Just Ask Leslie: Jewelry Tips

“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.

A consistently elegant choice, a diamond-encrusted band is extremely impressive without making the wearer appear to be a showoff. Your clothes might match this sentiment, with tiny details and low-key designers making the outfit, like a TSE dress matched up with traditional diamond studs, an ageless Bottega Veneta bag, subtle Bvlgari sunglasses, and topped off with a whisper of Chanel perfume.

If that’s you and you’re looking for a diamond band, click over to check out this 1 Carat Diamond 14K White Gold Eternity Ring for just $995. Show your eternal love and devotion with this 14K diamond eternity band. Elegant and unassuming, this sparkling 14K white gold band glistens with 1ct.TDW of channel set diamonds.

Who needs one best friend when you can have at least three? If your ring is loaded with stones, chances are you’re into wearing flashy pieces on other parts of your body, too. When going out, you might favor a Betsey Johnson dress worn with Tory Burch wedges and a metallic bag to get yourself noticed, and colorful stones like a pair of emerald earrings or a garnet necklace add zing to your look.

If you’re the kind of gal that loves multi-diamond engagement setting, be sure to check out this 1/2 Carat Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Wedding Band and Bridal Engagement Ring Set for just $625. Express your deepest commitment with this gorgeous engagement and wedding set. A dramatically elegant design is sculpted from lustrous yellow gold and set with sparkling diamonds. The matching yellow gold wedding band nestles against it perfectly.

Marquis (or marquise) cuts are wonderful because their shape often makes the diamond look larger than it actually is. The savvy woman who decides on this cut might make equally as calculated choices in her wardrobe, choosing pieces for their ability to tastefully and conservatively flatter, like a Theory dress paired with pearl earrings and Stuart Weitzman heels, matched with a pashmina and a suede clutch.

While tradiational diamond rings are a classic, a modern twist on the marquis cut engagement ring is this 5/8 Carat Tanzanite and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring for just $175. In this beautiful ring, one marquise and two trillion-cut tanzanites are prong set in a delicate white gold setting enlivened with diamonds. This ring is perfect for an engagement ring that can be worn any time.

It’s hip to be square again, especially when talking diamonds. Women who rock a square-shaped rock are usually on the cutting edge when it comes to their clothing, wearing sassy, trendy pieces at the height of fashion, like designer Hudson jeans paired with a jacket in cheetah print, while making a statement with accessories like marcasite earrings, moccasins, and a Kooba bag.

If you’re looking for a Princess Cut diamond wedding ring, look no further! This 1/4 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Bridal 14K White Gold Ring for only $450 is a great choice. Dazzle with this gorgeously modern engagement ring. A glorious princess cut diamond sparkles from a gracefully curving trellis setting atop a slender white gold band. It’s a stunning treasure that will be cherished forever.

A solitaire is a simple, classic ring choice for a classy lady. If you picked this ring for yourself (or want to match its essence) then perhaps you prefer timeless clothes that always are appropriate, like a button-down blouse paired with khakis or chinos and a leather belt, accessorized with a pair of hoop earrings and tortoise shell sunglasses tucked away in your Coach handbag.

If you’re looking for a perfect solitare wedding ring, please do yourself a favor and check out this 3/4 Carat Diamond and 14K Two Tone Gold 6 Prong Ring. Reasonably priced at $1,625, this elegant ring features timeless beauty that makes it a treasure to be adored forever. A dazzling round brilliant diamond sparkles from a dramatic six prong white gold basket setting atop a slender yellow gold band. It’s a true expression of love.

This is the third post in my series about Sun, moon, and stars jewelry. This post is all about star jewelry. Star jewelry is very popular. Star jewelry gives a youthful flair to any outift and is appropriate for all seasons. Versatile star jewelry can take you from the office and into the evening.

Take a moment to look at this 7 5/8 Carat Onyx and Diamond 14K White Gold Ring with star designs. This stunningly ring pairs the refined drama of deep black elegance with the icy fire of sparkling diamonds. A glistening, onyx is gorgeously accented with a graceful setting of 14K white gold diamond studded star motifs. You can just imagine how incredible this ring will look at a party or other festive occasion!

In a recent post, I started a quick series of posts based on celestial bodies. My last post was about the Sun. This time around, I’d like to focus on the moon. Moon jewelry is great for Halloween. Moon jewelry is also perfect for going out and parties!

Check out these 14K Yellow Gold White Crystal Half Moon Earrings for only $85. Pamper yourself or someone special with these interesting half moon earrings. The exquisitely crafted 14K yellow gold design are touched with dainty crystals. They’re perfect for casting a spell over a date or staying up dancing until the witching hour! Their low, budget friendly price means you can sparkle in style without breaking the bank!

As we move into Fall and the season changes, I want to take some time and share with you some jewelry inspired by celestial bodies – the Sun, moon, and stars. You may find some of these looks very fitting for the upcoming holidays.

Today I’d like to share with you this lovely 5 5/8 Carat Smokey Quartz and Citrine Sterling Silver Pendant and Chain availalbe for just $85. This sunburst design features one of the most durable gemstones, citrine. It gets its name from the French for lemon, in honor of its vibrant yellow hue. Beautiful smokey quartz accompanied by sunny citrines are crafted in a lustrous sterling silver setting. This sunny piece of jewelry is, of course, great for summer but it also a good fit for Fall!

Express yourself in true style with this gorgeously crafted 14K Two Tone Gold Star of David Pendant and Chain. A traditional Star of David is beautifully rendered in two tone 14K polished gold, and suspended from a delicate yellow gold chain. This is a great way to celebrate the holidays and it also makes a great gift any time during the year.

In a recent post I shared with you that the birthstone for October is Opal. Opals are so elegant and subtle. Opals has classic appeal similar to pearls. Combined with diamonds or other gemstones, opals can also be dramatic.

If you’d like to experience the stylish elegance that opals offer, take a moment to view these 3 3/4 Carat Opal and Iolite 14K Gold Earrings. In these stunningly simple earrings, fiery oval opals and iolites appear in elegant settings of gleaming yellow gold. It’s a gorgeous look that works equally well for every day or special occasions.

The astrological symbol for Libra represents the scales. Many modern astrologers regard it as the most desirable of zodiacal types because it represents the zenith of the year, the high point of the seasons, when the harvest of all the hard work of the spring is reaped. Libra is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac.

People born between September 23 – October 23 are Libras. If that’s you or someone you love, then you should consider this 14K White Gold Diamond Libra Pendant and Chain as a gift. As a Libra, your star sign is represented by the scales and ruled by Venus. Display your creative, sensual nature with this traditional zodiac glyph beautifully rendered as a polished white gold pendant highlighted with a dazzling diamond.

October’s birthstone is Opal. Precious opal is a gemstone that exhibits flashes of rainbow-like colors when viewed from different angles. The colors are created by an arrangement of silica spheres within the opal. The opals we see most often in jewelry have a milky-white base with varying flashes of color.

Do not use harsh cleansers on your opals and do not clean opals with ultrasonic cleaners. Never rub oil on an opal, because although it makes the fire brighter it can damage the opal. Some jewelers recommend you periodically soak opals in water to help them reabsorb lost moisture.

If you’re looking for a great gift for yourself or someone you love with an October birthday, you must take a look at this 3/4 Carat Opal 14K Yellow Gold Pendant and Chain for just $175. The fiery, lustrous opals in this luxurious pendant are beautifully complemented by rosy garnets set in classic design of gleaming yellow gold.