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I’m tickled pink that I won this engraved brass heart charm necklace from The Daily Obsession’s recent giveaway. The necklace is from Red Freckles, a jewelry line designed by Lisa Schulman, and features a 14K gold filled chain with a hand engraved brass heart charm with different quotes from popular movies. Take a look at the different choices after the jump.
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I recently discovered beautiful handmade jewelry from San Francisco based Peggy Li Creations. Peggy’s work has been featured in TV shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Medium and magazines like Lucky and O. Her designs range from the classic, dainty, trendy, vintage, exotic and even edgy so there is something for everyone.
I really enjoyed browsing through her well-designed website and I loved a lot of what I saw and read (the item descriptions are just lovely!). The good news is, her pieces are affordable. Even better news is that Peggy is offering ShopDiary readers 20% off with coupon code “SHOPDIARY” from now until January 29. Take note that every piece of jewelry is handmade by Peggy and it may take 1 to 2 weeks for delivery. Just a reminder in case you need something for Valentine’s Day.
Here are a few of my favorites. Click on each link for the story behind each piece.
Mixed metallics are in. And how cute are these two heart charms nestled together like peas in a pod?
This necklace reminds me of a piece from the Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra collection. It’s not the same, but it’s similar.
I would give my princess cut diamond earrings a break to wear this pair. It’s cute and interesting.
An interesting and exquisite necklace, this is by far the most expensive piece on the site. The inset photo shows the red and green enamelwork found behind the pendant.
FabSugar posed this fun question recently: Let’s pretend we’re going to tonight’s Golden Globes awards show: what’s a girl to wear? Now I’ve got the Californian laid back style down pat, but who doesn’t like dressing up once in awhile? I readily took to the challenge.
So let’s assume that I have to walk the red carpet , I have no stylist and I have less than 24 hours to come up with my outfit. That leaves me with limited choices, so no bespoke gowns for me. Let’s also assume that I am tall and statuesque because the outfit that I came up with requires such proportions to carry it well on the red carpet.
First off, I started looking for the dress. I chose this floor length tiered gown from Carmen Marc Valvo because this was the best that I’d found so far since I started looking. I would have preferred something lighter but remember my contraints? At any rate, since I’m tall and statuesque (ahem), I think this midnight blue strapless gown would look fantastic on my killer bod. The pleated satin, black lace tiers and blue streaks make a great combination.
I must be lucky. Lately, I won two giftcards at work and this pretty necklace at Shopaholics Di’s monthly contest. Created by indie designer Melissa Pope of Stones on String, this charm necklace is appropriately called “Get Lucky”. It is made of green jade and adventurine, gemstones for luck, mixed with shiny Swarovski crystals and a sterling silver four leaf clover on an 18″ sterling silver chain. How could I not feel incredibly lucky? I guess that means I should buy some lottery tickets today, huh?
Thank you so much, Diana and Melissa!
Mikimoto introduces new pieces in its special collection of cultured pearl jewelry to benefit breast cancer awareness charities. Inspired by the pink ribbon, the symbol for breast cancer awareness, the 2006 collection highlight is an Akoya cultured pearl bracelet strung with pale pink silk thread. A luxurious twist on the rubber “cause” bracelet, it features a ribbon charm in 18K rose gold and is finished with a Mikimoto clasp in 18K rose gold. Other new pieces for 2006 are an Akoya cultured pearl necklace strung with pink thread and 2 Akoya cultured pearl and pink sapphire brooches. Donation to Young Survival Coalition (YSC): 5% of sales. The collection will be available during October at Mikimoto boutiques and select Mikimoto authorized retailers.
Cartier Roadster Watch $3,800.00
The Roadster is made of stainless steel and features a pink dial, accented with subtle pink ribbons. The sleek design is inspired by automobiles of the 1950s. Sculpted lines create a beautifully balanced architecture of steel that is both sporty and sophisticated. Interchangeable straps and a bracelet can be removed and reattached in moments, offering two looks with one watch. Donation: $200 per watch sold. Guaranteed donation of $16,000 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Watch will be sold exclusively through Tourneau stores nationwide.
Women’s Roadster
Men’s Roadster
Van Cleef & Arpels Special Edition Pink Alhambra Pendant $1,950
This exquisitely elegant limited-edition pendant is set in pink gold with pink sapphires. Pink Alhambra pendant of 18kt rose gold and pink sapphires; Van Cleef & Arpels donates $1,000 to the BCRF for each Pink Alhambra pendant of 18kt rose gold and pink sapphires sold. www.vancleef-arpels.com or 800-822-5797.
Baccarat Eclipse Pink Crystal Pendant $250.00
Lunar inspired crystal jewels handcrafted in Baccarat, France, this “Eclipse” pendant has been specially designed in pink for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Donation: $40 from the sale of each necklace.
Alexandra Knight, purveyor of exclusive, made-to-order alligator handbags and accessories, will donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of her pink heart-shaped keychains to the Young Survival Coalition.
Innovative architect Frank Gehry has collaborated with preeminent jeweler Tiffany & Co. to create six distinct jewelry collections and tabletop items. The Frank Gehry collection is comprised of six series named after recurring motifs in Gehry’s work: Fish, Torque, Axis, Fold, Equus and Orchid. Here are a few of my favorites:
These Fish pendants are darling! The beguiling shape is mesmerizing. They come in rare and exotic woods such as acacia, ebony and pernambuco, and materials like black gold and cacholong stone.
This Axis bracelet is sleek
The collection debuted two months ago and is available in select Tiffany & Co. stores and will be released to more stores and online this summer.
