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Ghome Tiger Eye Bracelet

September 27, 2016 · Leave a Comment

I grew up close to a Natural History Museum, and the gift shop always has an incredible selection of minerals and interesting jewelry made out of real semi-precious stones. Seeing and owning these quality pieces make my standard for gemstone jewelry relatively high. So I was thrilled to find a quality gemstone piece in the Ghome Tiger Eye Bracelet.

Ghome Tiger Eye Bracelet

The bracelet is offered in either a 6mm bead or an 8mm bead size. I chose the 8mm size. It is delicate but still makes a statement. It looks good stacked with other bracelets, but I almost hesitate to use it like that because the individual beads are so beautiful. So if you want to use it as a stacked bracelet, I would recommend pairing it with bracelets that bring out the beautiful colors in the beads and making this bracelet the focal point.

Each bead shows the luminous colors that are found in Tiger Eye stones. While I have collected minerals since childhood and have seen many beautiful Tiger Eye specimens, I don’t think I ever noticed the incredible golden and copper hues in Tiger Eye until I examined this bracelet. It is highly polished and looks far more expensive than it is.

The piece comes in a soft jewelry bag for storage. Since the stones are so vibrant, you will want to keep it in the bag when not in use to avoid scratches and dirt. If it does get dirt on it, you will want to use a soft cloth to clean it so as to avoid micro-scratches that will dull the shine on these beautiful beads.

The bracelet is highly affordable, so it makes a great gift for anyone. It would be perfect for an older child or teen. Adults will love it too for its beauty and quality!

Find it here.

Ghome Tiger Eye Bracelet

I received this item at a discount for testing and review purposes.

Espere Purple Zirconia Tear-Drop Dangle Drop Earrings

August 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Espere Purple Zirconia Tear-Drop Dangle Drop Earrings

I like these earrings because they give a more expensive look than I expected. The white gold gives a modern take on a classic drop style design. They come in a colorful patterned gift box, and the earrings are on a padded cushion.

Copper plated white gold; these earrings have a beautiful shine to them. Some white gold plate looks like chrome, but these do not. The cut of the stones gives multi-facet reflections and a high-shine that appears more expensive. They are a nice size, not too small, not too large and dangly. I like that they command some attention without being obnoxiously obvious, they are more ladylike but aren’t sedate. They are heavier than many earrings; I would not wear them on a daily basis and consider them more suitable for special occasion use.

These would be suitable for bridesmaid gifts, proms, or for general wear with more polished outfits for going to museums, brunch, or dinner to add a bit of sparkle around the face without being over the top. While this type of drop earring style has been around for a while, the sleek look of the smooth white gold gives a modern, current look. This makes them suitable for a graduation gift while not seeming like “Grandma jewelry” to a teen.

PURPLE ZIRCONIA VERSES AMETHYST: SIDE-BY-SIDE COMPARISON

Espere Purple Zirconia Tear-Drop Dangle Drop Earrings vs an appraised Amethyst Ring

Espere Purple Zirconia Tear-Drop Dangle Drop Earrings compared to an appraised Amethyst Ring

The purple zirconia looks like a particularly clear-cut amethyst natural stone. I held my actual better quality amethyst stone ring next to the earrings, and the purple zirconia is a pretty good dupe for amethyst, just slightly brighter than a real amethyst. But I didn’t notice that it was a more saturated, bright purple until holding the real amethyst up to the purple zirconia. You won’t fool a mineralogist, jeweler or most collectors into thinking these are a pair of $800 amethyst drop earrings, but the purple zirconia looks pretty good, and I would believe that they cost much more than they did. And sometimes, even if you have an $800 pair of earrings, you might be reluctant to wear them in the event you lost an earring. Realistically, many formal events – such as a prom, or wedding venue, or dinner at a nicer restaurant – have dim lighting where it would be difficult to tell the difference between the A+++ grade purple zirconia and amethyst.

That said, the purple color is especially flattering to someone with green or brown eyes. The shape of the earrings looks good with long or short hairstyles. Makes for a lovely gift or as a treat for yourself.

Find these lovely earrings at Amazon.

I received this product for testing and review purposes.

Marte Pocket Watch with Necklace Chain

June 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Marte Pocket Watch with Necklace Chain

I like the vintage feel of this watch. It can be dressed feminine or masculine depending on the overall outfit. This watch comes on a chain so it can be worn as a necklace or pendant and can be adapted with a watch fob to be worn on a suit or carried in a pocket. I have a silver family heirloom watch that has some detailing on the case body, but I am reluctant to wear it much for fear of losing it, and the crown is so delicate that the watch cannot be used to tell the time. It is nice to have an ornamental yet functional piece like this pocket watch that has a retro vibe and adds some nice detailing to simple outfits.

STYLE
It is stylized enough on the face of the watch to appeal to vintage lovers and steampunk fans, yet the exterior of the watch gives a classic, streamlined look that is suitable to be worn to a wedding. The face is white

MECHANICS
It is Japanese Quartz Movement with seconds hands. The crown is sturdy, so setting the time and opening the watch can be done easily. The case opens and closes smoothly. The chain is relatively thick.

AS A GIFT
This Pocket makes for a suitable gift for oneself or a friend and comes in a black gift box. It is a very good price for such as sturdy piece. Someone who like retro and vintage pieces but prefers a streamline, simple look would appreciate this watch. A nice gift for someone who likes pieces without too much fuss but a bit of element detailing.

Marte Pocket Watch with Necklace Chain

IDGIRL Jewelry Crystal Vintage Collar Choker

April 25, 2016 · Leave a Comment

This is a piece that looks more expensive when it is worn than it does in the photos. Not a dupe for a Harry Winston diamond necklace by any means, but it does resemble a nice vintage piece as the stones are faceted to reflect a very nice sparkle and it is a vintage style pattern. I got the JM014 style because I thought it had a nice art deco type look and would really give a simple line dress some sparkle.

This is a collar style choker necklace and I like that the pieces are chunked as seen in the advertising photo so that it has better movement and is more comfortable to move around while wearing it than many collar necklaces that don’t have much give to them. When the necklace is actually worn, though, these pieces lay flat on the neck. The brass clasp is secure and snaps shut with a click. The widest part of the necklace is about 1.34″ inches. The size of the rhinestones varies within the pattern which is attractive. I have not had any skin reactions to the base metal used on the back of the necklace.

Upon arrival, one stone had become loose but it was in the box and it easily glued back into place with a tiny dot of crazy glue. So I would recommend checking the necklace before wearing it to make sure that all the stones are secure. The stones were otherwise secure and the back of the necklace is well made, but I did take a star off for this issue because I would be reluctant to give this as a gift without fully inspecting the piece first, and I intend on inspecting the necklace to check for loose stones before each future wearing. I do intend on using and enjoying it, though.

Of note, these are not actual rhinestones, they are faceted acrylic fashioned to look like rhinestones, and they fooled me. That surprises me since I have several modern and vintage rhinestone jewelry pieces, and I REALLY didn’t know they were acrylic until I re-read the item description. I didn’t even realize it wasn’t real rhinestones when I held that rhinestone to glue it back in. But this is a good idea because the necklace is much lighter with the acrylic which does make it easier to wear.

The gift box is attractive and holds the necklace well. With the proviso to inspect for loose stones before giving it as a gift, this would indeed make a nice gift for prom or bridesmaids or a vintage jewelry lover. It really does appear to be a more expensive piece, this is a nice deal.