Showing posts with label .925 Sterling Silver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label .925 Sterling Silver. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Perfect Earrings For A Special Woman

This time of year I start really looking ahead to Christmas and start planning things. One thing I like to think about now are the gifts I want to give to family and friends. It's important to me to give gifts that would be something the receiver will love and use. So I think long and hard about it.


One person I plan on giving a special gift to will be receiving this beautiful pair of .925 Sterling Silver Filigree Phoenix Dangle Earrings from Renaissance Jewellery. From the moment I got this pair of earrings I knew who would love them and that they would look amazing with many of her outfits.


The earrings have a beautiful filigree design that is airy and light. You can hardly feel the earrings once you are wearing them. They feel very comfortable and with the long fishhook back, they stay in place without the need of a back. I also like that they come in a lovely gift box with each earring in a separate plastic bag to protect them from scratches or other damage.


The workmanship on these is amazing. They are really well made and have no rings that have tiny gaps in them for the earring to separate over time. They hang off your ear at a comfortable length without being too long or without tangling in your hair. I love how they look and they can work with so many styles and outfits, both dressy and casual. Best thing is, they are extremely affordable!

You can purchase the Renaissance Jewellery .925 Sterling Silver Filigree Phoenix Dangle Earrings HERE!

This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Earrings For Everyday Wear

Sometimes the simple things in life are the best. I don't mind the occasional flash or bang to give some excitement to my life, but there is something abut reliable and consistent!


That's one reason why I love this pair of earrings that will work for so many different looks and I feel comfortable wearing. Stera Jewelry has this lovely pair that fits both of those things. The Elegant Vintage Look .925 Sterling Silver & Black Onyx Drop Earrings with Wire and Hook Closure is a pair of earrings I could wear almost every day and love it.


The earrings are .925 sterling silver, which is always a plus in my book. If I have a choice of metal, it will always be silver. Intricate strands of silver are woven around to form a nest-like fame for the onyx stone in the center. The back of the earrings are solid silver and all of it has an antique look to it. They remind me of some of the things I found in my Grandmother's jewelry box. What I really love is the classic design. It is something that looks beautiful now and will carry through for many years to come.


I enjoy the lightness of these too. You can hardly tell you have them on while wearing them. They hang down from my ears at the perfect length and are the perfect length for drop earrings. As I go through my day, I tend to forget I have them on.

The closure gives me a really nice sense of security knowing they are not going to fall out or catch in my long hair. I can say that the quality of these earrings is exceptional. I will enjoy wearing these with many outfits from casual to work and then out for a date.


These would make lovely gifts for someone you love or for a special occasion.

You can purchase the Stera Jewelry Sterling Silver & Black Onyx Drop Earrings HERE!


This reviewer received the product free or at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Monday, April 11, 2016

Forest Charm Earring From Novica Offer Simple Elegance To Your Look

There are pieces of jewelry that I wear a lot, sometimes too much. But the pieces I do wear a lot are ones that I just love. This is one of those!


This is Forest Charm from Novica, and the earrings are just gorgeous. Believe me, the pictures do not do them justice. The earrings are made from .925 Sterling Silver and have Malachite stones mounted on them. The silver is beautifully made and shines like crazy. I just love the little details in the design.


The malachite is a beautiful green that has veins of different colors of green flowing through the stones. I really love how simple, yet elegant these stones are. They are the perfect color for me. I wear a lot of greens and these go with so many different outfits I have.


The beauty of the product and the details are not all that is significant from Novica. Their packaging is too. Each piece arrives in a special way to protect the piece or pieces of jewelry from getting damaged.


They arrive in a plastic bag. Inside that plastic bag is a cloth pouch. The kind of cloth varies by the region of the world that your particular piece was made in.


Inside the cloth pouch is another plastic bag and the little booklet that Novica sends with each item to tell you a little about it and the artisan who made it. Inside that plastic bag is one of the earrings in this particular case and another small plastic bag. Inside that plastic bag is the second earring.

