4 Hot Tips for a Fantastic Jewelry Party

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If you love jewelry, why not have a jewelry party?

Often the first question when I recommend this is “What kind of jewelry party?” Well… have the kind that is the most fun for you! Here are several types to consider .. and perhaps try!

1) Jewelry Sharing Party

At this type of party people show what they find their best jewelry and their favorite unusual jewelry. People get ideas of ways to expand their jewelry wardrobe and have lots of fun. You can vote on your favorite, funniest, etc. and have prizes. Add some nice drinks and munchies and you are ready to roll!

2) Jewelry Trading Party

This is a variation of the clothing swap parties that many of us have enjoyed in the past. You bring the jewelries you no longer wear and trade them with others. Leftovers can be donated to charity if desired. You can feel good, get some new jewelry to wear, and follow up with a great movie excursion afterwards.

3) Jewelry Making Party

Beading parties and simple jewelry making parties can be fantastic. You can share costs of materials, bring your own or trade as desired. When done you will have several pieces for yourself or as holiday gifts. A wonderful way for an afternoon or evening of fun. Great music, conversations and sharing can make this a terrific time.

(See How to make Jewelry for ideas on making easy earrings.)

4) Jewelry Selling Party

For those who make jewelry, you can have the equivalent of an “Avon” party with your jewelry. People can try on jewelry you’ve made and possibly buy it. These can be fun too as long as the jewelry sell is not too hard and there are jeweleries people want to adore. Meet others who love jewelry and have lots of smiles!

What is your favorite type of jewelry party? Share your experiences.

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US Election Jewelry

In the United States, Election day is fast approaching. If you care who wins, you may wish to wear election jewelry to encourage others to vote. You have several choices of how to do this:

Simply wear Jewerly to Promote Voting - there are several types available to speak your peace.

Alternately, you can wear Patriotic Jewelry such as flags, party mascots, or military jewelry. All of these can be a way of making a statement and let your views be known.

No matter what your preference, voting is a way of expression. Find someone or something on the ballot and let your views be known.

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Cute Diamond Heart Pendant on Sale

I was browsing around jewelry sales and came across a very cute devilish heart pendant. It is normally priced at approx $170. On site it says approx $100. However, on the product page, it offers an additional 30% off - so it is really priced at: $67 WITH one day FREE shipping! That sounds like a great deal. It does NOT say when the extra 30% off price ends - I assume it will sometime soon, I could not find an end date. I hope you will see this in time!

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Fair Trade Jewelry

With all this talk about fair trade, how can one apply it to their accessories (and still have gorgeous jewelry). Fair trade jewelry is jewelry from around the world that is enabling people to lead better lives. It can be handmade jewelry from palm seeds or dyed with natural vegetable dyes. It is jewelry that makes a difference.

Here is a nice TV interview on fair trade jewelry:

You can feel extra good while looking beautiful when purchasing fair trade jewelry.

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What Is Your Favorite Fall Jewelry?

Fall represents the beginning of a season (like school), getting ready for many holidays, and a time to express yourself. What is your favorite fall jewelry? Below I’ll give some ideas .. but please add comments on what your favorite fall jewelry is.

Pumpkin Jewelry

Pumpkin jewelry can be a symbol of a large harvest, the brightness of a jack-o-lantern or a delight in pumpkin pie. It can show that you have fun with Halloween or that you truly appreciate Thanksgiving.

I find pumpkin jewelry just adds a bit more fun into life. It is just enough out of the norm to get lots of comments; yet still, nice enough to wear to work.

Fall Gemstones

For many, having seasonal jewelry makes life easier. When reading The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, George Kunz talks about Gemstones of the Season. The primary recommended Fall gemstone is one of hope and truth: the sapphire. It’s gorgeous radiant blue offers much to adore. Pink sapphire is also wonderful.

