Byzantine Times

I have been for the past year, inspired by Chanel’s Byzantine collection.

Humungously sized, overpowering with gold and blatant faux gem set jewellery is totally the It jewellery of the season.

Unfortunately, I have been too mortified to purchase Chanel’s Byzantine cross necklaces. Honey, for that price, I think I rather splurge it on Louboutins.

Anyway, as I was browsing through Kenneth Jay Lane’s jewellery on net-a-porter’s site, behold!

Gorgeous don’t you think?

Juicy Couture Engagement Ring

Look what came through the post!

Ain’t this a cutie?

If only the bling was real diamond.

I snag this ultra bling by Juicy Couture, through E-bay. Originally retailed for USD96, I got it for 20 bucks lesser. Still steep in my opinion, but totally worth it - I like the antique swarovski ribbon at the side - making this a girly candy rock.

On the side note, I’m eyeing at some real candy rock from Etsy. It’s really amazing what you can find online these days. Hopefully they won’t get snitched up this month!

Etsy - Colorado Studio

I was snooping on the Etsy site for unique purchases. I chanced upon this ceramic jewellery via the Etsy Mud Team. They seek to present hand-made pottery works by Etsy artists.

The profits from the items featured on their page are donated to the Etsy Mud Team for promoting and advertising future artists and their works. A smart marketing idea indeed.

I’ve never purchased any ceramic jewellery before, and thus was a bit hesistant to buy any. But this unique (only one! What a huge plus) and gorgeous pendant plus silver necklace from Cynthia’s Colorado Studio won me over.

Cynthia is one of the nicest sellers I have come across in all my e-purchases. She was courteous, friendly, and helpful. She even offered to send it internationally to me at her own expense. The item came carefully packed - bubble wrap, box, and bubble wrapped again. I’m impressed.