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Sparkly gift guide: $200 – $500.

December 13, 2012

Things are heating up: today’s gift guide features jewelry from $200 – $500.

This are easier for me to resist, since buying one of these would be a significant disruption to my finances. That doesn’t make them any less enjoyable to look at, however. And they would all be lovely keepsake presents to someone very special from someone who can afford to spend a little extra.

For options at different price points, please see my past gift guides: under $25, $25-$50, $50-$100, and $100-$200.

For more gift ideas, please check out my past store profiles, my guide to camphor glass jewelry, and past Ebay and Etsy posts. As always when shopping online, please pay attention to shipping charges, read return policies, and make sure that any bling you buy is the right size. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Suzanna Dai Weimar Large Drop Earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Suzanna Dai Weimar Large Drop Earrings: $225

A funky and yet still classic pair of earrings. These are glamorous in the extreme.
Also owned by the incomparable first lady of fabulousness, Michelle Obama.

Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry Necklace. Pink. Festoon. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Antique Art Nouveau Jewelry Necklace. Pink. Festoon: $280
Hello, beautiful thing. It’s very ornate, but I think it’d be stunning
against an LBD or similarly simple outfit.

Melanie Casey Aquamarine Leaf Ring in 14k Gold, Aquamarine Stacking Rings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Aquamarine Leaf Ring in 14k Gold, Aquamarine Stacking Ring Set of Two: $279

There are a lot of stacking rings out there, but I think these are especially lovely,

with their hammered gold, the shine of the aquamarines, and the delicacy of the veined leaves.

Kate Spade new york pearl and bow necklace. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Kate Spade new york ‘skinny mini’ faux pearl necklace: $228

Tiny shiny bows! I would wear this so often.

Lulu Frost Drift Earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Lulu Frost Drift Earrings: $225

These are exceptionally beautiful. The mixed metals, the delicacy of the stylized feathers…I swoon.

Vintage sterling Art Deco necklace filigree pendant with blue glass marquise stone. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Vintage sterling Art Deco necklace filigree pendant with blue glass marquise stone: $210

I have trouble breathing when I look at this pendant. So intricate and beautiful.

Brace Yourself LA diamond clover bracelet. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Brace Yourself LA’s Diamond Clover Bracelet: $200

I’ve shown you this bracelet before, but I love its sparkling

simplicity too much not to feature it again here.

Bounkit Amethyst, Rose Quartz, & Ruby Convertible Earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Bounkit Amethyst, Rose Quartz, & Ruby Convertible Earrings: $430

Not only are these beautiful, unique, and made from very high-quality stones, they’re convertible. You can rearrange the stones to make 6 different pairs of earrings.

Vintage Headband Amethyst Cabachons Silver Metal. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Vintage Headband Amethyst Cabochons Silver Metal: $259

It’s a bejeweled headband. A bejeweled headband, do you hear me?

Probably horribly uncomfortable, but I bet it’s worth it.

Isharya Green Blue Moon Bali Hoop Earrings. Via Diamonds in the Library.

Isharya Green Blue Moon Bali Hoop Earrings: $435

Beautiful.

Store profile: Ageless Heirlooms.

December 13, 2012

I’ve loved this Etsy store for long time.

I found Ageless Heirlooms back when I first started seriously stalking jewelry online and I was so blown away that I messaged the Etsy seller, Lauren Rose, to tell her how much I loved her store, even though I couldn’t afford anything. She sent me a very sweet reply right away thanking me and saying I’d made her day.

More than a year later, it continues to be a wonderful store to oogle. It always has a marvelous selection and the most beautiful pictures.

Pricewise, it has a lot of pieces between $100 and $1,000. I think Ageless Heirlooms would be an absolutely perfect place to find a unique and meaningful gift for someone special (that is especially relevant since it’s now December, but I wouldn’t turn down anything from here any day of the year).

As with any online shopping, please don’t forget to make sure that the pretties you’re admiring are the right size before you pull the trigger. My jewelry sizing cheat sheet can help.

Please click here if you’d like to read my guide to buying jewelry on Etsy.

Some of my favorites (a few of these were already sold, but I couldn’t resist including them):

14K Antique BELAIS Art Deco CT Sapphire Pearl Filigree Ring

14K Antique Art Deco Carnelian Three Tone Gold Filigree Ring

10K BELAIS Brothers White Gold Antique Art Deco Diamond Filigree Bracelet

10K Vintage Retro Art Deco CT Blue Zircon Diamond Cocktail Ring

18K Art Deco Filigree European Cut Antique Diamond Engagement Ring

14k Antique 1920s Art Deco CT Green Emerald Filigree Ring

10K Antique Art Deco CT Amethyst Pearl Filigree Necklace AND Ring Set

14K Rose Gold Antique Silver Rose Cut Diamond Georgian Style 1930s Wedding Ring

If you’re really looking for a good time, browse through her gallery of sold pieces. Have a towel handy to wipe up your drool.

Always remember when shopping online: size matters! Click here for my jewelry sizing cheat sheet.

Sparkly gift guide: $100-$200.

December 12, 2012

For today’s sparkly gift guide we’re going to focus on pretties that cost between $100 and $200.

This is the most dangerous price point for me. It’s expensive enough that the pretties are very pretty and feel like a real treat but not so expensive that it would be totally idiotic of me to buy them. Beware.

For options at different price points, please see my past gift guides: under $25, $25-$50 and $50-$100.