Latest Fall Fashion Jewelry Trends

Some people enjoy following the latest fall fashion jewelry trends rather than creating their own. If you are following fall fashion, big and bold is the key. Bold statement necklaces are the newest trend. These are larger necklaces that stand out. They can be large gemstones, multiple chains, or a wide variety of large beads. You wear a simple solid colored shirt to highlight the gorgeous necklace.

Cuff bracelets (or, if you prefer, multiple bangles) are also extremely popular this season. If you are more practical, mens watches are being worn by women for bolder appeal. Think big, think bold and you are fully on target for this years fall fashion scene. A few inches of wrist wear can make an outfit have an extra sparkle.

Large rings follow the trend — so if you have large, gorgeous rings, now is the time to start wearing them. Large hoops, large drop earrings, or chandelier are very trendy.

If you want large gemstone jewelry, amethyst jewelry is both beautiful and generally reasonably priced.

So comment on your favorite fall jewelry - what do you love best?

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Which Type of Hair Jewelry Do You Love?

There are so many choices for hair jewelry it can be overwhelming at times. The trick is to find something that is both comfortable and fits your style. Choosing for hair thickness, color and length helps. Do you want something colorful? A sparkle to bring attention? Or perhaps, maybe something fun! Here are several favorites that may spark your creativity.

Simple Elegance

If you are getting married or simply want to celebrate in style, this simple tiara will show off you without being gaudy. It seems to be just the right amount.

Something Fancy

Though the school girl barrette is usually for the younger crowd, glittering bling barrettes are still loved by many. I like the stars as they can be used for celebration or great gifts. If you are buying for a friend, add some nice quotes that go with star jewelry.

bling barrettes

Fun Hair Jewelry

If you want less showy pieces but also want fun, perhaps a glittering bee is more appropriate. This has real class and is a bit simpler. It is great for thin hair as it only requires a small amount to hold. It won’t hold up your hair-do — but will add a great conversation piece that is fun.

bee hair jewelry

If you love bees, here’s more bee jewelry.

More Ideas

Beaded hair bands, glittering scarves, simple sparkling diamonds are all popular. If you want something different, choose a favorite brooch and securely add it to your hair. Hair sticks can be wonderful on a hot day. Whichever you choose, enjoy!

What is your favorite type of hair jewelry? Add a comment below.

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Spot a Fake Rolex

Perhaps, you are aware of the saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. But when it comes to manufacturing false Rolex watch, the imitators are more likely veered on greed rather than flattery. Many times, fake Rolex copies are very amateurish and it would not even require jeweler’s proficient ability in order to spot a false one. These fake kinds are imprinted with stupidly spelled words, sharp edges, extra point within the logo’s crown, and other obvious flaws seen on the bracelet and bezels. The weight is as well unusually light for a 14K or 18K gold watch.

But keep in mind that there are $100 fake watches that are sold by friendly and gracious fellows and there are $1000 fakes that are also being sold by friendly and gracious individuals. Hence, it may be sometimes hard to discern a false one from the real Rolex watch. Price is NOT a determining factor (though sometimes an extremely low price may be a hint). These years, counterfeiters come in wide form of looks and sizes in order to better conceal their forgeries. And the only thing to do in order to effectively spot a fake Rolex watch is to ask a jeweler to remove the caseback in order to thoroughly examining the inner working of the watch.

Here are some of other reasonable things you wish to do in order to spot a fake Rolex, but keep in mind that this are not foolproof methods:

1. In many cases, the lettering on replicas contained misspelled words and/or is not spaced with the same precision that is found on authentic watches. Blurry letters also indicate forged watches. But be wary on high-end fake Rolexes since they are faithfully created that it may be hard to detect the wrongly imprinted letters even through the use of a magnifying glass.

2. The case reference number must as well be considered in order to spot a fake Rolex. Authentic ones are engraved equitably and they are mounted in the middle of the lugs which is the metal prong that holds the bracelet on their proper place. Also, the engravings found on authentic versions are known to reflect light and they contain spacing that is extremely precise in nature.

