Summer Fun With CZ Stud Earrings

Want to spend your day playing tennis or beach volleyball, but don’t want to ditch your trendy jewelry? Sterling silver CZ stud earrings are a great choice for the active fashionista that wants to get out and play in the summer sun!

When the sun is shining and the temperature’s rising, most have to leave their jewelry at home because it can’t go into the water. Whether it rusts or becomes discolored, chlorinated water and seawater mean you can’t wear your delicate duds. Continue reading

New Beaded Bracelets from Monica & Me of New York

One of our favorite designers, Monica & Me of New York, has come out with quite a few beaded bracelets for the next fashion season and we have stocked up! These trendy bracelets are a great summertime accessory. There are several colors and bead styles — you are sure to find one that suits your wardrobe.

The Emily Beaded Gemstone Bracelet is a great example of Monica and Me of New York’s design. It incorporates several textures and colors that you wouldn’t think would go together — gold tones, semi-precious stones, colorful beads — but Monica & Me designs really incorporate these elements well. Handmade in the U.S., these are an American fashion product to be proud of.

Emily Beaded Gemstone Stretch Bracelet

Emily Beaded Gemstone Stretch Bracelet

All the gemstone bracelets Monica & Me Design of New York put Continue reading

Favorite Spring Picks from Envious Gems

The sun is shining, and although there may be a few showers here and there, spring is one of fashion’s favorite seasons. The season symbolizes the beginning of new life, and we love to bring back the color and spark to our wardrobes during this fabulous season.

We’re crossing over into summer, but here are a few of the spring favorites that we hope to see throughout the year:

1. Celebrity Trendy Acrylic Stone Necklace

Celebrity Trendy Acrylic Stone Necklace

Celebrity Trendy Acrylic Stone Necklace

The five acrylic stones in this trendy necklace make it great for a professional Continue reading

Trendy Jewelry for the Working Woman

You work hard for your money, but does your trendy jewelry work hard for you? For the average woman working outside an office, slipping on jewelry to go to work is much different than preparing for a crazy weekend. There is a difference in the kind of jewelry that you wear, not only for professional reasons but also for convenience.

Those long, dangling necklaces look gorgeous, but if you have to bend over frequently or if you work food service, they can become cumbersome.

Celebrity Trendy Designer Style Multi-Stone Necklace

Celebrity Trendy Designer Style Multi-Stone Necklace

Trendy Necklaces like our Designer-Style Multi-Stone piece is a great example of jewelry ready for the workplace. There’s plenty of color and personality that comes with this necklace, and it won’t get in the way if you need to lift boxes or items during your job or if you need to make a latte.

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New Trendy Rings to Glamour It Up

Brash and bold may be the popular style choices of many of today’s fashionista, there are just some situations that call for a more … subtle look. Light and dainty never did anyone any harm to their look, so why not pick up some affordable trendy jewelry before these are gone?

These Druzy trendy rings come in a few different soft colors including turquoise, pink and white. Perfect to pair with other soft and clean tones like these (and the little bit of sparkle doesn’t hurt either). For those moments you’re feeling light and playful.

Celebrity Trendy Druzy Stretch Ring

Celebrity Trendy Druzy Stretch Ring

For something a little more chic, these colorful trendy rings manage to still be modest while having an edgy appeal. The gold coated bars and the CZ stone bars keep the piece classy while the colored bars create a two-tone affect that is eye-catching and sexy. These stretch rings will fit almost any finger, so you don’t need to worry about ring size.

I hope you didn’t think we weren’t going to also be supplying the bold colors, too! We love to stay on top of the latest fashion jewelry trends. After all, we shop the world so you don’t have to.

Celebrity Trendy Chic Hot Color Stretch Ring

Celebrity Trendy Chic Hot Color Stretch Ring

The two-tone stretch ring comes in orange, white, green and dark pink. We still have those colorful trendy watches in stock as well, if you are looking to supplement your colorful jewelry box with the latest (and affordable!) pieces available. The fashion world is always changing, and we’ll help you keep up without spending so much.

We sell at well below retail price. Get the trendy jewelry you want at prices that won’t hurt your wallet. For an even better deal, remember to use “BLOG12″ in the promo code box when you checkout — you’ll get free shipping for your order!

Trendy Buckle Bracelets Here for Summer

To pastel or not to pastel? While not every region had a solid springtime, many were able to bust out the floral prints, pinks and light blues with no trouble this spring season. But summer is upon us, and it’s time to kick up the colors a notch. That’s right. We’re talking bold colors here, today.

That’s why we’ve added these modern trendy bracelets in bright, bold colors. These are no nonsense bangles. The simple minimalist design and the modern art style are combined for a stunningly simple and affordable bracelet that you will love to wear all summer long.

Celebrity Trendy Wide Leather Buckle Bracelet

Celebrity Trendy Wide Leather Buckle Bracelet

Celebrity Trendy Wide Leather Buckle Bracelet

Celebrity Trendy Wide Leather Buckle Bracelet

The buckle clapse also means this baby won’t slip off your wrist unexpectedly, and the three notches let you adjust the size according to your own needs. Plus, these are made of a soft leather that will be much easier on your skin the plastic or wooden equivalent.

But what do you wear with colors like this? Clashing isn’t as in as it was in 2011, so I would say these stunning colors should be paired with something a little more down tempo or something that coordinates well with the color.

