Handmade jewelry

I had event i was going to and the jewelry i was looking for didn't exist or wasn't at the price i wanted so what I did was make my own necklace and earrings for the night.

As you can see in the picture the dress is quite nice.

I hadn't made my own jewelry in quite a while but it only took me 20 minutes to whip together the necklace and earrings. I love making jewelry there is just something so wonderful about creating with your hands that is so satisfying.
I decided to call the set Flair. It has

faceted Czech beads in black and clear and I did a set of tiered illusion earrings in coordinating beads. It really catches light well and looked stunning.

I am thinking about picking up beading again and creating some wonderful peices. I am currently in the works of a set that will have beautiful bronze potato pearls and red wine looking Czech glass beads that have a wonderful AB coloring to them. it's going to be a multi-strand necklace and i'm still working outthe earrings and a multistrand bracelet.

I would love to incoporate some druzy gemstone into the focal points of the bracelet just have to look out for ones that go with my color pallette.

I will be posting other things that i have made and may open up an etsy store or one on ecrater. Please contact me if youhave any requests or would liek to place an order. Oh how I love jewelry!

Be Bold: Black & White

The latest issue of Glamor magazine has showing readers how to have fun with black and white. Mix patterns, chunky bangles, texture and more. I loved the shoes and they showed a lot of accessories like a clutch bag, and tights and jewelry!

According to Fashion Feng Shui, to wear white is to inspire trust. To wear black is to exude depth and strength. The combination of these colors results in an impression of confidence and power.

No wonder we love it when we see guys in a tux. James Bond..hello!

Well, I think ladies look just as great in Black and White as my cutie here James. In fact we pull it off better.
There are so many decadent choices when choosing to wear these two striking colors. I love being able to come up with an outfit of black and white that suits my mood. It can be comfortable and yes bold all at the same time.

The opportunity to add more to an urbane black and white outfit is HUGE! Go with your mood or try something daring! Self magazine says that glam costume jewelry is making a come back. Utilizing huge pieces for the neck, loading up on chunky bracelets, bold earrings and shine and texture. Take your black dress to a whole new level with accessories.

In the quest for the perfect Bling here are the wonderful and beautiful baubles Jewels By Park Lane has to offer you!


The Noche ring. A beautiful black Cubic Zirconia makes a beautiful right hand ring and a statement on any hand. This item retails for $62 but go home with you for $12. Ask me How! This ring is even more stunning in person. The CZ reminds me of onyx. It has the same radiance as our Signature Ring in Jet and many women have said the ring is absolutely stunning. The facets just catch the light and sparkle.

Take a look at the Francais:

Featuring beautiful Swarovski crystals, this ring is sure to please. Purchase this ring and qualify for a BONUS item up to the value of the Francais rings for only $12. Contact me to place your order.


Let's look at some white:



The Joile Bracelet with three rows of stunning freshwater pearls. This adjustable bracelet will give your black outfit the look for polish sophistication. Pair it with the 48" Joile pearl necklace and Princess earrings it's a match made in heaven. With 48" inches of necklace you can layer it and look as though you have on a multi-strand necklace, yet have the freedom to adjust the strands to the length of your choosing.


The Frost necklace and earrigns with the beautiful center of white Mother of Pearl is just a perfect statement set. Mother of Pearl picks up light and warms the skin. Used for centuries to adorne beautiful peices from jewelry to the necks of guitars, Mother of Pearl is a welcome addition to any jewelry wardrobe. This peice can go from winter to summer in a heart beat. What a great peice to wear to a party or the lazy day walking on a warm tropical island.


So for your next black and white outfit try Jewels By Park Lane. Bling it right, say it loud... with Jewels By Park Lane. Come Bling with me!

December is Here! Check out our Blingn' Specials

Let's give a cheer to December! Its time to cleebrate and give thanks for all that we have and all we love. As we come to the close of 2008 let's do it in style. This months' specials will help you do that. Add some pizzaz and sparkle to your holiday wardobe and share the Bling with others.

