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Swarovski Channel-Set Bangle, gold-plated

06Jul08

Swarovski Channel-Set Bangle, gold-plated
Swarovski Jewellery is a brand of quality designed jewellery that will meet your every need. The Swarovski Channel-Set Bangle, gold-plated is an especially beautiful accessory with channel-set crystals that will attractively catch the light with every move you make. This bangle is sure to make you feel like a queen, and every woman likes to feel like royalty every now and then. The Swarovski Channel-Set Bangle is gold plated making it an ideal accessory for those with sensitive skin. Most people with delicate skin can easily wear gold without skin irritation. Plus with this bracelet, you get benefit and look of gold combined with the strength of another metal. A very elegant and beautiful piece that’ll make the perfect gift for any occasion. Buy it for someone else or treat yourself to this lovely piece of Swarovski jewellery. The bangle weights 3 ounces and is about 7 1/4″ in size, which will easily fit around the average woman’s wrist.

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Faceted green amethyst necklace by Como Blonde

05Jul08

Faceted green amethyst necklace by Como Blonde
When most people think of amethyst, the image that comes to mind is a richer green that the one that appears in this necklace. That’s why the appearance of the stones in this faceted necklace is such a pleasant surprise. They’re beautifully mint green coloured and cut into irregularly shaped beads to create an absolutely fabulous pieces of jewellery that’s refreshing just to look at. The necklace measures 18 inches long and will lie attractively across your collarbone. Each bead is 17 mm long and quality made with care by Como Blonde, a New York design team. The quality Como Blonde puts into its jewellery goes beyond the actual stones and beads used. The faceted green amethyst beads in this necklace by Como Blonde are individually knotted with fine green silk. This silk can be seen through the beads and perfectly complicates them. Look closely and you’ll see a miniscule perfectly shaped knot between each lovely bead. A dainty-looking sterling silver hook clasp is used to fasten the necklace. This clasp may be pretty and delicate-looking, but you can depend on it to last through many uses since it’s actually quite sturdy.

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The Filigree Collection floral wrap gold ring by Mallarino

03Jul08

The Filigree Collection floral wrap gold ring by Mallarino
Intricate detailing is what makes this gold-coloured ring from Mallarino so special. Another interesting feature of this ring is that although it looks completely gold at first glance, it’s actually made up out of a combination of gold and silver. That said, don’t think for one moment that the gold is a cheap mix meant to look good but have no actual value. This floral wrap gold ring from Mallarino is made out of 24 ct gold. The ring style is contemporary and features an astonishingly detailed filigree design that’s incredibly eye-catching. Mallarino jewellery, just like this Filigree Collection floral ring, is made using traditional Columbian techniques to create beautiful pieces in a Parisian style. You can be assured that you’ll get quality products and superior craftsmanship with every piece of Mallarino jewellery. This floral ring is a good size too. At it’s widest point, it’s an impressive 18mm. The width at the back of the band is 11mm. Mallarino is a company comprised of a team of skilled jewellery designers located in Columbia. The Filigree Collection floral ring features a flowing organic design that’s very feminine without being weak or flimsy.

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18ct gold earrings with blue enamel wisdom charm by Carolina Bucci

30Jun08

18ct gold earrings with blue enamel wisdom charm by Carolina Bucci
This beautiful set of earring combines the traditionalism and sparkle of gold with a splash of colour to create a unique accessory that you can either dress up or dress down. The earrings are for pierced ears only and are designed by Carolina Bucci. Carolina Bucci is known for creating jewellery with charms that have unique meanings. Each earring is made out of 18ct sparkle gold and comes with a hand enameled blue ball in a soft sky blue colour that hangs from one delicate gold thread. On the other gold thread is a dainty moon charm meant to symbolize wisdom and intelligence. Tiny gold spheres grace the tops of each of these earrings. These earrings can easily be worn during the day since at 4 cm long they’re not an overpowering or dramatic size. Yet, these 18ct gold earrings with blue enamel wisdom charm look just as stunning with upswept hair and a more formal outfit. This is certainly a piece of jewellery that any woman regardless of her age, position, or job in life will enjoy. A great gift for yourself or that special female in your life! Available exclusively in the UK at the Astley Clarke Online boutique.

