of gemstones – garnet, citrine, amethyst, peridot, and blue topaz. All these wonderful colors means that you can pair this piece with just about anything in your closet with ease! Plus these stones are also birthstones making it a good birthday idea too!

The name “topaz” is derived from the Greek topazos, “to seek”, which is quite appropriate for this time of year, as December birthstones seek to find everything from peace of mind during the holidays to the perfect gifts for their loved ones. For your favorite seeker, check out this incredible blue topaz and diamond pendant, a stunning piece that will definitely wow the crowds at this year’s holiday festivities.

For just $105, you can give this beautiful 14K white gold and 1/6 carat diamond pendant to the Sagittarius in your life. Sagittarius is a star sign represented by the archer and ruled by Jupiter. Display your positive, forthright nature with this traditional zodiac glyph beautifully rendered as a white gold pendant studded with dazzling diamonds.

Celebrate December birthdays with topaz! Topaz is a symbol for love and affection. Topaz is believed to bring friendship and fidelity to those who wear it. It goes really well with pastel colors.

This 6 3/4 carat blue topaz and diamond pendant is truly divine and can be yours for just $110. Accented by a sparkling diamond, the exquisite heart shape sky blue topaz is radiant and eye catching. This pendant is crafted in 14K white gold and suspended from a dainty gold chain. A piece to surely catch the eye!!!

The classic combination of warm yellow gold and sleek black onyx shines in this one of a kind 14K Yellow Gold Link Necklace and Black Onyx necklace priced at $1,195. Modern and chic, this necklace would be the perfect pairing to your little black dress.

The rich contrast of black onyx and luminous yellow gold is beautifully showcased in this stunning necklace. A simple and unique design, this versatile piece is crafted from fine 14K yellow gold and onyx links.

For only $995, you can own one of the most amazing pearl necklaces that I have ever seen. This 11-12mm Yellow South Sea Pearl & 25 Carat Citrine 14K Gold Necklace with a Lobster Clasp is stunning to say the least. While this necklace is perfect for the office, it would also be the perfect accessory for an elegant evening.

This necklace features the rarest of all the elusive South Sea pearls, golden South Seas have a rich amber beauty unsurpassed by any other pearl. In this exquisite necklace, golden South Seas are perfectly accentuated by warm yellow gold and 25 carats of bright yellow citrines.

The beautiful combination of white and yellow gold shines in this amazing pendant. It’s a one of a kind piece for sure. Beautiful and inspiring, this stylized 1 1/5 Carat Diamond 18K Yellow & White Gold pendant is studded with twinkling diamonds. Crafted from lustrous 18k yellow gold and cool 18k white gold, this piece is beautifully suspended from a yellow gold chain.

This pendant would work particularly well with modern ensembles. It would look great with this season’s hottest fashion colors: slate, silver, and black. It’s great with a blouse for the office and is definitely dramatic enough for a night out on the town.

Heart pendants and necklaces are classic jewelry items. These romantic pieces are great ways to demonstrate affection and show the one you love how much you really care. From heart lockets to this incredible 3/4 Carat Diamond 14K Gold Pendant and Chain for $1,295, heart pendants are a staple of every woman’s jewelry wardrobe.

This is one of the most beautiful heart pendants I’ve ever seen and is definitely one of a kind. Celebrate your romantic side with this gorgeous heart-themed pendant. A classic open heart motif is beautifully crafted from gleaming yellow gold, studded with dazzling diamonds, and gracefully suspended from a delicate gold chain.

It’s not too late to get your hands on these for Christmas Day, andif you get any spending money this holiday, these 14k Yellow Gold Earrings with Peridot Accent Beads for $795 would be my first choice. They’re so beautiful! Dainty drops of green peridot beads shimmer on these lovely 14K yellow gold earrings. Appropriate for day or evening, these elegant earrings will add the necessary finishing touch to any outfit.

This Christmas you can celebrate in classic style with this 1 1/2 Carat Emerald cut Garnet and Diamond 14K White Gold Pendant and Chain for only $195. Christmas time is a perfect for wearing red accessories and this necklace defintely features bright holiday red! A lush red rhodolite sparkles with vibrant color in this gorgeous ring. An emerald cut red rhodolite is set between dazzling accent diamonds in a dramatic setting of lustrous white gold. It’s a spectacular look.

