If you didn’t win a necklace from my contest with Blend Creations, then here’s a chance to win one of four pretty new necklaces!
Blend Creations has teamed up with Feterie, a boutique stationary company, to give away four of these necklaces:

The necklaces are limited-edition, only for this contest.  That means that Blend Creations has only created two of each of the stainless-steel and paper necklaces (with a retail value of $108 each).  The necklaces feature Feterie’s own paper.  In fact, if you like the designs, you can buy the wrapping paper online – the “Just Dotty” in grape or the …read more

When you say the word “jewelry”, most people think of something shiny and glittery, made with silver or gold – maybe with diamonds or other gemstones.
The jewelry designers from Turtle Love Committee want to change the way you think about jewelry.  Their clean, simple and elegant designs feature river rocks.
That’s right, river rocks.
Rocks that people have gone out and found on the banks of local rivers, that have been polished by the water and pebbles until they’re smooth.
And guess what – the jewelry is lovely!

The Sheridan pendant is made from a single rock, found in Upper Michigan.  It’s strung on …read more

BettyLou Jewels has just released two new collections of pretty & trendy pendants.
Their jewelry is made from high-end materials like 10kt gold, diamonds, sterling silver and accented with traditional glass enamel.  The two new collections have been inspired by two simple words, “Bliss” and “Spirit”.
Bliss is playful and colorful, with swirling bands of color on sterling silver. The pendants are accented with little touches of diamonds, and are jointed so they move gently as you wear them.

Spirit is more restrained and elegant, with simple gold and diamond elements showcased on natural agate or onyx.  The collection is available with the …read more

Have you checked out PONO annex yet?
It’s the online store for Joan Goodman’s line of unique jewelry, with an eye on both style and price.  The jewelry has a clean aesthetic and uses such materials as Italian resin, Swarovski crystals and even natural bone and horn.
As a special treat just for you, PONO is offering a limited-time discount for the next two weeks.  Just enter the code “splend10″ at the checkout to redeem.
Here are some of the lovely goodies that you could apply the discount to:

The faux-amber resin “Kernel” choker in amber.  I love those chunky beads – and because …read more

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that means pink is everywhere!
Jewelry and accessories designers have been busy creating new pieces to help support the cause.  Here are just a few of the lovely pieces you can buy that go towards supporting breast cancer research:
These handmade14kt gold earrings are made out of white topaz and pink cubic zirconia clusters by jewelry designer Stefanie Schaeffer:
Available from Stefi J Designs, with 10% of the proceeds going to the Susan G Komen Cancer Foundation.
Lisa Stewart has created a bracelet with a tough edge.  The studded leather cuff is accented with a chunky gold …read more

Today’s Etsy pick is for the woman who likes to wear jewelry that’s guaranteed to be different from anyone else.
In fact, it’s jewelry that you can customize yourself!
These nifty little pendants by Etsy jewelry & accessories designer, Spittin Toad, are actually little blackboards.
That’s right, you can write on your necklace, erase it and start all over again tomorrow.  The pendants are just over an inch square, so Spittin Toad recommends using a dress maker’s pencil (available from most craft shops) or a piece of sharpened chalk to write with.  Just use a damp cloth to wipe the necklace off and …read more

According to Random.org, Soraya is the lucky winner of Blend Creation’s new “Torus” necklace!
Thank you so much to Blend Creations for offering one of their lovely necklaces for the contest.
Of course, if you weren’t the winner you can always order your very own Torus necklace… and you can also save 15% off it too – just use the code “Splendicity” to save 15% off your next order of $100 or more.
The Torus necklace comes in quite a few color options for the center bead.  You can go for the natural look, with a piece of polished sea fossil:

Or how about …read more

Fall has arrived with a gust of wind and snow in my neck of the woods… which has inspired my Etsy pick for the weekend.
The trees are rapidly losing their leaves, but at least there are leaves you can wear year-round that will never fade or drop!
Etsy jewelry designer “Made By Sam” has an extensive collection of jewelry made with semi-precious stones and metal leaves or branches – perfect for helping you remember what leaves look like in the middle of winter
Here are a few of my favorite pieces from their huge online shop:

These earrings feature matte gold-plated …read more

Blend Creations is a jewelry collaboration between designers Eric Jean-Louis and Vivian Cheng.  They create modern, elegant jewelry using diverse materials like stainless steel, Japanese washi paper and even real pieces of preserved flowers and leaves.
Their new stainless steel “Torus” necklace has a color option for everyone – it’s available in a rainbow of options including natural stones and cloisonne beads:

And as a special treat – Blend Creations are giving away a Torus necklace to only lucky reader!
Here are the rules:

To enter, you must go to Blend Creations website and pick your favorite piece of jewelry (not including the Torus …read more

The Spring & Summer 2010 runway shows have wrapped up in Milan, but I just couldn’t resist choosing a few more great accessory picks from fashion week!
If you need a little more luck in your life, you might consider Frankie Morello’s generously-sized horse-shoe belt:

Of course, carrying that cute little purse might do the trick too…  Or maybe it’s the shoes that are lucky?
Anteprima also created some large versions of their teensy little glittering clutch purses:

They showed several colors, but I love this soft, minty green in particular.
Lublu Plastinina sent their models down the runway sporting some seriously chunky necklaces:

It looks …read more