Now why am I telling you this? Because if the company takes this much care to protect the jewelry and keep the pieces from rubbing and bumping together, you can imagine how much care they take in other things like their customer service and the work they do with the individual artisans from around the world.


I appreciate the details throughout the whole process of how these earring were made and how they were sent off to me. These would make a lovely gift for each lady in your life.

You can purchase the Novica Forest Charm Earrings HERE!

This reviewer received the product at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Infinite Beauty Is A Stunning Piece of jewelry From Novica

MahavirIn the city of Jaipur, India, there is an artisan who says, "I believe designing jewelry is one of the most creative art forms. One can design an endless amount of jewelry. Each new creation inspires me to create more."

Mahavir specializes in jewelry with semi-precious stones. Each piece he designs come from his heart and he enjoys each step from cutting and faceting the stones to casting the metals to the final piece. "My designs are traditional and contemporary. I am especially proud of my Jaipur line, which features gemstones inlaid upon unique designs that stylistically represent my beloved hometown."

I am fortunate to own a piece of Mahavir's Jaipur line. It is 'Infinite Beauty', a .925 sterling silver necklace with three beautiful cultured freshwater pearls.


This piece of jewelry is so lovely and elegant, yet it has a simplicity that is charming. The design of the silver enhances the pearls, one on top of the other. It hangs form a sterling silver chain in just the right spot on your decollete. What I love is the way this necklace can transition from jeans and a
t-shirt to a dressier outfit in the evening without a problem.


The beautiful workmanship on this necklace is amazing. The silver is highly polished and smooth and encases each pearl in it's own little nest. After wearing this several times over the past week or so, I have been so happy with how it looks and sits on my neck. I have also been thrilled to receive the many compliments on it as well.


This, like all products from Novica, comes with information abut the artist who designed it and the details of the piece, delivered in a decorative gift bag, carefully packaged so it will not get damaged in shipment. It is a piece of jewelry that will last the test of time.

You can purchase the Novica "Infinite Beauty" .925 Sterling Silver and Cultured Freshwater Pearl Necklace HERE! 


This reviewer received the product at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Friday, April 1, 2016

Beautiful, Intricate Design For the Discerning Man

Komang Wijayana said,
Komang Wijayana"I love to create something from many kinds of materials. God gave us a lot of things that are already amazing to make into nice jewelry. When I was 10 years old, my parents told me to learn about silver jewelry because someday, when I got older, I'd be able to make a living from this skill. They are master jewelers and have worked in this field since 1982, mostly in silver but also in gold. They taught me everything. The way they love their work made me love this world of jewelry. I love this job! It's like a hobby that makes money for living. I'm still single, and I feel like nothing will stop me in this career. "The nicest part of my jewelry is the uniqueness of its style. Although it shows an ethnic influence, it's different. The materials I use are silver, gold, gemstones, pearl, leather, wood and even bone. I love to create something from many kinds of materials. God gave us a lot of things that are already amazing to make into nice jewelry."

Komang is a wonderful artisan who lives in Celuk, the silver capital of Bali. One of the things he does is work with Novica through National Geographic. He designs special pieces just for Novica that are wonderful, full of beautiful details and are timeless.


One piece that I have the privileged of owning is called "Flowing Waters". It is the most beautiful bangle bracelet I have seen in a long time! The bracelet was designed for men, but I don't think it looks too bad on a woman either. It is made of .925 sterling silver and has six intricately woven bands of silver that look like a flowing river that wrap around your wrist.


This is not a simple, light weight piece of jewelry. This is a substantial piece that has some weight to it, yet while you are wearing it, feels comfortable and familiar. It also stands out without being gaudy or overbearing. It's a statement piece for any modern man.


It arrives in a lovely cloth cover box with two small pillows inside, one on the top and one on the bottom, to cushion and protect the piece from damage while being shipped. It is a perfect gift box for a presentation to someone special.


