Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

Dear Leslie,

Alyssa in CT

Oh I am so ready for spring too! I am definitely a warm weather girl. Floral jewelry is fitting for any time of the year but is great choice for spring outfits. These 14K Pink and White Gold Diamond Floral Earrings for $175 make a stunning jewelry accessory. The graceful lines and gorgeous hues of nature are beautifully echoed in these exquisite earrings. Delicately refined flower designs are skillfully rendered in 14K pink and white gold, touched with dazzling, white diamonds. It’s a lovely look. Be sure to check out the matching necklace too.

Dear Leslie,

Susan in Portland

There’s never been a better time to get some really great bargains on fashion jewelry. Retailers are doing all they can to entice you to part with your hard earned money. If you have some spending cash, it really is a buyer’s market! Try checking out sales and clearance jewelry items for some of the best deals around.

I recently found these amazing Silver Drop Earrings on sale for just $37.50. These earrings have a retail value of $250. This is an amazing discount that you just can’t pass up! These trend-setting sterling silver drop earrings are ultra-chic and just right for today’s woman. Lustrous interlocking rings of polished sterling silver dramatically dangle on the impressive 4-1/4 inches long drops. They’re great for a night out on the town or for any other festive occasion. These earrings are a great way to add to your jewelry collection without going in the hole!

I couldn’t let the day go by without sharing these earrings that are absolutely perfect for spring! Dress up any outfit this spring with these stunning 10 Carat Citrine & Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Earrings. These enchanting earrings feature large round cabachon cut citrines framed by twinkling white diamonds. Set in glowing yellow gold, these earrings are truly unique.

A simple pair of sterling silver earrings is an essential for any jewelry wardrobe. Elegant and beautifully designed, this contemporary pair of silver swirls can easily be worn for any occasion and catch the light beautifully. They’re perfectly priced too at just $50.

Add some POW to your spring outfts with these 6 7/8 Carat Lemon Quartz and Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Earrings for only $150. Unique and enchanting, these gorgeous earrings display radiant lemon quartz gemstones. Beautifully crafted in shining 14K yellow gold, this charming pair is also accented with brilliant white diamonds.

Spring has sprung! I am loving it. For the past few weekends, I’ve been a weekend warrior – working in the yard, taking long walks after work, cooking on the grill. While it’s still pretty chilly in the evenings (a friend in New York City reported that it was snowing there just the other day), I am ready for Spring and Summer.

This time of you I like my jewelry and other accessories to reflect the season. If you get into seasonally inspired jewerly like I do, then this 5/8 Carat Emerald & Diamond 14K White Gold Leaf Pendant and Chain for only $175 is perfect for you. A 14K white gold delicate leaf design is beautifully realized in dazzling diamonds and vividly hued emeralds, one of the world’s most precious gemstones. Sparkling diamonds add elegance to this exquisite pendant. Suspended on a delicate white gold chain. A very modern look to wear anytime especially during this glorious Spring weather.

If you love the leaf pendant, be sure to check out the matching Emerald & Diamond 14K White Gold Ring.

Today is the last day of Winter and I am ready to say good bye to those cold dark days. Be on the lookout for beautitful jewelry and accessories for Spring here on the blog in the comign days. In honor of Winter’s last day, I’m featuring this pair of 1/5 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Earrings that are just $225. Enhance your everyday look with the glamour of diamonds in these stylishly modern earrings. Gleaming white gold is beautifully crafted in graceful snowflake designs above dazzling diamonds. An elegant, understated look that is the right touch for adding needed sparkle to those long Winter days… even the very last one.

This St. Partick’s Day, keep pinching fingers away with green jewelry. This 46 Carat Green Jade Sterling Silver Bracelet for only $32.50 is the perfect thing to add spring green to any outfit. Regularly priced at $55, this bracelet is on sale now for only $32.50! Be sure to grab one before they’re all gone.

The fresh green tones of gleaming jade lend vivid color to this gorgeous charm themed bracelet. Faceted jade beads alternate with polished sterling silver flowers. It’s a fresh everyday look perfect for Spring.