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The Filigree Collection silver hoop earrings by Mallarino

28Jun08

The Filigree Collection silver hoop earrings by Mallarino
These filigree collection earrings are perfect for the contemporary woman who’s looking for something a little bit different to accent her wardrobe. These earrings are also very feminine with their delightfully detailed flower design. Yet they still manage to exude a slightly wild bohemian feel. Each earring is a good size at 45 mm wide and 33 mm height. At this size, it’s easy to see the beautiful flower designs without worrying about the pieces overpowering your face or your wardrobe. These earring are very eye catching as are many of the pieces of jewellery made by Mallarino. Mallarino jewellery is made by a team of designers who have a love for these types of accessories and know how to form materials to create some of the most beautiful jewellery on the market today. The silver hoop earrings displayed here are part of the Filigree Collection. These silver filigree earrings from Mallarino are available exclusively at the Astley Clarke Online Jewellery Boutique. Each earring is made using the highest standards of jewellery craftsmanship following traditional Columbian techniques to create great pieces of jewellery in a Parisian style.

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Top Mens Jewellery for Fathers Day

01Jun08

Have you got your Fathers day gift ready? Don’t delay to get it in time for Sunday the 15th of June 2008.

We have found a superb selection of Presents for your dad to make sure he will really have a great day.

Do you want to know the secret to a hassle free fathers day? Get your gift online! Most online shops offer gift wrapping and personalised messages to make your gift unique and look great.

The perfect Presents for your dad can be very time consuming, so for you we have created a list of the top 10 best mens jewellery gifts for fathers day in the Uk. This is a list of the most unique presents for fathers day, from designer jewellery to everyday cufflinks to wear to work.

Nothing shows a sign of appreciation better than a well thought out gift.

Top 10 Fathers Day Mens Jewellery Gift Ideas:

Colibri Reactor cufflinks

Timeless, elegant men’s accessory Beautifully crafted silver tone cufflinks have a distinct, contemporary style that will go with any suit. From the Colibri collection of men’s gifts and accessories.

GBP35.00

Square Mile enamel cufflinks

A great pair of cufflinks can add the finishing touches to a shirt. Stand out from the crowd with these striking cufflinks from the Square Mile collection, which are rhodium-plated with vibrant blue enamel stripes.

GBP35.00

ck Hook men’s bracelet

Expect nothing but creativity, class and style from the Calvin Klein jewellery collection. A modern design with a smooth finish. From the Hook collection, this men’s steel bracelet subtly features the ck logo. It’s a trendy style that can be worn with any outfit.

GBP45.00

ck Hypnotic jewellery collection ring size l/m

The Calvin Klein Hypnotic jewellery collection takes its inspiration from this seasons catwalk designs. Stunning molten metal shaped stainless steel ring from Calvin Klein. Elegance and style from ck and their Hypnotic range of jewellery.

GBP35.00

ck Continuity double pendant

Expect nothing but creativity, class and style from the Calvin Klein jewellery collection. This elegant chain is decorated with a stunning mirror glass cut pendant and a glossy steel one that captures the light in a beautiful way. The necklace has a distinctive chic look, that will leave you feeling radiant.

GBP70.00

ck Continuity black and steel double pendant

Expect nothing but creativity, class and style from the Calvin Klein jewellery collection. This elegant chain is decorated with a stunning glass cut black pendant and a glossy steel one that captures the light in a beautiful way. The contrasting effect gives the necklace a distinctive chic look, that will leave you feeling radiant.

GBP80.00

Emporio Armani men’s sterling silver charm necklace

Team sophistication with high fashion and the result is Emporio’s Armani sterling silver jewellery collection. From Emporio Armani’s men’s jewellery collection, this sterling silver necklace features four charms - a crescent moon, a star, the signature eagle logo and a circle set with black crystals. The perfect accessory for the man who loves designer style.

GBP125.00

Emporio Armani men’s sterling silver logo ring - size U

Team sophistication with high fashion and the result is Emporio Armani’s beautiful sterling silver jewellery collection. A chunky polished sterling silver men’s Emporio Armani ring with the famous logo embossed around the outside.

GBP115.00

D&G men’s stainless steel and crystal tag

D&G Jewels - a collection of contemporary, must-have jewellery in distinctly striking designs. This men’s tag features the D&G logo surrounded by sparkling crystals and is suspended from a cool ball chain - the perfect piece of jewellery for the man who loves his designer style.

GBP145.00

ck Disco bracelet

Expect nothing but creativity, class and style from the Calvin Klein jewellery collection. This modern ck Disco bracelet will leave you looking cool and glamorous on your night out. Marked with the ck logo on one of the polished tiles, this accessory oozes quality and style.

GBP125.00

Still looking for Fathers Day gift ideas ? See also Fathers day watches, and Fathers day experience days.

