This week’s jewelry thrilled me immediately, from first sight. It’s a creation from Amy Peters’ Studio, a fortune cookie necklace with inspiring fun messages. Should these messages not please you enough, you can come up with your own personalized message. It’s a funny, sweet, casual accessory with a 14k Gold plated cookie, a matte fortune and a sterling chain with a lobster clasp. You can write up to 28 characters. Start using that imagination!

Photos courtesy to: www.amypetersstudio.com.

Padma Lakshmi, the enchanting star of Top Chef, uncovers her Indian heritage in a splendid collection of fine jewelry, inspired by “seeds and pods, like cardamom, lentils, and cloves”.  The cuffs, the hand set, the hoops and other delicate pieces reminding somehow of Indian jewelry, but the finesse also sets them apart. Simple and elegant, sprinkled with small seed charms, the collection somehow captures the essence of femininity; it is sensuous and telluric.

Her collection can be found in Bergdorf Goodman. Photos courtesy to: www.padmalakshmi.com.

Animal pendants are considered to bring good luck to the wearer. Weather it is true or not, one can definitely feel lucky when wearing these cute summer pendants. They will give you the summer holiday spirit and the joy of sunny days. Water fauna jewelry like reptile pendants, dolphin bracelets, crustacean pendants, shellfish bracelet or pendants are perfect for the hot season of the year.The bright yellow gold of these pendants are like the hot summer rays, isn’t it?

This week’s jewelry of the week is inspired by an older post, about McTeigue & McClelland designer jewelry. I must admit that it might take a while to having one of my own, but I cannot stop to dream of such splendors. They are absolutely amazing, take this for example: the Flora Lapis Bracelet with diamonds and 18 karat bloomed yellow gold and platinum. (I dare not ask the price ).

Photo is coutesy of McTeigue and McClelland.

Dangle earrings can be a perfect pick because it suits all occasions and outfits. Danglers  are in vogue and are sported by the younger generation of today. Popular in the past and present the earrings are inextricably linked with fashion and snazzy look for centuries.

Black Onyx and Diamond earrings from JR Jewelers

Dangle earrings are available in a variety of metals and stones. Dangle earrings flow from the earlobes and accessorize modish and vintage outfits alike. They are best suited for contemporary looks.  Dangling earrings come in array of shapes: dangle earrings made of crystals, gemstones, pearl and diamond are captivating.

Pink Tourmaline and Citrine earrings from JR Jewelers

Prevalent from the ancient times, as is evident from the Egyptian paintings, dangle earrings add to the style quotient of a woman. They also add an extra sheen to the outfit that is worn on a special occasion. Multi strand danglers can be apt for peppy occasions and events. A designer jean, an evening wear, a formal dress or a casual outfit becomes pretty, vibrant and graceful with the danglers that are a style statement.

Blue Topaz and Diamond earrings from JR Jewelers

Blue Topaz earrings from JR Jewelers

Citrine Sterling Silver and Gold earrings from JR Jewelers

Dangling Sapphire and Diamond earrings from JR Jewelers

Multi Color Stone Dangle earrings from JR Jewelers

Multi Color semi precious stone earrings from JR Jewelers

Peridot and Citrine dangle earrings JR Jewelers

Peridot and Diamond earrings from JR Jewelers

Topaz earrings from JR Jewelers

Mother of pearl and diamond ring

Resemeling with classy and elegant silver, white gold takes it one step higher. White gold jewelry is gold, which should be understood. Many people are tired of wearing yellow gold; yellow gold can sometimes seem out of trend; that is where white gold steps in.

The fact that it is white does not take away from its quality of being gold. As a matter of fact, yellow gold is also blended with other elements to make it the sparkling yellow color that we all think of as gold.

White Gold eight link anklet from JR Jewelers

White gold Star of David pendant

White gold is an alloy of pure gold. To make white gold, nickel or palladium is added to the pure gold. Nickel and palladium is what gives the gold its white color. Other elements are added to pure gold when creating yellow or pink gold.

14kt White Gold 27mm Bangle Bracelet

White Gold Heart-shaped Locket

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 week’s jewelry is a wonderful summerish gold pendant that reminds me of the summer sun. You can find it at JRJewelers.

Indian brides wear jewelry sets that are made in gold, be it necklaces, bangles, anklets and earrings. Many a time, the bridal jewelry is set with diamonds and other precious stones. The modern day bride prefers to have some modern wearable items of gold jewelry in her trousseau. Not many would like to be weighed down by heavy jewelry that cannot be worn often and will be more an invitation for thieves. Come the wedding season and you can see crowds thronging the jewelry stores. Indian bridal jewelry has always been considered her ‘streedhan’ – personal wealth that would stand in good stead in times of need.

Indian jewelry for brides is created to enhance the beauty of the woman. The gentle tinkle of the anklets around delicate feet, a set of jingling bangles on her hands and an exquisitely crafted necklace round her neck – the Indian bride looks resplendent in her finery and colorful profusion. Some bridal ornaments such as waistbands and armlets are seldom worn these days.

Here’s gold suitability for jewelry from the purity point of view:
24 karat = 100% gold
Too soft for jewelry

22 karat = 91.7% gold
Very soft – not recommended for jewelry

18 karat = 75.0% gold
Recommended for fine jewelry

14 karat = 58.3% gold
Recommended for jewelry

12 karat = 50.0% gold
Not acceptable for jewelry

10 karat = 41.7% gold
The legal karat limit considered as real gold in the United States