If you’re ready for a little classic holiday green this Christmas, you can get a lively dose with this elegant 3 1/3 Carat Chrome Diopside, Tsavorite and Brown Diamond 14K Gold Ring for only $495. Luscious, verdant green tones take centerstage in this dramatically gorgeous ring. A delicately crafted white gold setting features a classic rendered in green chrome diopside, verdant tsavorites and accented with honey brown diamonds for a special contrast. This is an unusual, elegant look that is great for the winter holidays are any time of the year.

Dear Leslie,

Sam in FL

Sometimes gifts of green and red may seem too “Christmas-y” to some, but they’re definitely fun to wear during the holiday season. A gift of a winter-themed piece of jewelry like a bracelet or a necklace is a great idea!

This Black Agate, Quartz & Mother of Pearl Sterling Silver Snowflake Pendant and Chain for only $95 is a perfect example. This delicate pendant is a true work of art. A delicate Quartz snowflake is set on a bed of sparkling mother of pearl and enhanced with a deep dark black agate frame. The pendant dangles elegantly from a dainty sterling silver chain. It’s perfect for any winter ensemble and can be easily worn in most regions from November through March.

The classic combination of silver and gold is a great choice for Christmas gifts. A gift that includes both yellow gold and white gold is practical as it instantly doubles the versatility. A woman can wear a piece with these two colors of gold with practically any outfit.

This 1/3 Carat Diamond 14K Yellow and White Gold Pendant and Chain for only $395 is a beautiful necklace featuring two colors of gold. Interesting and glamorous, this stylized 14k gold pendant is framed by a gorgeous sparkling diamonds. Crafted using warm, yellow gold sleek, white gold, this piece is suspended on a delicate chain and completes any look.

This post continues my series on Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas Under $50. There’s no need to break the bank this holiday in order to give a gift of quality, timeless jewelry. Today I am turning my attention to earrings!

For just $50 you can give a quality holiday jewelry gift with these 9mm Button Cultured Pearl 14K Gold Earrings. As simple as it gets, yet so effective. Two button-shaped freshwater pearls emit their unmistakable shimmer, unhampered by any other decoration. The pearls are fastened to traditional 14k gold posts.

Be sure to check out these other pearl earrings that would be perfect holiday jewelry gifts.

This post continues my series on Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas Under $50. There’s no need to break the bank this holiday in order to give a gift of quality, timeless jewelry. Today the focus is on watches!

It’s amazing to me that you can find a handsome quality watch for $50. It was tough – but I found one! This Michel Renee Mens Slimline Black Dial Tank Shape Steel Watch with Black Strap is just $25. This classic watch features water resistance to 30 feet and Swiss movement. This watch speaks of simple elegance and the special man in your life will find himself wearing it every day.

For other timepieces that would make wonderful holiday gifts click over to check out these watches.

This fourth installment of my mini-series of Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas Under $50 is focused on pendants. This Christmas, there’s really no reason to get stressed out or to go broke buying gifts for your loved ones. There’s also no reason to forgo gift buying either. With these incredible bargains, you can find a fabulous jewelry gift for everyone on your list.

An elegant pendant makes a terrfic gift. This Sterling Silver Cubric Zirconia Pendant and Chain is just $50. This glamorous, stylized circle pendant features waves of elegant white cubic zirconia. Crafted in sterling silver, and suspended on a sturdy chain, this piece is charming, fun and versatile. It’s a great way to get a lot of bling for your buck this holiday.

This post continues my series on Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas Under $50. There’s no need to break the bank this holiday in order to give a gift of quality, timeless jewelry. Today the focus is on necklaces!

This 8-9mm Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Red Swarovski Crystal Sterling Silver Necklace is a perfect budget friendly gift at only $45. Pearls are the essence of classic elegance and beauty. This gorgeous necklace features lovely white, cultured freshwater pearls, sized between 8 and 9mm, and luscious red Swarovski crystals. This timeless piece has a sterling silver clasp.

This is the second part of my series on Holiday Jewelry Gift Ideas Under $50. There’s no need to break the bank this holiday in order to give a gift of quality, timeless jewelry. Today I am turning my attention to bracelets!

This Sterling Silver Fancy Link Bracelet is only $45. This gorgeous bracelet 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. A perfect enhancement to an every day look. This is a piece she’ll find herself wearing all year long.

November’s Birthstone is 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.