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Articles about jewelry

The Clipa Purse Hook is a Perfect Bridesmaid Gift!

A couple of years ago I was sent a purse hook to try out. (You know, those “L” shaped hooks that attach to a bar or table that you can hang your purse on instead of putting it on the floor.) At the time, I wasn’t too excited about it so I never used it. But recently, I began to notice that there were a lot of occasions in which I needed one. So I popped it in my bag and tried it out a few times. It worked okay but not great. There were too many times when it wasn’t wide enough to fit on the table or bar ledge. Then, one fateful day, my husband was trying to make it fit on a bar ledge and it broke. At that point, I was over it. That is, until I received a Clipa in the mail. Two, in fact – one gold, one silver. The Clipa reps said that they could be worn as bracelets so I put them on and asked my friends what they thought of my new accessories. Guess what? They liked them! When I revealed they were really purse hooks I got “oohs” and “aahs” galore. So, I had established that they looked good, had a dual purpose, and were convenient (they can also be hung on a handbag for a little extra decor) but would they fit on most bars and tables and would they be able to hold the ridiculous amount of weight that is my purse? Well, I tested it out over the weekend and I am happy to report that the answer to both those questions is yes. I now and forever will keep them in or on my handbag and I’m sure they will come in handy frequently. They come in a variety of colors/finishes from white to iridescent to hematite, and are a bargain at only $19.99 each. Any bridesmaid, hostess or mother would definitely appreciate such a functional and attractive gift. I know I would.

posted by Kristin Hull | March 1st, 2010 2:26pm | filed under Bridesmaids, Gifts, jewelry | (0) Comments »

Eric Olschwanger Custom Jewelry Design

Looking for jewelry that not only stands out but is 100% original? Well, we have the jeweler for you –  native Dallasite and UT grad, Eric Olschwanger. A GIA certified diamond gemologist and custom jewelry designer with over 18 years of experience, Eric can create just about anything you can dream up. While most of his clients prefer traditional to modern pieces he has designed many original rings like one that was the silhouette of the Eiffel Tower and another, in the shape of a spider. Olschwanger is a strong believer in customer service so he only takes on a certain amount of clients at a time in order to provide them his undivided attention. In addition, he educates his clients not only on the 4 C’s (cut, clarity, color, carat) but also on depth and table percent, fluorescence, shape, certifications and buyer beware topics. Olschwanger designs his rings on the CAD (computer aided design) system instead of utilizing the hand-made process where glitches can occur. This ensures the ring is perfect in design. We’ve been told that “he sells his stones at competitive prices and beats retail jewelers hands down in cost.” While we can’t confirm that, we can say that it’s definitely worth checking out.

posted by Kristin Hull | February 8th, 2010 11:56am | filed under Bridal accessories, Designers, jewelry | 6 Comments »