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Wouters & Hendrix Five piece ring

23May08

Wouters & Hendrix Five piece ring
This five-piece ring from the Spun House Collection by Wouters & Hendrix is such a unique piece that at first glance it doesn’t even look like a ring. It’s designed from five slim bands. The bands are accented with the semi-precious stones, pearl, sapphire and andaulusite. The ring size is medium with an approximate diameter of 1.7 cm. This piece can be worn on it’s own to make fingers look long and graceful. Or it can be worn with any other items from the Spun House Collection by Wouters & Hendrix. Two women who have managed to remain long time friends during the 20 years they’ve been designing jewellery together founded the company. Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix graduated from Antwerp’s famous Royal Academy of Fine Arts and are now a firm part of the city’s fashion scene. They have worked with international designers such as Paul Smith, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demuelemeester and Paul & Joe. Celebrity fans include Kelis and Steven Tyler. The jewellery created by Wouters & Hendrix tends to be a sophisticated in an adventuresome sort of way. Many of their pieces or either quirky or daring and eclectic like this five-piece ring.

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Vinnie Day Leaf tumble bracelet

22May08

Vinnie Day Leaf tumble bracelet
Vinnie Day’s designs are typically adorned with leaves, petals, hearts and charms all mixed with semi-precious stones like amethyst, rotile, labradorite and garnet. This particular leaf tumble bracelet is signature Vinnie Day design. It comes from the Leaf collection and features a beautiful 24-carat gold-plated silver chain with faceted amethyst tumbles creatively arranged among about three gold hanging leaves. This handcrafted bracelet is 19 cm long and fastens with a large ring clasp. This bracelet is a wonderful gift idea for the woman who seems to have everything. This leaf tumble bracelet is so unique that she’ll be hard-pressed to find anything similar. Vinnie Day has exhibited her jewellery at London Week Fashion Week for many seasons. Numerous celebrities like Elle Macpherson, Sienna Miller, Gemma Kidd and Jemima Khan love her designs. Vinnie has also been known to collaborate on accessories collections for Matthew Williamson. Vinnie Day was born in Ireland and raised in Kenya. It was while she was in Kenya that she developed an early love of nature, which can be seen in this leaf tumble bracelet from Vinnie Day’s Leaf collection. This collection is the strongest and is a direct reflection of Kenya.

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Pebble Conus beads bracelet

21May08

Pebble Conus beads bracelet
This silver conus beads bracelet is a lovely piece of jewellery from Pebble. It’s timeless and can be worn during the evening just as easily as it can be worn during the day. All Pebble jewellery is made from organic materials so expect inclusions in the beads. The bracelet is about 23 cm long and fastens easily with a bead and loop detail. It’s a very charming piece of jewellery that anyone of any age can wear with style. Not only is this silver conus beads bracelet fashionable, it’s also comfortable to wear. This is one of the trademarks of Pebble. Pebble strives to create wearable jewellery that allows the natural beauty of the materials used to shine. Designs are simple. Pebble jewellery is usually made out of precious stones like turquoise, onyx, white agate and cornelian or other materials such as wood, shells, seeds, brass, silver, coral and pearls. New and antique beads are sourced from China, The Philippians, the Pacific Islands, India, Africa, Afghanistan, Brazil and Thailand. Pebble jewellery regularly appears in fashion press all over the world and has recently been listed in the Vogue editor’s poll of the 100 best UK fashion designers.

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Les Nereides Lovebird necklace

19May08

Les Nereides Lovebird necklace
The Lovebird necklace from Les Nereides is part of the French jewellery company’s Ballade en Reve collection. It’s a very feminine summery necklace decorated with intricately detailed small bird and butterfly charms and flowers. Many of the charms are accented with tiny stones. The chain of the Lovebird necklace from Les Nereides is brass coated and nickel-free. Great for anyone with sensitive skin and an allergy to nickel! There is no fastening on this necklace and it slips over the head. At 42.5 cm, this necklace is a good length to wear during the day or evening. If this length doesn’t suit you, you’ll be happy to know that it is slightly adjustable. Les Nereides is known for the sophisticated craftsmanship of its jewellery. Artisans do all inlaying of stones and pearls by hand. Besides producing professionally crafted jewellery, the company is known for its unique packaging. Presentation of the jewellery is almost as important as the piece itself. Les Nereides has been in business since 1980. It was founded by Pascal and Enzo Amaddeo who were dynamic, creative and very passionate about jewellery.

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