While I can afford to buy some Hermes for myself – I just don’t dare to splurge because they are darn expensive – but that doesn’t mean that I cannot be happy for my girlfriends who care to pamper themselves with a few gifts every couple of months.  I would love some Hermes but I know that only people in Asia can or will know how to appreciate it – so even if I do get it and wear them here – no one will care to comment.  But I sure know how to appreciate a good thing when I do see one – and Hermes is a brand that will never go out of fashion – so it’s not just fashion – it’s an investment.  I bet whoever becomes the daughter-in-law of my girlfriends – will be darn lucky – because they would surely inherit all these expensive gifts.

I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised about upcycle jewelry right?  since I wear an upcycle hat like my daughter does. This upcycle necklaces are made out of wine and beer bottles – pretty unique right?    I do like it – looks like jade at first to me – but they are not. Simple yet sweet – and rustic looking with copper chain.  $28 only – from BottleHood.  I would love to buy one – but I’m allergic to anything but gold    so for those who loved rustic and unique – check bottlehood out – they have candles too.

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I’ve always loved Swarovski products and this Christmas – like all Christmases – Swarovski has got a few items that are pretty enticing – like this Intervalle Red Bangle – at only $250 for the thicker bracelet and $180 for the thinner one – I am very tempted to get it.  As much as I loved it – I am going to have to wait to try it out before buying it – because it would look nice on the screen – but on me – it may not fit me.  My wrist may be too small or big for it – or the color may not be right for my skin.   What about you ?  are you ever disappointed with buying something online and it doesn’t fit?

I do love how the flower jade look – and even if it isn’t real jade – I can’t tell the difference  – it’s alright – if it looks good on me – for $30 + shipping on etsy  – I think it’s worth buying.  So I ordered it – and waiting for its arrival.

The beautiful bracelet was entirely hand-knotted with natural carved light purple jade flower, jade beads and agate beads on purple nylon cotton cord. Bracelet terminates with a unique macrame slide that allows for size adjustability. Hand knotting is a traditional yet interesting technique in jewelry design.

Jade ~
Jade encourages practicality, wisdom, mental peace and tolerance of others. It reduces fear and increases a person’s capacity for giving and receiving love. The written character for jade means a combination of beauty and purity. It is associated with long life and good health.

I love the Y shape necklaces – because it makes my neck look longer – but sine I can’t wear costume jewelery like most people – I have to get one that is made of white gold and some crystals.  I love the Y-shape necklace – especially if you are wearing a low cut t-shirt or dress – it makes me feel so elegant and not so bare on the upper half of my body.

When my niece came home with something on her promise ring finger – I cannot helped but asked her where she got the ring from – after all – she just turned 16 – a little too young for a promise ring?  But yes, it was a promise ring ! should I be shocked or worry for the future of my daughter as well? Love the ring – but wonder if it was the right age to get a promise ring – only to be told by the Cousin that I shouldn’t overreact – after all – she is still young and a promise ring doesn’t mean that she was going to do something that her parents don’t want her to do.  Maybe, I’m old fashioned – or maybe I’m just being paranoid – but I’ll have to say it is a nice ring – so I asked my spouse – where was my promise ring when we first started dating?  and he rolled his eyes – of course.

A little Tiffany goes a long way – and you don’t need to wait for the spouse to buy you one – go pamper yourself like I did and bought a Tiffany Somerset ring just because.  Love it and wearing it.

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Saw this on Swaroski website this morning  – at only $32 – this bracelet can be used everyday and made of Padparadscha crystal that sparkles.  I love the color and the luminous bracelet.  Order them online – or you can buy them when you are in the city. I ordered it online.

The spouse’s niece was invited for a masquerade party at the end of the year – by her office friends – and she came over to borrow my tiara and look thru’ some prom dresses that I still had and were kept in good condition.  When I was buying my prom dresses – I made sure to choose those that were long lasting in style and those that I can wear on other occasion like a ball – or a party.  Even when i was young – I was pretty smart when it comes to buying things.  Like the tiara – I had kept it for years after my prom – and now the niece can use it and dress up like a princess.  So remember when you buy your next prom dress – choose those that you can wear again and again.

Swarovski has this new ring – and I wanted to get it online – as the jewelry store here do not carry rings in this small lil’ town.  But it’s the size that upsets me – because I’m a 7.5 for ring – but the online ring starts at 55.  So I wrote to Swarovski – and they came back with a generic answer!  *slap forehead* – so without the exact ring size to compare and try – I didn’t even dare order them.  What a shame !  now I can’t even buy that lovely ring! bummer!

Thank you for your message and for your interest in Swarovski.

The rings in Swarovski Fashion Jewellery are based upon the following (new) size charts. Please find hereafter the official new ring size matrix:

Size 50 = inner dia = 15.92 mm = inner circumf.  50 mm = Europe   9 – 11 = USA  5 – 5 3/8

Size 52 = inner dia = 16.67 mm = inner circumf.  52 mm = Europe 11 – 13 = USA  6 – 6 1/4

Size 55 = inner dia = 17.51 mm = inner circumf.  55 mm = Europe 14 – 16 = USA  7 – 7 1/4

Size 58 = inner dia = 18.47 mm = inner circumf.  55 mm = Europe 17 – 19 = USA  8 1/4 – 8 1/2

Size variances approx. +/- 10%.