For the Hostess:

This month Jewels by Park Lane debuts the Showgirls bracelet!

For Hostesses Only… Itʼs SHOWGIRL!
Take center-stage wearing Showgirl! Channel-set sparkling cubic
zirconias encircle this shimmering, shiny silver bangle bracelet that
fastens with a safety-lock clasp. One is stunning, but wearing Showgirl in
multiples will deliver an encore performance!

Hostess Bonus Buy!
By holding a show totaling at least $175 net sales, a hostess may
purchase one Showgirl bracelet (#10481) for just $19.00 plus tax.
In fact, the hostess may purchase one Showgirl bracelet
for EVERY $200 in net show sales!

Showgirl for FREE!
With a show totaling net sales of $800 plus one dated booking, the
hostess receives one Showgirl bracelet for FREE! (#1001)
That would mean one for free and the option to purchase
up to 4 more for just $19.00 each!

Customer Special
Gifts GaloreCustomer Special

To close out 2008 and kickoff 2009, we’ve assembled an exciting array of super-popular Bonus Buys. Each and every dramatically discounted!

In addition to the matching value Bonus Items for $12.00, your customer may make one selection from the Gifts Galore brochure for every $30.00 net they purchase.

For example, a customer with a $90 net order may buy three items from Gifts Galore. With a $120 net order, they may buy four Gifts Galore items. The Gifts Galore selections are non-commissionable and should be entered on the bottom of the order form in the Bonus Item section. Of course, qualified customers are also entitled to matching value Bonus Items based on their net purchases.

Everyone will be clamoring to qualify for as many of these super deals as they can get! They also make great stocking stuffers.

Both of these Brochures are also available in my Box.net widget in the upper left hand corner.

This is in addition to the already great customer purchase program and the Hostess benefits. Check those out in my widget. To submit an order use the order form right above the box.net
widget.

My life a military wife

Today i saw my husband for the last time this year. He is deploying to Iraq. It was teary and today i just feel like an empty shell. I know he is doing what is necessary to defend freedom , but I stil lament over his missing out on the life of your beautiful daughter.

On the bright side he will have a mid-tour leave. We'd like to spend sometime in Rome. To that end, I need to raise money for tickets to meet in Rome.

If you'd like to place an order please let me know. If you'd like to host an online party or have an in-home party if you are int he San Antonio and surrounding areas please let me know. I can also do catalog parties and accommodate a busy office.

Get orders in before December 1st to guarantee Christmas arrival. Every little bit helps.

Please help me reach my goal so that i can join my hubby for a few days abroad and reconnect.

pljewelsreedy@att.net

Chapter 3: Aventurine a member of the Quartz Family

The cool feel of quartz, so smooth and beautiful emitting a sense of calm no matter what color it happens to be. Today we will take a look at aventurine, which is part of the quartz family.

Aventurine is the Star Sign for Libra and the Planetary stone of Taurus.

Aventurine is a translucent to opaque variety of microcrystalline quartz. It contains small inclusions of shiny minerals which give the stone a sparkling effect known as aventurescence. Inclusions of mica will give a silverish sheen, while inclusions of hematite give a reddish or grayish sparkle.

Aventurine ranges in color from green, peach, brown, blue and a creamy green. Besides its uses in jewelry, aventurine is also used for ornamental purposes like vases, bowls, and figurines.

Aventurine is found in India, Chile, Spain, Russia, Brazil, Austria, and Tanzania. It is a 6.5 on the Mohs scale of hardness. This mineral is often mistaken for amazonite or jade.

It is interesting that the name for the stone is derived from an accident. Sometime during the 18th century, Venetian glass workers were preparing molten glass when copper filings accidentally fell into the batch producing a glass with sparkles. The name aventurine comes from the Italian "a ventura," which means"by chance".

Deposits are found in Brazil, India, Austria, Russia, and Tanzania.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties:

Aventurine has been used as a lucky talisman and is a popular stone for gamblers.

