Saturday, May 19, 2012

Not your grandmother's pearls

Warm weather means espadrilles, cute shorts, and (these days) cropped tops. It also means in with the fun, lightweight summertime jewelry!

This month's A-list Must Have of the Month is the adorable Pearls by the Yard necklace. A sterling silver cable link chain with 27 tiny white pearls. 16″-18″ length.


Pearls are no longer for tea time and bouffants - grandma's favorite accessory has gotten a major update! Wear a single strand for a delicate, ladylike look, a 'la Angelina Jolie, or layer tens of strands for a night out - think, "What Would Madonna Do?"




Long or short, delicate or chunky, and running the gamut of colors, pearls are back in a big way. And no matter how they're worn, they ooze elegance, romance, and an all-around, pulled togetherness. Let's face it; some days we need all the help we can get. Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn, slip on a strand, and feel just a little bit classier. And with the Pearls by the Yard A-list price of $49, you don't have to have to break the bank to do so.

Necklaces not your thing? Check out the gorgeous pearl earrings and bracelets in stock.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

And the winner is...

As you know, we're been one of the proud members of the Birmingham Jewelers Association and have been participating in the Annual High School Jewelry Competition that began in April. The awards ceremony was held on Monday at the Birmingham Community House. You voted for your favorite pieces and the results are in!

Congratulations, Ellie!


Ellie won first place for her gorgeous piece entitled, "Upside Down Becomes Right Side Up" 
Here are some photos from the night's events

 Some of our fellow Jewelers of Birmingham members
 Some of the talented high school students
 Photos courtesy of the Jewelers of Birmingham

Congratulations to all the students - We look forward to this competition every year, and the entries were truly inspiring.