I am looking forward to those sky blue days of Spring and Summer. I am definitely a warm weather gal! If you’re ready to help Mother Nature along, try this Dyed Blue Agate & 1/10 Carat Diamond Sterling Silver Pendant w/Chain for only $95. For less than $100, you can enjoy the color of a bright blue sky any day – around your neck! Agates are believed to soothe the mind, promote eloquence and bring victory over enemies. This enchanting blue agate and diamond pendant will surely be worn with good conscious. Beautifully rendered in sterling silver and comes with a chain.

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and it’s my mission to keep you from being pinched this year. Add a little green to any outfit with this lovely 1/3 Carat Emerald and Diamond 14K White Gold Pendant w/Chain for only $215. Vibrant green emeralds give this delicate pendant glorious color and sparkle. The emeralds form delicate motif accented by dazzling diamonds in a beautifully crafted setting of lustrous 14k white gold. A white gold chain completes the look.

It’s a great piece for St. Patrick’s Day or any day of the year. Emerald is also the birthstone for May, so this might be a good time to get a jump on shopping for a May birthday present.

Dear Leslie,

Rachel in NY

For many women, their wedding day is one of the most important days in their lives. If you’re like me, you’ve been planning your wedding for as long as you can remember. Even wih all that daydreaming, once the reality of the approching day sets in, it can lead to panic. No need to fret about wedding day jewelry. I’ve got you covered.

Start out your new life together on the right foot with these instant heirloom 1 5/8 Carat Diamond and 9-10mm Drop South Sea Pearl 18K White Gold Earrings for $2,359. Regularly priced at $3,995, these earrings are no on sale. Buy today and you’ll save an amazing $1,600 on these amazing earrings! As you know, South Sea pearls are unmatched for their luminescence, making them one of the most sought after of all pearls. In these feminine earrings, South Seas dangle gracefully from intricate, diamond-studded settings of gleaming 18K white gold. These are the perfect pair of earrings for weddings and all the special occasions through your new life together.

Gold earrings need not be budget busters. These beautiful 14K Gold Crystal Heart Earrings are only $50.

Pamper yourself or someone special with these dainty Heart Earrings. The exquisitely crafted 14K yellow gold design are touched with shimmering crystals.

Spring is on the way and it’s time for butterflies! Celebrate the return of warmer weather with these 14K White Gold Diamond Butterfly Earrings for only $125.

Delicate and whimsical, these adorable earrings sparkle with the fire of dazzling diamonds. Dainty butterfly motifs are gorgeously crafted in white gold, accented with twinkling diamonds, and set on traditional post backs.

Nothing says elegance like platinum! With a sale price of just $995, this 1/2 Carat Channel Set Princess Cut Diamond Ring in Platinum is an amazing deal. A dazzling celebration of your love…majestic 1/2 ctw diamond anniversary ring shines in lustrous platinum. Ten shimmering princess-cut diamonds are channel-set to perfection on the lustrous platinum setting. The graceful platinum shank is highly polished. It’s a great look that can be yours today for 76% off retail!

Get ready for Spring with this stunning 5/8 Carat Sapphire and 5/8 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Flower Ring for only $695. Brilliant blue sapphire, one of the most precious gems in the world, sparkles beautifully in this elegant, very feminine ring. Dainty floral sapphire motifs are set in lustrous white gold amid a galaxy of dazzling diamonds. It’s a lovely look that’s perfect for Spring.

Pearl jewelry is lovely and this 1/4 Carat Chocolate Diamond and Chocolate Cultured Freshwater Pearl 14K White Gold Ring is no exception. For just $350, this spectacular pearl ring adds a breath-takingly beautiful and regal accent to any outfit. Highly sophisticated, these chocolate cultured pearls are crowned with gorgeous brown diamonds and set in 14k white gold.

Make a bold statement with elegant and romantic pieces highlighted with classic gemstones. One of a kind jewelry will surely make a long lasting impression. The birthstone for March is Aquamarine. It’s a symbol of youth, hope, and health. Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin term for seawater. It’s thought that wearing aquamarine would protect those at sea. Its color goes particularly well with fashion wardrobes featuring pastels.

Classic with a modern twist, these gorgeous two toned gold earrings are simple and elegant in design. Just $250, this unique pair features blue aquamarine gems that are neatly set in 14K white gold and encircled with 14K yellow gold.