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.