Rings And Things September 13, 2010

Cute, no?

I was having a browse in town today, when I popped into a lovely boutique that stocks amazing jewellery. While drooling over having a look at their autumn/winter jewellery stock, I came across a brand that I had never heard of before-designsix.

I love the costume jewellery by this brand-it was really different to anything I had seen before, looked really opulent and wasn’t too expensive for high-end, good quality costume jewellery.

What I was really taken by was this butter soft, leather flower ring.  I love these big rings that have been in fashion for the last year or two, but given that these rings are usually made from cheap metals, they turn the skin of my finger a lovely shade of green. Given that this was a look that I didn’t want-I always stayed away from the large costume jewellery rings…..until now! As this ring is made from leather, and not  metal, it wouldn’t turn my skin a funny colour-Eureka

The only colour left in the shop was black. Once the shop assistant told me it was available in other colours, I decided to wait and see the other colours first before buying. I had a look on ebay, and lo and behold, I found the ring that I was admiring in an array of colours and oh so much cheaper than its shop counterpart. In the shop, the ring cost 12 euro, but on ebay (including shipping) I bought mine for £4.25/5.20euro. Not a bad saving

I decided to go for the burnished gold flower leather ring-which will compliment most outfits and ensures that I get plenty of wear.

What do you think of my purchase? Have you any jewellery from this brand?

*UPDATE:*

I received my ring a few days and love it!!! No green marks or stains where the ring has been at all. The only thing is, is that I forget the ring is leather, and therefore no as resilient to water. Note to self-remove ring before washing hands or I will run it

“And she said what about breakfast at Tiffany’s….” June 25, 2008

A piece of Tiffany jewelery is not just for Christmas..... but for life!!

Years ago, I thought that we were really cut off from the rest of the world, in terms of communications, technology, products ……..

Maybe I shouldn’t go there because there were a LOT of areas where we were behind in! However, our fair isle is definitely not as cut off as it used to be, particularly in terms of brands and products, as various brands are becoming available in Ireland for the first time.  For instance,  the stunning Tiffany jewellery brand is now gracing our beautiful shores in a Brown Thomas near you.

So what exactly is all the hype about this jewellery. Well (said while I sigh loudly and wonder where I start), when you think of Tiffany jewellery you think of duck-egg blue wrapping, beautiful packaging, excellent quality and craftsmanship, elegance and serious, dazzling bling! Is that not enough reason in itself to purchase some, I ask?

While I may not be able to afford the gorgeous jewellery on display, I can always drool…