This year is the Chinese Year of the Dragon. Traditionally the dragon has been heralded as the mightiest of the signs, symbolising dominance and ambition.
Contemporary young designer Daniel-Philip Belevitch who founded the phenomenal new fine jewellery line Crow’s Nest has used the strong symbol of the dragon in his new ‘Secret Keeper’ Collection.
Steeped in heritige, these high end men’s bracelets have been inspired by Daniel’s Russian acestory, taking his inspiration from a set of antique family empire chairs, the handles of which were in the shape of a griffon.
This latest collection from Crow’s Nest epitomises gothic luxe, comprising of seven black spinell bead bracelets and one strung on a black cotton string.
Each men’s bracelet has an 18k white, rose or yellow gold clasp, with rows of white and black diamonds and the signature pear shaped tsavorite for the dragons eyes.
Pieces start from £3,000 and by application for special commissions.
For those who like a bit of bling and sparkle in their life, then I have come across the most wonderful range - Welcome to the World of Lemonade. Oh yes, they offer us a stunning collection of Jewellery, Hair accessories and Gift, making them perfect gifts for any occasion. With Mother’s Day approaching, why not treat this special lady with a piece from the Harry Derbidge by Lemonade.
Love Lemonade say –
“The gorgeous and stunning collection has been personally picked by Harry himself and whether you are a fan or not there is something for everyone. From beautiful fizzball earrings to on-trend Shamballas and rocky skull rings!”
The range from Harry Derbidge range is stunning in its own right. He provides us jewellery that will bling up any outfit and make you look like a million dollars! I absolutely love these Fizzball Earrings –
These are a simple classic and chic pair of dome shaped earrings which are encrusted in sparkling graphite coloured crystals. They look fantastic on and are very easy to wear! Perfect for a glamorous look for a special occasion, these could become the ultimate sparkling fashion accessory.
They come presented in an Organza gift bag with box, ready to hand over to your nearest and dearest. And, the thing I love most about these is the price! At only £12.95, they make a super affordable and wonderful gift.
There are further items available from http://www.harryderbidgeofficial.co.uk or http://www.lovelemonade.com and with prices starting from £9.95 there is a present for every budget!
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to a fantastic and unique jewellery brand called Jinkksy. They provide are gorgeous, stunning jewellery and are already a huge hit with celebrities like Katie Price, Amy Childs, Peter Andre and Tinie Tempah!
With a vast range available from the junior’s to his & hers, you will be sure to find the perfect piece that will put a huge sparkly smile on the recipients face. Each Jinkksy piece is handmade to order and they offer a bespoke service to meet with all your requirements. All items have their own Jinkksy charm attached. All Jinkksy orders come packaged in a Jinkksy pouch and orders over £50 before p&p come in a presentation box. They look extraordinary!
From the White Magic Purity range, this Freshwater Pearl Bracelet is stunning in its own right! It costs £75.00, and there are plenty more items to complete the Freshwater Pearl collection.
For a little colour, this Bonita bracelet looks absolutely gorgeous. It is available in both pink and blue, and costs £65.00.
The above mentioned, plus much more striking pieces are available from http://www.jinkksy.com and prices start from £30.00.
What a fantastic gift this would make! The Bulgari Limited Edition Save the Children Ring will not only make a gorgeous and stunning gift but it will also help Save the Children make a difference to children’s lives around the world. The silver and ceramic ring is from Bulgari’s B.Zero1 collection and is the gift that keeps on giving.
This ring comes in sterling silver and black ceramic and looks so nice. You can make a difference by purchasing it! £50 from the £250 (in which the ring costs) is donated to support Save the Children’s work.
Working together since 2008, the Save the Children and Bulgari partnership has raised more than €12million to educate children in conflict-affected countries around the world. One child in three is out of school in countries affected by conflict. The money raised by Bulgari is helping to ensure that more children get access to a decent education.
The Save The Children Ring is available from Bulgari’s London stores in New Bond Street, Sloane Street, The Royal Exchange, Harrods and Selfridges. Check out http://www.en.bulgari.com for more info.
We all know that Christmas is a time for giving! But giving a gift with more meaning to it should be something we should all be doing! Why not visit Oxfam today and do your bit for charity this Christmas 2011. They do much more than charity shops and second hand clothes, oh yes; Oxfam has an array of new gifts available that could fill all your nearest and dearest needs. The products are really lovely and you know that when you buy a gift from there, you will also be helping those in need. Oxfam say:-
“Oxfam is a vibrant global movement of passionate, dedicated people fighting poverty together. Doing amazing work, together. People power drives everything we do. From saving lives and developing projects that put poor people in charge of their lives and livelihoods, to campaigning for change that lasts. That’s Oxfam in action.”
Here are some amazing gifts from their shop that I think would make wonderful gifts.
There is an array of craft kits available, which would make any craft enthusiast happy. From making your own bunting to letter embellishments, all craft projects are well and truly covered with Oxfam’s help. The Heart decorations craft kit (£11.99) would make a great sewing project for both young and old. Well, they say that home is where the heart is, and with these gorgeous little hearts, it certainly is that! This craft kit will give you the opportunity to make five fabric hearts to hang around the home or give away to someone special. The kit contains everything needed to create wonderful heart decorations in a mixture of corduroy, felt and patterned materials. You could even try stuffing the hearts with dried lavender for a fragrant treat. The box contains fabric, ribbon, stuffing, buttons, thread, needle, patterns and instructions.
Another crafty gift could be this Vintage buttons craft kit (£14.99). Now people who love their haberdashery as much as Gok Wan does will appreciate this kit! It makes for a fabulous creative project for grown-ups to make accessories out of vintage buttons. You have everything you need to make one long necklace or a shorter necklace and bracelet, as well as a brooch. The pot contains 150 buttons in a variety of sizes and styles in shades of green. The recycled bit and bobs are from old garments and factory waste – very clever indeed! This pot contains buttons, ribbon, embroidery thread and a needle kit.
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