My Jewel Box: Gold Etchings & Cameo Rings

{10k rose gold
flower ring
from Ruby Lane

10k rose gold
onyx cameo ring
from eBay user: grandmomsattic

14k yellow gold
0.60 carat pear cut
champagne diamond ring
made/designed by Gem Gossip

14k yellow gold
cigar band
from jewelry television}

That cameo ring is the newest addition to my jewel box. I’ve always wanted a cameo ring, but didn’t really like them–I think the pinkish colored ones that we normally tend to see is what turned me off. This one however is tiny, delicate, and the contrast of the black and white is pretty. The setting is pretty unique too. And yes, I got it for a steal of only $31 on eBay--best deal yet! (It may have to do with the fact that it is a size 3.5 so it is super tiny)

On a side note, I picked up a gold foil etching kit at a craft store and recently completed this fox picture. It took a lot of concentration and time, but was great to do anytime I was bored or in between commercial breaks. It looks great when it is all finished too!

[I am wearing a HOORSENBUHS white tee–if you think they make great jewelry, just take a look at their clothing line]

A Peek into Gem Gossip’s Jewelry Armoire

• Jewelry Armoire: The Lori Greiner Jewelry Cabinet in white, available from QVC
• I added black & white photographs of my grandparents taken when they were younger, to add to the vintage vibe
• My rings are organized as so: 
•                top row- bands that I mix and match, 
•                2nd row- all antique white gold,
•                3rd row- all yellow gold, both vintage & new

How do you organize your jewelry?  Feel free to email pictures of peeks into your jewelry box by emailing charitybracelet@gmail.com 

Pandora: Not Just those Silver Charm Bracelets

You’ve seen those silver charm bracelets made by Pandora.  Maybe you even own one or have purchased one for a gift.  Well those are not the only type of jewelry Pandora designs.  The company has branched out by coming out with many gold pieces in their collection.  Including some majorly neat stackable rings.  Their Lovepods collection features customizable birthstone rings, necklaces, earrings and bracelets.  Check out the Lovepods collection below in this exclusive video.  Also, check out my favorites from Pandora below!

Price: $280

Price: $495

Price: $495

Must-Have Jewelry Books

Most book shelves are filled with boring books, with dull subjects and are visually unappealing. If your book collection makes you dread reading and instantly fall asleep, then these will surely entice you! Filled with interesting information about all things sparkly, with vibrant pictures, leaving you wanting to read on. Any jewelry lover would enjoy each and every one of these books.

Jewels in the Lourve
by: Adrien Goetz, Claudette Joannis
Price: $14.96

Rings: Jewelry of Power, Love, and Loyalty
by: Diana Scarisbrick
Price: $31.50

Jewels of the Tsars: The Romanovs and Imperial Russia
by: Prince Michael of Greece
Price: $34.65

Jewels: A Secret History
by: Victoria Finlay
Price: $10.88

Bejeweled: Great Designers, Celebrity Style
by: Penny Proddow, Marion Fasel
Price: $40

Cartier
by: Hans Nadelhoffer
Price: $47.25

Ross-Simons Year-End BLowout Sale: Must Haves

Desperate times call for desperate measures. It seems “end-of-the-year” sales are everywhere…with coupons galore! Frankly, the only year-end sale I am looking forward to is the Ross-Simons sale. Offering perks like free shipping and additional 20% off already low prices, you can’t beat that. My top “must haves” are featured below, but see for yourself and browse the huge selection…you won’t be disappointed!

Vintage 1970 star sapphire dome ring, done in 18k yellow gold. This ring is on sale for $636 currently. I like the swirling bypass effect it has.

This is an onyx ring that features a carved jade floral. The 14k yellow gold bezel adds an elegance to the look. Priced at only $92 currently.

This is as good as it gets! Vintage 1900 diamond ring with blue enameling around the center diamond, which is a half carat. The total diamond weight is 1.5 carats, at only $6636 currently with the sale. This is a perfect example of a Victorian piece.

I love this citrine masterpiece. It is an estate find from the 1970s, featuring a 22.5 carat citrine! At only a size 3, this would make a great pinky ring. It is $1436 on sale.

And lastly, this sapphire dome ring is vintage from 1980. It has almost 3 carats of blue sapphire, flanked in 14k white gold. Priced at $1196 currently.