Legends say that it is an all-purpose healer, used to reduce stress, develop confidence, imagination and improve prosperity. A legend from ancient Tibet says that aventurine was used to improve nearsightedness and to increase the wearer's creativity.

Many believe that aventurine has the capacity to calm a troubled spirit and bring about inner peace.

The gem varieties of quartz have been used as gemstones and other ornamental objects for thousands of years. Green aventurine quartz is a popular lapidary material today, showing an atractive natural green color when polished or when wet. In the past, green aventurine quartz has been miscalled Indian jade although the specific gravity and refractive index can readily identify aventurine quartz from jade.

Some of the earliest primitive stone tools (axes) fashioned by man's ancestors 2.5 million years ago in the Omo valley in Ethiopia, were made of quartz varieties such as quartzite. These materials were used because of their hardness and their isotropic brittleness which made it possible to shape the tools with relative ease.

Quartzite is also used as a building material.

The name quartz comes from a Saxon word meaning cross vein ore. The astrological sign of green aventurine quartz is aries.
Green aventurine quartz is an alternate birthstone for the month of August.

Source: Bernadine Fine Art jewelry and mineralminers.com

It's no wonder the set that features the stone has a name that evokes thoughts of calm and escape to paradise. The Mandalay set looks lovely and can go from casual to evening making your outfit look wonderful.

The pleasing green and the oh so in purple compliment each other so well. This set is sure to put you in a calming mood ready for anything.

With the rich colors of the Holiday season coming in this set is sure to add brilliance to any outfit you can think of.

The earrings are light and airy. They won't weight down the earlobe which is great when considering a chunky earring. They also have the beautiful artisan quality to them which is always a source of comment and compliment when worn.

The ring called Margarita is great for that right hand and adds a splash of color in a sea of clear stone right handed rings.

The Mandlay bracelet is completley adjustable. Giving you versatlity and a customized look.

Dare to stand out, look confident, destress with this aventurine. Come bling with me. Ask me how you can purchase these peices for just $12 each. Your jewerly is waiting for you!

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Compliment your Rings & Bracelets with a Beautiful Home Manicure

So many beautiful rings and bracelets to wear and complete your look, the accessory to this beautiful baubles is beautiful hands and nails. With more and more people saving money and the economy in a downturn, why spend the $20 for a manicure when you can take some me time and do it at home. You don't have to inhale massive amounts of fumes and for not a lot of coin you can have beautiful nails any diva would be proud to show off.

The following article is from Styles101.com:

1. Remove any old nail polish.

2. Shape the nail, using a file or emery board. File each nail tip from corner to center; do not file in a see-saw motion with the emery board because doing so can cause ridges in the nail and nail splitting. By filing nails to a point...this will make nails weak. A rounded or square form is the strongest.

3. Soak the hands in warm, soapy water for a few minutes to remove dirt. This will also soften cuticles and make it easier to push cuticles back. Clean under free edge of nail with orangewood stick.

4. The cuticle is the skin that grows from the finger onto the base of the nail (nail root). Push the cuticle gently back. Leaving the cuticle intact helps to prevent infection of the nail growing tissue. NEVER cut cuticles! This can cause the nail to die if done improperly!
A weekly manicure can do wonders for your nails and cuticles. Not only will a weekly manicure promote faster nail growth, your nails will also become stronger with each manicure. Treat yourself and have a manicure professional done. The usual cost ranges from $10 upwards to $20, plus the manicurists' tip and the appointment lasts about 30-45 minutes with drying time. If going to the nail salon is not an option, opt to give yourself a manicure at home. Do it yourself Manicures, not only make your hands look great, they're easy to do!
Do it yourself manicure

5. Apply a base coat. We highly recommend calcium gel. This works wonders to help nails grow faster and hardens as well. Allow to dry for a minute or two. Next apply 2 coats of favorite polish. Then finish with a shine sealer. Allow nails to fully dry for at least an hour.

6. Finally, apply a moisturizing cream or lotion to the hands and cuticles. This will help prevent splitting of the nails.

They also provided some natural recipes for natural nail care these are great for wanting to do a spa day!