Novica has done it again with this amazing piece by Komang Wijayana. It further proves to me how carefully Novica chooses the artisans they work with. Not just any product will do for them. The work is distinctive and lovely!

You can purchase the Novica Sterling Silver Flowing Waters Cuff Bracelet HERE!

This reviewer received the product at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Saturday, March 19, 2016

Simply Elegant Earrings

Simple elegance is something I truly appreciate. I am not a gaudy person by any means, and finding something that makes a lovely statement while still being attention getting is not easy.


Novica has helped me with finding something that is elegant, delicate, and makes a statement. Sunrise Spirit is a wonderful pair of Amethyst and cultured Fresh Water Pearl earrings made with .925 Sterling Silver. I absolutely adore these earrings.

As soon as I received them, I put them on and could feel how nice they were going to be. The weight of them is negligible. They feel so light and airy while wearing them. The closure on the back gives me security while wearing them too. I have very long hair and have caught many a pair of earrings in it and lost some that way.


The silver is exquisite. It is very well crafted. One can hardly see where the silver was soldered. The artisan who made these, Kenari, is a true craftsman. She is a very talented designer and I love her pieces. Kenari is Balinese and works with Novica in association with National Geographic. I really appreciate how Novica aims at helping artisans all around the world produce and sell their beautiful work. We are the better for it.

I was very impressed with the two amethyst stones. Their total weight is 1.5 carats, and each stone is just lovely. I wish the pictures showed just how beautiful they are in person.  They are clear and bright, and the color is amazing. The more sunlight on them, the brighter they are. I have received many compliments while wearing these and could not be happier about that. They are noticed and appreciated for their beauty and not for being in your face. One of my best friends said they hang down at the perfect length and I agree with her.


The small fresh water pearls just add to the elegance. They are a nice contrast to the amethyst, and add so much to the total look against the sterling silver. All four of the stones are backed completely except for small holes behind the amethyst to allow light to penetrate the stones.

The earrings arrive in individual plastic bags to keep them from bumping around on each other and getting scratched. They are slipped inside a nice little cloth bag and include a small book, like all Novica pieces do, that tells you about the artisan and what they made. I really appreciate the little books. I learn about who made them and it makes a connection between me and them and the jewelry more personal.


I would highly recommend these earrings to you for any of the women in your life. They are perfect for feeling a little more dressed up without overdoing it, although they work well with jeans and a sweater too. I can see them worn by women and teens alike and both just loving them.

You can purchase a pair of Sunrise Spirit Amethyst and cultured Fresh Water Pearl earrings made with .925 Sterling Silver HERE!

This reviewer received the product at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Classic Design With That Extra Little Something

One of the most classic kind of earrings almost all of us have is a good pair of hoops. They work with everything, from casual to dressy, and they just feel good while you are wearing them.

But if you are like me, you don't want just average hoop earrings, you want something that has an extra little something. That's one reason why I love this pair of hoop earrings. They have that extra little something and I love that.


Novica teamed up with a very talented artisan, Kenari, who comes from a family of silver workers and is Balinese, to make these beautiful .925 sterling silver floral hoop earrings and share them with us. The shape is classic and just the right size. Each hoop is 1" in diameter, a perfect size to make a simple, yet elegant statement.


The design of the earrings is just lovely, a row of simple flowers, one right after the other, curving from front to back. It gives the earrings that little extra something that is nice to have in a classic design.


I love wearing these earrings. With 3 feet of long hair, I have struggled with hoops, getting my hair caught and either pulling the earring out or tugging on my ear to the point that it really hurts. Even with the floral design, my hair has not caught once on these earrings. With the back closure the way it is, my hair has nowhere to hook into. It has saved me from losing one and from tugging on my ears.


These would make a lovely pair of earring for a special woman in your life who loves classic design with that extra little something.

You can purchase a pair of Novica's .925 Sterling Silver Floral Hoop Earrings 'Frangipani Garland', HERE!

This reviewer received the product at a discounted price in order to bring you an honest review. No other form of compensation was given. All opinions are those of the reviewer.