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Giveaway: Sitara Collections Tourmaline Earrings

Now that you’ve heard all about Sitara Collections, its time to tell you about a giveaway that is being offered to Jewelry Revelations readers. One lucky winner will win the Pink And Green Tourmaline Israel Cut Shower Earrings valued at $68. Click here to continue reading.

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Posted by Di · November 28, 2009 · 24 Comments
Category: Beads, Contests, Earrings, Gemstones, Sterling silver ·

Sitara Collections Amethyst Chandeliers

While taking frequent trips to India with her husband, Linda Singh became fond of the unique artisan jewelry she found at local shops in Jaipur. Singh realized that these beautiful pieces could not be found anywhere else and decided to launch Sitara Collections to feature these exotic handmade accessories. Each piece featured on the site is hand crafted from .925 sterling silver and adorned with semi-precious gems. With every order, the Sitara Collections donates part of the net proceeds to a school in India from her husband’s ancestral village.
   
Amethyst is a variety of quarts and is said to bring clarity to its wearer when making decisions. The exquisite Amethyst Chandeliers are filled with clusters of shimmering amethyst stones. These chandeliers contain dozens of dazzling round bezel set amethysts that sway with every move. The earrings contain a french wire hook and are made from sterling silver. Buy through Sitara Collections for $78 $62.40.

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Posted by Di · November 28, 2009 · 4 Comments
Category: Earrings, Gemstones, Sterling silver ·

JADEtribe Brass & Clear Bead Braided Cuff

Texas native Kimberly Hartman knew at a fairly young age that fashion was her true calling. Hartman earned a degree in fashion marketing from the University of North Texas and went on to work in NYC’s fashion industry representing leading designers such as Paul & Joe, Miguelina, Petit Bateau, Rozae Nichols, Velvet, and Rachel Roy. While traveling throughout India, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, she developed the idea for JADEtribe jewelry to showcase local artisan pieces from these regions. This line of indigenous handcrafted jewelry launched in February of 2009.

The Brass & Clear Bead Braided Cuff brings sparkle to your wrist. It features a chocolate brown cord hand braided through dainty antiquated brass and oval clear resin beads. The 1” wide cuff stays secure with an antiquated brass jingle bell and toggle clasp. Buy through ShopBop for $45.

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Posted by Di · November 10, 2009 · 3 Comments
Category: Beads, Brass, Cuff ·

Kothari Designs Sunstone Ring

Taru Kothari started her own jewelry line in the 1970’s named Kothari Designs. In India, where she grew up, Kothari developed her passion for antique jewelry. Kothari’s son joined her in 1995 bringing modern designs and a new dynamic to the business. All of their jewelry is handmade in gold with precise attention to detail; the stones are either selected by hand or custom cut.

The Sunstone gem is made out of crystals and is also called Heliolite. This name is derived from the Greek words helios and lithos meaning sun and stone. Sunstone has a metallic appearance and comes in hues of red, orange and green. It has been claimed that sunstone promotes good energy and healing. The Sunstone Ring, by Kothari, is distinctive and immensely detailed. The ring is handmade out of 18kt gold and contains a flawless oval red sunstone. Buy through Moondance Jewelry for $435.

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Posted by Di · January 14, 2009 · One Comment
Category: Gemstones, Gold, Rings ·