Mother’s Day is a time for you to celebrate your mother and all she has done for you. While it may seem like a holiday created by Hallmark to sell greeting cards, that really doesn’t matter as your mother deserves a special day in order to relax and enjoy her children or, if she chooses, a day to enjoy herself without the everyday stress of being a mother. This day is one that can be filled with celebration as well as gift-giving to make her feel good about all of her hard work. As a mother yourself, you may appreciate what your mother has done for you even more now that you see all of the hard work and dedication it takes to be a good mom. Most mom’s would rather you just visit and have a nice day with them, but many opt to give their mom something special on her special day. You could get her a day of beauty and relaxation at a local spa or even a nice dinner out to make her feel special. Flowers are always appreciated, but the best gift for a mom on Mother’s Day is most certainly jewelry. What woman doesn’t love jewelry? Not only is it beautiful, but it can be used as a symbol of your mother’s dedication to motherhood and how much you appreciate all of her efforts.
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If you want to design your own engagement ring, you might want to take your hand size into account. All jewelry will either focus attention towards a body part or away from it. Some diamond shapes make your fingers look more slender, for short stubby fingers, and others will make them look chubby. The same is true with necklace styles that can either draw attention to a beautiful neckline or make everyone stare at your big breasts. The large statement earrings and necklaces that are popular right now still have to be proportional to your body type or it can end up looking like they are weighing you down instead of adorning you. Be careful when looking for jewelry pieces to make sure they enhance your body type in ways that make you more attractive, not less.
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It’s not quite Goth, but the heavy industrial look this spring does include spikes. It’s pop culture jewelry with attitude and it is going to be lots of fun to buy and wear this spring and summer! The look can be modified from daytime to night just by piling more on because layering is one way to add weight and make a statement. Here is a peek at some of the hottest looks right now in the jewelry world.

Cuff Bracelets

Get them spiked or studded, from pyramid shapes to spikes made from industrial item like nuts and bolts in leather or different bands of metal. These leather cuff bracelets come in as many colors and you can think of and aren’t just being worn on the wrists. Add some to your ankles to highlight platform shoes, and you’re starting to get the idea this summer.
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If you love jewelry, you don’t really need a reason to go out and get diamond or cubic zirconia jewelry. However, any holiday is also a good excuse – like Saint Patrick’s Day. Whether you’re Irish or not, holidays represent a time to have some fun with your jewelry by opting for themed jewelry. Those that really are Irish can wear green to celebrate their Irish heritage. Since Saint Patrick is a saint, you can even celebrate the holiday with religiously-inspired themes.
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You may not find many people wearing genuine diamonds in the Mardi Gras parade, but that does not mean bling is not in. Costume jewelry that is large, gaudy, and shiny is taking center stage at Mardi Gras celebrations, with many people taking their cues from the Oscars or New York Fashion Week.  While glamorous actresses on the red carpet wear the real thing, you are more likely to see rhinestones, sequins, and crystals on Mardi Gras costumes.

Being Queen for a Day

Mardi Gras costumes can run the range of anyone’s imagination. There are mermaid skirts, flowing dresses with empire waists, and lovely ball gowns. You might even see a Hollywood cocktail dress. Add some black gloves and few diamond-looking accessories, and you’re ready to hit the street. In fact, Mardi Gras is not just about one celebration. People can have more than one costume for various event and parties going on all over the city.
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As the weather gets warmer, sleeves get shorter and we get the urge to decorate our arms with all manner of shiny bracelets, some of it even being alternative jewelry in rubber, leather, or Lucite.  What’s going to be hot this year?

Rubber Bracelets

Club kids and ravers cover their wrists in clusters of rubber o-rings or “kandy” made from plastic pony beads some that even glow in the dark.  A holdover from the 70’s and 80’s punk scene, it’s a fun look for parties and high school. Leather cuffs are showing up on wrists and ankles and can be studded or have eyelets.
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Many Hollywood icons are wearing jewelry inspired by nature. Even royalty in the past has had a special spot for nature jewelry as seen by Queen Victoria’s jewelery. This season we’re seeing gold and neutrals in abundance.  Cheerful yellow reminds us of the glorious sun putting winter’s dull grays behind us for another year.  Beautiful spring jewelry revives our spirits and brightens our eyes.
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New York always has something happening, and this week from February 11th to the 18th will be New York’s Fashion Week. You can see genuine diamonds next to industrial bolts and nuts as 250 jewelry and fashion designer bring out their visions of Fall 2011. They will host over 100 fashion previews of runway collections that are sure to enchant fashion editors and consumers alike. The hoopla doesn’t end there, as this is just the start of the fashion shows that will move from New York to Milan and Paris with London and Italy somewhere in between.

Gold is Back

The glittery yellow hue is showing up in fabrics and jewelry, along with diamonds. There is optimism about the direction the economy is taking and designers are seeing the move from minimal luxury to more fashion that pampers. Gold is not coming back like it was in the ‘80s with conspicuous consumption at its height, but you will certainly see more of this lovely color and metal in the fall collections. It can be used to make a collection seem luxurious without adding too much to the price point.
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The recession has impacted gift-giving in the past few year  with fewer luxury items bought as gifts. People focused more on practical gifts rather than the diamond deal of the day. With some recovery happening in the economy, jewelry and other luxury items are going back to the top of everyone’s wish lists, especially jewelry. A survey by the National Retail Federation has shown a striking increase in the people who are asking for jewelry as a gift this holiday season. Approximately 23 percent of consumers want jewelry for Christmas, versus only 10 percent two years ago. That’s a sharp reversal of trends from practical, budget-conscious gifts, to ones that are luxury items. Here are a few gifts to consider for those people who must have jewelry for Christmas this year.
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Holidays are about celebrations and family and friends, but they can also mean crowds full of strangers when shopping for gifts like pop culture jewelry. If you want to enjoy your holidays with less stress, then you need a strategy to keep from being caught in a traffic jam, whether on the roads or in the stores. Here are a few easy ways to keep your holidays simple and stress-free.

Secret Santa

One way to reduce gift-buying trips is to hold a Secret Santa. It’s much easier to shop for just one person, then everyone who is expecting a gift. This can save you a bundle and let you devote your time to getting a truly special gift for just one person on your list, instead of multiple relatives or coworkers. Continue reading »