Sterling Silver Charms for the Times

Hot Diamonds has been in the charm business for a number of years--but it was their latest Special Editions of whimsical and contemporary pieces that set Hot Diamonds aside from the other more traditional charm collections out there.

My all time favorite in the Special Edition series is the Hectic Hen. Perfect for the gal who runs around like the proverbial chicken with its head cut off, this charm iconically depicts "school run" chaos, a social life out of control or perhaps a workaholic. Like every Hot Diamonds charm, the Hectic Hen is crafted in sterling silver with a signature brilliant-cut diamond. Hectic Hen also has accents of 24K gold like all six of the Special Edition charms.


Another tongue-in-cheek iconic gem is "The Big Cheese," a hefty wedge of swiss cheese molded in sterling silver for that hard-working lady who was recently promoted or who has achieved success in a venture.

A personal favorite of mine is "Two Peas in a Pod." Laugh at the same jokes, love the same movies and adore the same cocktail? Two Peas in a Pod makes a terrific statement gift. But for me, the mother of identical twins, I wear this charm for yet another meaning. I love that it actually opens on a hinge to reveal the pods!

All six of these hotter-than-hot Hot Diamonds Special Edition Charms can be found in our Hot Diamonds Charm Gallery at Jewelry Crossings: http://www.jewelrycrossings.com/store/HDcharms_home-ss3.php.

Lori Bonn's Nautilus Collection Now at Jewelry Crossings

This week we introduced Lori Bonn's latest limited edition collection "Nautilus" on our site. Lori has translated the romance of the sea and captured its shimmering blue green waters with an array of necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets using blue mabe pearl, sky blue topaz, rainbow moonstone, green amethyst and an occasional white pearl. She accents many of the pieces with nautilus shells and dainty, whimical touches of sterling silver starfish.

We predict this collection will sell out very quickly as it speaks of balmy breezes and exotic beaches--something we are are yearning for after the long winter. I can just picture a yummy white linen outfit accented with Nautilus bling. A Nautilus necklace and earring combo will look sensational on Easter with the Spring's softer colors.

One of my favorite Nautilus pieces is the Bon-Bon slide bracelet (which can be worn all by itself as a very cool sterling bracelet) with the starfish slider charm, blue mabe slider and rainbow moonstone slider. Lori offers many other slide charms that can also be added to the mix.

Easter is fast approaching and we've had orders and inquiries about cross jewelry. We've recently added five exquisitely-crafted crosses by Sara Blaine, found on our Sara Blaine necklace page, that incorporate gemstones like blue topaz, citrine, peridot and iolite, into the design. What I particularly love about these cross designs is that Sara has made all of them reversible and offered the designs in either sterling silver or a combination of sterling silver and 18K gold. This gives the wearer flexibility in style and price tag--bejewelled cross or plain--and silver prices or higher with the added gold touches. The crosses can be ordered with or without chains. I can see them looking beautiful on a plain silver neck collar (like the one we feature in our Thai Silver Section, TS038).
We also carry a beautiful sterling silver and pearl cross by another designer that has received loads of attention, ST_R42159.

Jewelry Crossings Welcomes the Recessionista

Jewelry Crossings welcomes the Recessionista who is searching for style and the right price tag for his or her budget. We've just marked our brand new 2010 Sentosha Collection from Baroni 25% off plus we have many deep sales on fashion brands like Lori Bonn and Sara Blaine (hint: look in "Loot" on our home page!).

According to Tim Malone in today's JCK online magazine, "the term "recessionista" was first documented during the recession back in 1993 and it is relevant to many of today’s fashion, accessory and jewelry customers. Recessionista is an etymological approach that blends together two concepts: recession and fashionistas. This is an important concept to jewelry marketers because it represents how fashion oriented consumers are balancing their budgets and their need to dress trendy and cultured. These consumers are budget oriented and are looking for less expensive versions of items they desire."

"Fashion, accessories and jewelry that help recessionistas relate to their individuality are highly valued by recessionistas.

"Recessionistas are a reflection of the ongoing recession that has influenced many consumers to tighten their budgets and search out product offerings that promise the most value. These consumers still have the same desires as before the recession, but now they are willing to settle for scaled down substitutes. "