Hand & Foot Exfoliator

Ingredients:

2 Tlbsp of fine sea salt

2 heaped tsp fine oatmeal (same kind as in your cupboard)

1 tsp. baking soda

Directions:

Combine ingredients, and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to skin and rub gently. Rinse and gently pat dry.

Cuticle Cream

Ingredients:

1 Tsp. natural clay

1 tsp. olive oil

3 drops lavender essential oil

Directions:

Mix into a paste and put into a sterile ointment jar or small pot. Wash and clean old make up jars, they make great storage containers! Massage into nails and cuticles.

Lemon & Honey Cuticle Soak

Ingredients:

2 tsp.lemon juice

1 tsp.honey

1/2 cup very warm water

Directions:

Mix honey and lemon juice to combine well in a bowl big enough to fit both tips of hands in. Add water and mix. Next, soak finger nails in the mixture for 5 minutes. Blot dry then gently push cuticles back using a orangewood cuticle stick. Finish with your favorite lotion.

Honey Hand Exfoliator

Ingredients:

1 tbsp honey

1 tablespoon cornmeal or finely grated oatmeal

2 tbsp. of whipping cream

2 drops lemon essential oil or an acidtic oil

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a small jar. Apply to hands or feet and rub gently. For added softness, leave on for 5-10 minutes. Rinse and gently pat dry. May be stored for 2 weeks in refrigerator.

Cuticle Softener

Ingredients:

1 tsp. olive oil

1 tsp. vitamin E oil

Directions:

Combine and massage into nails and cuticles.

Tips for storage

Since these are all natural recipes, we do not add any preservatives. Store in refrigerator for as long as you would normally keep fruit. Maximum 2 weeks, sealed.

Ideas for storage:

• baby food jars
  

• make up jars such as the ones that eye shadows come in or foundation jars
  

skin care jars, glass

Looking for a great nail polish color: I suggest Sally Hansen Lacquer Shine in Flair. It's a gorgeous purple just in for the season! It really draws attention and looks great on a ton of skin-tones.

Your nails should accent your jewelry in no time. Looking for new Bling for your hands and wrists? Contact me for a catalog or take a lookat the catalog on line use the left menu for the links ot the catalog and check out our fabulous line of rings bracelets and jewelry to compliment your look and make a statement! Your jewelry is waiting for you!

Purple in all it's splendor!

Ah, my favorite color is the rage for fall. PURPLE! The rich color of royalty and the beautiful color of grapes. It can be seen in everything this season from head to toe.

New York Fashion week was blooming with the seductive hue, from eggplant to plum this color is number one!
Perusing fashion magazines, I've seen purple tights on a model with a basic black dress and shoes. The purple was gorgeous. The other items that stood out in piece were her accessories all clad in gold accessory which matched the buckles in her shoes. The look was striking and so do able for the everyday woman.

I found a beautiful Top at JCPenny now marked down to the super-affordable price of $14.99. It comes in the striking Grape color and i just had to list it. It's by Worthington and it made me think of one of the characters from the Jane Austen Book club movie, Prudie Drummond play by Emily Blunt who always wore chic clothing, because she was a french teacher and followed Coco Chanel to the letter rebelling from her hippy dippy mom.

To go with that I would also pair the blouse with a sumptuous pair of purple shoes. Carlos Santana always seems to delight my fancy when it comes to a beautiful and sexy shoe. The shoe is called Bliss. At a bit of a cost for shoes on sale at zappos.com for $98.10, these shoes have personality and still steep of traditional Mary Janes with the novelty of he double straps and the sexy attitude of the croco pattern and stacked platform.

What's left when you have a great basic skirt in grey or black or even a basic pant to make it more like Katherine Hepburn? Accessories!

For this classic look i would add the beauty of the Legend bracelet which comes in silver or gold tone and is Tiffany inspired bracelet sure to garner attention with out the loss in the pocketbook @ a retail value of $59 this bracelet is a save compared to the price of it's designer counterpart. It can also go home with you for $12 when taking advantage of the Customer purchase program.









