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!

Let's Get Dressed up!

Let's Get Loud! It's new Year!

Time to renew ourselves and set goals!

Want to dress up and usher in the new year with a new look?
Jewelry can change your wardrobe and invigorate your image for 2009!

Trying to save money and pinch you pennies? I just like everyone else is trying to save money in this fragile economy. However, that doesn't mean I can't choose a few pieces of jewelry here and there to refresh the look of an outfit, and you can too. I made a list of some of jewelry that is budget friendly. (For a complete lsiting see the catalog.)

The Loveable bracelet. With it's 3 cords leading to a rustic heart charm and it's simple toggle clasp is frugal addition to any wardrobe at $22.

Wear it with jeans or any casual outfit. Pair it with a black dress and it will usher in the evening hours with grace. Reminiscent of James Avery or Brighton bracelet will keep you looking great without making a dent in your budget.

The Seductive Necklace with genuine cats-eyes stones can go from a deep black to looking like a sleek sophisticated grey color. Perfect for a winter wardrobe. 6 tiered drops lead to a 7th drop with 2 beautiful cats-eye stones. This necklace at $32 can serve multiple purposes from work to evening in a pinch. The matching earrings are a steal at $13.






I Love Pink, and with Valentine's Day Approaching who couldn't use some pink to brighten up the gloomy days of winter.
The Capri Necklace with Swarovski crystals is sure to add some wonderful dazzle. The necklace has ten stunning Swarovski crystals which will provide light catching shine for seasons to come. Swarovski stones in a beautiful setting for just $26. The matching earrings are just $16. Elegance and quality without breaking the bank! A set of jewelry for $42! Backed by the Jewels by Park Lane lifetime guarantee you can count on your jewelry lasting for a lifetime of economic ups and downs.




The Prismatic set is very affordable and when you take advantage of the Customer Savings Program, the set becomes even more affordable. Individually, the necklace costs $39, the Bracelet $21 and the earrigns $28 totalling $88 retail. But when you pruchase just the earrings and bracelet at retail price of $49, you can get the necklace for just $12 bringing the total to $61. Saving you $27 which can go towards gas. This set is made from Beautiful Arora Borealis Swarovski crystals which will just illuminate with your every movement. It's too good to pass up!

Contact me to place your order today and enjoy wonderful jewelry at budget friendly prices with Jewels by Park Lane.
Your jewelry is waiting for YOU!

Specials Continue into the new year!

Bling on the New Year

with FREE Bonus Items!

For a limited time in January, I am extending to my customers a FREE bonus item when they make a minimum purchase of $30 plus and thier $12 bonus item by giving them a SECOND bonus item FREE!

Place a $60 order and purchase two $12 Bonus items and choose a THIRD Bonus item FREE!
Place a $90 order and purchase three $12 Bonus Items and choose a FOURTH Bonus Item FREE!

This for a limited time so contact me to get in on this awesome promotion!

For the Hostess:

Qualify for double the shopping credit! Instead of getting $20 per customer order at your party, get $40 shopping credit per order! Ask me how you can get double the BLING in JANUARY!

Designer Looks for Less - Bling it OUT!

Let's do some comparison shopping!


On Shopnbc.com, the Samuel Benham collection is stunning. The pieces are luxurious and stunning. Let's take a look at a few.

This beautiful pendant was listed for almost $210 before shipping. It's gorgeous detailing and is a statement maker. Compare it to our Signature Pendant at $76 and we have a savings of $134! What a difference. It also comes with our lifetime guarantee and if purchased as a bonus item can be yours for only $12 (a savings of $198). The colors are also limited to a choice of two stones, where as the Park Lane Signature Series comes in 5 different stone colors to suit your fashion needs. Topaz, Amethyst, Ruby, Jet and Pink.









At Kay Jewelers I found these beautiful earrings for $150 available in white and yellow gold. What a nice pair for that up coming party or to throw in some glamor into a weekday outfit.

Our version of these earrings, called Whisper will in either silver or gold tone can be yours for just $15 or 10% of the Kay price! What a steal! The designer look with out the designer price!



You could get Whisper in both colors and still not have paid as much for the one set. That is what I call shopping wisely.


Another hot designer is John Hardy. His creations are simply stunning. On a trip to Neiman Marcus, you can find his jewelry running from the low $200 to almost $2000 range. Very nice work and it's lovely. I was just salivating over the craftsmanship and the attention to detail.

The Kali bracelet that runs for a modest $495 at Neiman Marcus. It's chic, modern and would go with anything from jeans to that perfect black cocktail dress.

The Jewels By Park Lane has a designer inspired version of the Kali called Wild One. At the price of $59 it is the look for less and at a savings of $436! There is more to the set and it can best be seen in the catalog so just look for the Box.net widget on this page on the left hand side and download the 2008 catalog to view it on page 17. You will not be disappointed.


