Wondering why I’ve chosen this topic? Well, because I would love your opinion.

Yes, there are real gemstones in the vodka bottle. Diva Vodka is a wheat-based vodka that is triple distilled. The process of obtaining such an interesting type of alcohol is not as simple as it may seem.

To deserve having real gemstones included in the bottle, the vodka is filtered through Nordic birch charcoal and through crushed diamonds and gems like emeralds and rubies.

Being one of the most expensive drinks in the world (no wonder!), this vodka will run you anywhere from $70.00 up to $1,060,000!

The crystals are in a glass tube and can be used as a garnish. The 48 crystals in each bottle include cubic zircona, smoky topaz, pink tourmaline, amethyst, citrine and peridot. They are all handpicked and uniquely arranged.

So, I’m dazzled. I don’t know whether the gemstones come with the vodka or vodka comes with the gemstones. What do you think?

This necklaces of spring flower is the creation of JillBliss art+creation+design. The artist presents the story of this creation and says “this necklace just make you want to skip in a field of flowers”. She has paired hand-cut and hand-sewn floral gems with a green hemp cord and teh result is a  a spruced-up hippie necklace!

I also like these three flower necklaces:

Turquoises may not be as precious as diamonds, but they surely are loved by the ones who wear them. For all of us sea lovers, turquoise is just the perfect combination between green and blue and something more…

Abella Galleries is just the place to have them all. The Founder and Creative Director Elizabeth Rowland features some splendid custom design white stone and turquoise jewelry. Let’s have a closer look.

Green Turquoise Necklace

Deep Sea Oval Turquoise

Aegean Barrel Turquoise

Barrel Turquoise Necklace

Blue Turquoise Necklace

White Oval Stone

From dark to light and blue to green, turquoises offer stylish variety of  choices when it comes to matching them up with you clothes. Besides offering these beaded turquoise necklaces, Abella Design offers also accessorizing advice in case you want to get creative.

Since the jewelry world is so resourceful, we decided to bring forward another summer jewelry item. I say it’s summer jewelry because it may feel a little uncomfortable to wear you boots with a toe ring, but if you do… nobody’s judging.

Toe rings originated in India and were part of the Indian bridal jewelry attire women used to wear. It was worn of the second toe of every foot and was a clear indication of the marital status, just like it is today with wedding rings.

A beautiful pedicure and a precious toe ring, can become a fun and sexy summer attire for us all.

Product photos are courtesy of Jewelry Adviser.

Jewelry boxes have long been treasured, for they have held precious items-sometimes valuable in themselves, sometimes valuable for their memories.

Throughout history, jewelry boxes were constructed and designed by craftsmen, one box at a time, each a unique piece reflecting the style of the time and locale.

American ladies of the early 1900′s aspired to the “high style” of the world’s great cities like London and Paris. Of course, jewelry stores also carried a selection of jewelry boxes, “the latest” designs purchased from wholesalers and displayed in their windows.

Here are the ones I like from buy.com. What’s your favorite?

Religious Jewelry is now worn for fashion and style, a way to proudly display ones faith with elegance, beauty and class. Religious jewelry has indeed a wide diverse market in the jewelry industry.

Gold Decorative Star of David

Considering Religious Jewelry as a gift idea? Religious Jewelry as a gift idea was once consisted to be nothing more than a Rosaries or small beaded bracelets, but current fashion trends have expanded the religious jewelry market to unique jewelry items like bracelets, pendants, brooch pins, rings, and any other style of jewelry that shows an individuals religious belief in their God.

14Kt White Gold Large Claddagh Cross

Diamond Cross

Gold Passion Cross

White gold agate angel pendant

18Kt Gold Fancy Pink and White Diamond Pendant

Stainless Steel Cross Necklace

Since our recent posts have been related to summer jewelry, I decided to continue in the same fashion. What I”m proposing are some splendid ankle bracelets that really give a finishing touch to a summer outfit. Using them appropriately, they can truly compliment you legs. Just imagine a flowery gypsy skirt with  wonderfully adorned feet that need to show off that fancy anklet.

You can also find some suggestions at JR Jewelers, have a look:

This “Open & Closed Necklace” created by Mark Pawson and Tatty Devine surprised me just the other day. A fun idea for a fashion accessory and I believe that this necklace surely draws attention on the wearer. Imagine yourself walking down the street wearing such a message on your pendant.

The “Open & Closed Necklace” is reversible so you can switch it on a different side, depending on your mood. I enjoy discovering creative, multi-colored, “funtastic” jewelry, remember the flower pot ring? In this case, the plastic pendant with multi-colored letters measures 2″ x .75″ and hangs from an 18″ chunky metal chain.

So…what do you think?

European designer and sculptor Petra Alazar has created the Magnetic Jewelry Collection with iconic symbolist designs.

Her art is a language that is spoken from soul to soul… the inaudible language of Love. “…one day soon we all will judge each other by the depth and beauty of our souls and not by the color of our skin…” Petra Alazar said.

The unique jewelry concept Petra calls United Heart is offering the first and only necklace that can be conveniently closed in front. Beautiful and yet easy to put on.

Thirteen fine jewelers will each give away 100 of jewelry designer Petra Azar’s “United Heart” pendants to people who have either lost their job or their home in areas of Chicago, Detroit and the Midwest hit hardest by the recession. According to the designer, this is “a concerted effort to demonstrate unity and compassion”.

The United Heart pendant is composed of sterling silver with a magnet drawing the heart’s two halves together as a metaphor for the “Magnetic Power of Love.” It has a retail value of $199.

…”The United Heart collection is based on one of my better known bronze sculptures.  With it I wanted to create a wearable piece of art that would inspire thoughts and conversations about love, equality, and friendship.
A Talisman to protect our ability to love and be loved and a metaphor for the magical power of attraction, not only between a man and a woman, but for the love we have for our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends regardless of race, gender, culture or religion.”

The designs are diverse and of extraordinary classic beauty. All have in common their exquisite craftsmanship and are engraved with the original signature of the artist.

Here are some of her jewelry items from the Magnetic Jewelry Collection:

See more of Petra Alazar’s Collection on her website.

The scent of summer vacations is already in the air and it blurs our mind from time to time. In to order to be able to concentrate for just a little more and still feel your vacation within reach, you can allow yourself a little peccadillo and enjoy a beautiful piece of jewelry that reminds everyone of summer, freedom and the sea…