For something a little more full i would wear the Volume Bracelet with 9 connected bangles for that wonderful clinking sound every time the arm moves and the Unite Ring to compliment the layered look of the bangles.













Also offered in the catalog which are some of my favorite pieces:

The Signature set in amethyst, here is a picture of the ring. It is a truly stunning set. with a matching pendant, and stunning bracelet.

Others of my favorites in purple are: The Rock On set:

Gorgeous and huge amethyst on strands of glass beads and amethyst chip beads. Great for casual wear and the everyday.

There are many more beautiful items to help you splash into purple for this season. I can help you get those items and your most expensive ones for $12. Host a party and you can get them for FREE and at half price! Look great, save money and enjoy the decadent flair of purple for this season!

Earth to a beautiful Bauble: Chapter 1 Marcasite

Marcasite is a natural mineral used in jewelry. It is a light and brittle mineral that is often mistaken for pyrite. Pyrite and marcasite have the same chemical formula, but different crystal system, thereby making them two separate minerals. In jewelry, pyrite is used as a gem while marcasite is not. It is a mined stone and when used in jewelry, marcasite is cut and shaped very much like diamonds.

To get that antique or vintage look that is very popular today, I would recommend for our Hostess the beautiful pin: Antiquity which can be yours for only $29 and is exclusive to the hostess only.


Pages 70 and 71 of our catalog display our lovely collection of Marcasite you can look for the names of these lovely pieces:

Belair
Legacy
Graceful
Renaissance(one of my personal favorites)



Le Cabaret
Cabaret
Sentimental

On our ring pages pages we have

Reign (gorgeous on any right hand, pictured far left)
Santa Cruz
Antique Lace (immediate left ring)

There is also the Dreamscape set which has a very jazzy 20's feel. It

Shoes....Glorious Shoes

My second fashion love...the other piece that makes my outfit most days....SHOES!

There are so many good looking shoes happening this fall season. My fave happens to be the heeled oxford. It has so many different looks but ultimately... the sexy librarian look is what I'm going for in this particular shoe.

I found these:

Priced at $49.00

They are cute and will look good with a suit, skirt, or jeans. T.U.K online is where these lovely shoes can be found. Along with other interesting shoes to add personality to your wardrobe. With these i could see pairing them with the Ignite Bracelet which is classic yet has a chunky modern feel to it.

The hypnotic set has these really cool faceted glass beads which just pick up the light.

What a way to blend the modern with the classic. Don't forget about a watch to keep yourself fashionably on time or just fashionably late: The Nightmoves Watch is a show stopper even while you have only five minutes to get to work and work is 15 minutes away.

Add some color to your chic outfit complimented by heeled oxfords with the Pink Signature Bracelet part of the Signature set.

The signature set also comes in Jet, Ruby, Amethyst, and Topaz colors to suit variety of color choices for the day, evening or even for the moment. These dazzling sets are just gorgeous in person and garner so many compliments when i wear the set in public. women stop me to compliment me on these beautiful baubles.


No matter what shoes you choose to wear there is jewelry that will compliment and take your outfit to the next level. With Jewels by Park Lane beautiful choices are never far away. Contact me to place an order or book a party. Your jewelry is waiting for you!

Caring for you beautiful Fashion Jewelry

We love our beautiful baubles and bling but how do we make it last and how do we keep pieces shiny and new looking?

When it comes to fashion jewelry care and some caution must be taken in order to ensure the longevity of our fabulous accessories. The one big thing that I noticed when wearing fashion jewelry is to make sure that your skin has not just been covered in lotion. I'm not saying that that one shouldn't moisturize to protect our hands and keep them looking nice, but give you skin some time to absorb and drink in the quench of lotion given before you wear your jewelry. Lotions can also cause a reaction with your skin and the metals if your skin has enough acidity. Try using a lotion that is dye free and perfume free, that way you can have moisturized limbs and still be able to comfortably wear your jewelry.