3. In the year 2002, Rolex started to etch their logo beneath the ‘6’; such micro-etched coronet is extremely hard to see by the naked eyes hence it is always safe to examine the watch with the use of a loupe in order to verify authenticity better. Scammers may also try to add this feature although it is not properly mounted.

4. The movement of the second hand should also be examined in order to spot a fake Rolex. Authentic kinds are made up with second hands that revolve around smoothly. Meaning, there should be no hesitation that is obvious in human’s eyes. Through the use of a microscope, you will see that there are about eight distinct ‘ticks’ per second. On fraud version, the second hand may hesitate to move continuously probably because of the simplicity of the inner mechanism. But again, this is not a good basis given that false high-end Rolex watches may now be replicated with second hands with continuous movements.

Hopefully these tips will help you properly identify a fake Rolex watch. Having a jeweler verify is recommended — but these will help you not be caught with the usual false replicas.

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Remind Me Watch

Jewelry with a purpose

Sometimes you need several alarms that vibrate. This could be for public speaking, taking pills, reminders for picking up children, appointments and more. You want this to be easy to carry, comfortable, and be easy to use. A reminder watch solves these issues. This 6 Alarm Watch will silently vibrate (or sound an alarm) for up to 6 different events a day. That could be lifesaving if it is for taking medications on time!

A multiple alarm watch would be the perfect gift for someone with complicated schedule needs.

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Win Free Jewelry

As we all love jewelry and getting it FREE is even better, I thought I would mention some jewelry contests and Free Jewelry that you may enjoy.

Jewelry Contests

I Never Grew up is giving away Twisted Silver jewelry. This is contemporary jewelry that you can change its looks depending on how you feel. That is if you have a necklace, it is easy to convert it to either a bracelet or an anklet. Very fun concept. To see what they are offering and enter by commenting on the blog, head on over to: Giveaway #12

Diamond Harmony has an ongoing sweepstakes - this month it is a mini journey necklace worth $225.

Nice Hawaii Jewelry Contest - subscribe to a once a month newsletter and get a chance to win very nice free jewelry.

Free Ring Sizer and Almost Free Jewelry

Free Ring and Toe Ring Sizer from Jewelry Mall. Nice to be able to measure your ring size. Use when your hands or feet are warm. Be sure it can glide smoothly over the knuckle as well.

Aloha Pearls is offering almost free pearl earrings. The pearl stud earrings are free but it costs $3.50 for shipping. Still looks like a nice gift for the price.

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Aquamarine Engagement Rings — A Nice Alternative

Aquamarine engagement rings are special rings with beauty and splendor. Aquamarine is considered the primary March birthstone. As the name implies, aquamarine gemstones can be found with varying shades of blue like the sea water it was named after. Varieties of this aquamarine color come in light hues of blue down to the deepest and brightest colors of azure-another name for the color blue.

Aquamarine engagement rings are mostly the ones given on special occasions such engagements and wedding proposals. Its distinct color makes it a perfect wear both for casual and everyday use. This gemstone is cut and designed in assortments of shapes without affecting its splendor and beauty. Oftentimes, aquamarine rings are enhanced in yellow gold, white gold and platinum settings. All these three have provided added radiance to aquamarine jewelry.

Choosing this as an engagement ring will certainly complement a woman. The aquamarine signifies a true beauty that is radiant, stunning and lasting. This serves as an idyllic option that can match with any types of cuts and styles. This can be in a princess-cut, marquise-cut, oval, and heart-shaped cut.

Just as it is considered a perfect ring to fit the most important woman in your life, aquamarine engagement rings also has trouble-free way of taking care of its stone. Mild soap and water is enough to keep its stone radiantly striking and fine-looking. So, the next time you search for a perfect ring, the aquamarine band can be a top option as you create a good start and establish a lasting bond with your partner.

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