You can get the look for less and still have money to put in the bank. You can do it with Jewels by Park Lane. Place an order or host a party. Your jewelry is waiting for you!

From the Earth to Beautiful Bauble: 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.

For our lovely collection of Marcasite you can look for the names of these lovely pieces:

Belair
Legacy
Graceful
Sentimental










Renaissance(one of my personal favorites)

Le Cabaret


on our ring pages pages we have

Reign (gorgeous on any right hand)
Santa Cruz Ring
Antique Lace Ring
Legacy earrings
Antiquity Pin
Introduced in May 2008, we have a beautiful set called Dreamscape a beautiful necklace and earrings which has both marcasite and onyx to make a lovely art deco set that is timeless.

To place an order or for more information on JBPL contact me or use the order form at the top left of the page.

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.

Beyonce on Instyle Magazine...grab her look with JBPL

Beyonce with her new Album Sasha Fierce is just unstoppable. My local grocery store's cosmetic area plays her live concert album on their ultra cool LCD flat screens. As I was looking for a new eyeliner I couldn't help but notice the InStyle Magazine with her on the cover. She always looks luminous.

I loved the chunky necklace she was wearing but my eye was very much drawn to the earrings she was wearing. They reminded me of a pair that JBPL has. Like i say..red carpet style without the red carpet prices.

OUr version of the double hooped earrings are called Enchanted. They are about 2" in length and feature Swarovski crystals in periot color. The metal finish is a beautiful bronze color color. They are simply stunning and will get you close to this cover look. The Enchanted earrings are a steal at only $29!
If you notice she's also wearing some gorgeous gold bangles. I am happy to say that bangles are sooo back. Our Fall 2008 catalog has some good choices so any woman can achieve the feel of this cover look. The slide show below has just a few of the bracelets and cuff I thought would be great to achieve the feel of the Beyonce cover look. If you want silver items some of our bracelets have a choice of gold or silver looks.

You don't have to break the bank to emulate cover looks or the looks of your fave celeb. Jewels By Park Lane has a host of beautiful baubles and gams to help you stay on budget and cause a sensation of your own. Place an order with me using the Order Form Link at the top left hand of the Blog under "Submit an Order." If youhave questions contact me and I can help you select that perfect piece of jewelry!

Your jewelry is Waiting for YOU!



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Now playing: Beyonce - Get Me Bodied
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My Hoilday Dress..Add Bling to my dress and win a Prize!

I just got this Fabulous dress from Target for just under $20! It has the beautiful classic styling that i love. There is just so much that i can add to this dress to make it even more gorgeous.

So here we go yall'! I'd love for you to list some Jewels by Park Lane jewelry ensembles that would make this dress just pop! Use the Catalog by clicking on it the the box.net files or use the link to the Fall 2008 catalog a little further down the left hand side of my blog. Leave your enssemble suggestion in a comment to this blog entry. Contest ends Dec 15th!

I will choose an entry at random and send that person a prize and feature the fashionista on my blog!

Get your Bling On!


Skirt Detail:

Holiday Sparkle! Frosting and Ice for everyone!

It's

Time to gather with family. Time to start baking, partying and looking for the perfect present for that loved one that will make their heart sing. I can help you in this arduous task! Jewels By Park Lane has items that will provide that smile and gasp of amazement when opened!

For our Hostess: OUr Diamond Drop Bracelet! Adoring the end of the parade of sparkling clear cubic zirconias is an enormous heart shaped CZ. The unique glittering clasp provides a perfect custom fit. Open the capsule, position it over any section, and snap it closed. Stunning! Check it out at the company website:

http://www.jewelsbyparklane.com/main.php?view=special_diamonddrop

With a qualified party, a hostess can get this beautiful bracelet for just $29 plus tax. Ask me how a hostess can get this for FREE!

For Our Customers: Beloved set . A Trio of glittering heart-shaped CZs fashions this shimmering silvertone necklace and earrings set. You'll want one for yourself and even more to give as gifts!

Place a net order of $30 and this set can be yours for $14 plus tax. How sweet is that!

We also have the exclusive Holidazzle set! Check out the October catalog to see this beauty on pg 3!
Make your holidays sparkle with
HOLIDAZZLE ensemble (#10139) - $39.00
The glittering ornament opens wide to reveal a pair of sparkling solitaire
cubic zirconia earrings and a stunning necklace featuring a trio
of three radiant CZ’s, celebrating the past, present, and future.

It can be yours for only $12 when yo make a purchase of $30 or more net. oh the choices, oh the gifts. This year spread the bling and do it with Jewels By Park Lane.

To place an order contact me at: pljewelsreedy@att.net

Subject Line: Holiday Bling!

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!