The orange could be worn with blue jeans and a white blouse — great for a casual summer look, especially if you have a blue trendy ring you can wear on your opposite hand. A bright pink blouse could also work with this wide bracelet as well.

For the blue and wide bracelets, mixing it up with pastels can actually work out — whether it’s light blues, pinks or greens, this will act as a stunning contrast.

Plus, remember you get free shipping when you put “BLOG12″ into the promotional code box when you checkout from Envious Gems. We shop the world so you don’t have to!

Trendy Jewelry With A Bit More Buddha

Who doesn’t love the content and joyous look on Happy Buddha’s face? With his big belly and wide grin, it’s hard not to smile when you come across this image. And why shouldn’t it?

Here’s your chance to carry that big ol’ grin along with you wherever you go. The Happy Buddha Pendant Necklace we have in stock right now comes with two accompanying beads — one an “evil eye” painted stone and the other a turquoise stone attached right above the Buddha pendant.

Celebrity Trendy Happy Buddha Pendant Trendy Necklaces

Celebrity Trendy Happy Buddha Pendant Necklace

This stylized version of the Happy Buddha symbolizes:

  • Happiness
  • Health
  • Prosperity
  • Abundance
  • Good Fortune
  • Joy
  • Contentment
The evil eye bead comes in three different colors on these Buddha necklaces: black and white, black and green and black and blue. The accompanying stone is turquoise for all of these trendy necklaces as well.

These are great as a gift to remind someone you love that life is good or for your own trendy jewelry collection. This type of Buddha depiction is also known as the Smiling Buddha or the Laughing Buddha and is actually bodhisattva (an enlightened spirit or person striving to obtain Buddhahood).

The other type of Buddhas that you may run into but don’t make for as attractive and jolly of jewelry are:

  • Abhaya Mudra with the right hand raised and left hand at waist level to represent both peaceful intentions and protection.
  • Bhumisparsha Mudra with the right hand touching the ground to symbolize his enlightenment. If he’s riding an elephant, it is the same type of depiction but represents steadfastness.
  • Dhyana Mudra with one or both hands in his lap to symbolize wisdom.
  • Dharmachakra Mudra with his index finger and thumb of both hands touching to symbolize fate.
  • Varada Mudra with both hands hanging at waist level and palms turned outward. The left hand is pointed down and right pointing up, symbolizing balance.

Which is the most fashion-conscious city in all the land?

Celebrity Trendy Polished Geode Stone Stretch Ring

Celebrity Trendy Polished Geode Stone Stretch Ring

Ever wondered which city’s have the most fashionistas? According to an April 25 report from a http://www.bundle.com reporter, Newport Coast, California is the most fashion-conscious city in the U.S., followed by Glencoe, Illinois. Is your city on the list? You can check out this article from the Glencoe News website for the full scoop.

But what makes me wonder is this: a majority of the fashionable cities are near Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, which also have some of the highest incomes in the country. Does wealth buy fashion?

Well, according to this article, sort of. They determined the number of fashionistas in a town by calculating the number of households that had four or more transactions at a high-end merchant over a 30-month period. That really isn’t a measure of being “fashion-conscious” — it can be one measure, but are fashionistas solely defined by the brands they buy?

Fashion-conscious doesn’t always mean shopping at the high-end stores — many a girl likes to find a bargain (and a few even buy knock-off brands). But there is affordable trendy jewelry available out there. What do you think? Is the brand of your clothing an indicator of how “fashion-conscious” you are?

A few other notable cities on the top-40 list were Beverly Hills, California, and Palm Beach, Florida.

How did they get all this data for this study anyway? Turns out that is just what bundle.com does. Instead of having users write reviews, the sites brings together anonymous spending data to determine business ratings and the like. Credit card transactions are what make this supposedly objective rating a reality. That’s kind of the polar opposite of websites like Yelp! that are entirely user review based. Anyone on board yet with bundle.com? It will be interesting to see how another new business ranking site will do.

Trendy Pendant Necklaces for Professionals

Dressing up for work doesn’t have to be a bore. While you can look polished and generic if you like, it does pay to stand out from the crowd with your great sense of style. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite trendy pendant necklaces that will fit in well in most business office environments.

Celebrity Trendy Beaded Hamsa Pendant Necklace

Beaded Hamsa Pendant Necklace

Pendant necklaces are a classic — hanging a pretty pendant on a simple chain has been a long tradition. But that chain doesn’t have to be so dull. Take the Celebrity Trendy Beaded Hamsa Pendant Necklace: partway up the chain it is beaded to provide another layer of complexity and charm to this trendy necklace. However, the Continue reading

Benefits of Acrylic Stones in Trendy Jewelry

Celebrity Trendy Acrylic Stone Stretch Ring

Celebrity Trendy Acrylic Stone Stretch Ring

Want trendy jewelry that doesn’t require too much care and will still last you a lifetime? Welcome to the acrylic fan club — a material that is often taken for granted but can create beautifully colorful trendy jewelry.

But what about diamonds? Sapphires? While no one can deny that those precious stones are sexy and classy in their own right, acrylic introduces fun colors at a fraction of the cost. Affordable trendy jewelry leaves more money in your pocket at the end of the  day, so there’s nothing wrong with having a little acrylic jewelry in your stash.

We just got a few acrylic stone rings in stock. In the style pictured above, we are also carrying it in creme, turquoise and blue. A whole rainbow of colors awaits you!

Why is acrylic easier? Continue reading