I can't say enough about removing jewelry when doing household chores. We all know that cleaning chemicals have a harsh effect on our hands ( i personally use rubber gloves now so i can avoid dry hands), but the chemicals can also effect the jewelry we wear and can cause permanent damage. I loved the Kim and Aggie on How Clean is Your House on BBC who wear these uber fancy dish gloves with bows and feathers on them to make cleaning seem less daunting. My gloves are pink and purple. The color does seem more perky then the traditional yellow or the green I've seen out there. So now that we have beautiful cleaning gloves don't forget to place you jewelry in your jewelry box so that it's safe and chemical free.

Here are some tips to help keep your jewelry sparkling:

1. Place some pieces of white chalk in your box to keep silver from tarnishing.

2. Purchase a cleaning cloth meant for the metal you wish to clean. Make sure they are lint free. These little cloths are wonders and make up-keep simple with no liquid chemicals or harsh smells.

3. Do NOT use those harsh liquid dips or cleansers, these can do more harm than good. The chemicals can also burn your skin. Ultra sonic cleaners can also loosen your stones or break them.

4. Use a soft brush or cotton swab to remove any dirt from rings where a cleaning cloth may not be able to reach.

Your jewelry Box is not only a place to keep your jewelry it is the first defense in protecting your treasured baubles. I found a good article to help you choose a jewelry box:
http://www.helium.com/items/514302-valuing-valuable-piecesif-jewelry

With the proper storage and cleaning of your jewelry, your collection can last for generations to come.

Tough economy ..shop with Moms

The state of the economy today has hit everyone and as families struggle to save pennies here and there and plan for the future how can we positively help the economy and other families?

By shopping with Moms who have thier own businesses. No matter the product there is a mom who can offer it to you and at very good prices along with excellent customer service. From great hostess benefits like Jewels By Park Lane's 5 Star Hostess program where a hostess has the opportunity to earn $300-$500 in Free and heavily Discounted jewelry to finding household products that are safe for the entire family, there is something out there for everyone.

Hosting a home party saves you gas, saves you the agony of dragging the family with you or having to hire a sitter. You and your friends get together and have a marvelous time, and the hostess ends up with the items on her list for a fraction of the cost. Happiness is spread.

When you book me as your consultant you get me for a couple of hours and a look at wonderful jewelry that is sure to please. I help you design your own sale & you get the expensive items in our catalog for only $12 as bonus items! The Customer Purchase Program is just divine! Even better is the Hostess Program! Any way you look at it when you book a party with me everyone wins with Jewels By Park Lane.

Shop with a Mom and together we can help families stay afloat during current economic downshifts and have fun at the same time. Get your shop on!

To make an order or inquire how youcan sparkle with Jewels by Park Lane for just $39 to start--contact me pljewelsreedy@att.net

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It's not too early..Christmas and the holiday season

October will begin this week and stores have already begun to count down the days to and the Hoilday season. With gas the way it is and people compacting thier trips to save money why not just shop from your living room or home office?

With Jewels By Park Lane you can shop from the convience of your own home and design your own sale! Take advantage of our Customer Purchase Program and get your most expensive items for only $12 each!

Pruchase $30 or more, select 1 item up to your pruchase amount for only $12

Purchase $60 or more, select 2 items up to your purchase amount for only $12 each

Purchase $90 or more, select 3 items up to your purchase amount for only $12 each

Example: Purchase the Lauren Earrings ($27) & The Bracelet ($36) for a total of $63

Get the Lauren Necklace (below left) ($52) for $12 and one more item up to $63 for $12 such as the Marina Necklace (pictured right)($53) for a total of $87 (plus Tax & SH)

and you have saved: $81 by designing your own sale

and have the wonderful Lauren set and a matching necklace in the Marina necklace.

It's just that easy with Jewels By Park Lane.

You purchase and walk away with a ton of bling for your self or some one special on your list at awesome savings!

Save even more by hosting a party in your home or online and take advantage of our

Stellar 5 Star Hostess program

and get $300 - $500 in jewlery FREE!