Des Wearing Stella & Dot Jewelry on The Bachelorette

Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock continues to keep us all guessing on ABC’s The Bachelorette! Right now I’m liking Zak and Drew — I also think Michael is pretty cute and a great pick too…. Oh la la! Who do you like for Des (or for you, lol!)??

Des continues to look fabulous (well, obvi, as she was just voted one of the best bodies by People mag!) and Des was seen wearing the silver On the Mark Arrow Necklace from Stella & Dot [ABC The Bachelorette, aired Monday, July 8, 2013; season 9, episode 7].

Des also wore the same arrow necklace in gold on last week’s episode 6 of The Bachelorette – seen HERE.

Des also wore the orange red geometric Olivia Bib Statement Necklace from Stella & Dot on her one-on-one date with Michael (worn with jean jacket and white dress – too cute!).

Pssst! At the beginning of The Bachelorette episode 7, I caught a glimpse of Catherine wearing the silver charm necklace from Stella & Dot — including a sterling silver initial charm and a paw print charm – so cute!!) — as she sat around the pool with fellow bachelor contenders and chatted with Des about the remaining five men.

Stella & Dot FALL 2012 Jewelry Collection is Now Here!

Hot off the press! Stella & Dot’s NEW Fall jewelry collection launched today, Saturday, July 7, 2012! The new jewelry is beautiful and you will be hooked at first sight!

Stella & Dot features three new main jewelry collections for fall. Mod Safari offers punchy, colorful jewelry featuring animals and geometric shapes; New Romantics combines Victorian-era lace with modern edge; and Super Natural highlights natural stones, lovely color and timeless shapes.

Also added to the Stella & Dot jewelry line is their NEW charm collection. Featuring sterling silver and solid bronze, the new charms allow anyone to create a personalized story from a piece of jewelry. Whether it’s a paw print for you beloved pooch, your mother’s birthstone, or your child’s initial, there is a charm for every person and for every occasion. >> See the Stella & Dot charm collection.

Stella & Dot Jewelry is the Perfect Valentine’s Gift

Do you have a Valentine for this upcoming Valentine’s Day? Whether it’s your mom, daughter, bff or your long-time love, get the special woman in your life something equally special: jewelry from Stella & Dot!

Here are 3 great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for HER:

1.) Delicates! – From the sterling silver Ever After Heart Necklace to the 14kt gold vermeil On the Mark Arrow Necklace to the interlocking silver & gold circles in the Together Forever Necklace (pictured above, all just $49 each!), Stella & Dot jewelry offers something for every one at every price point. Dainty, feminine, delicate necklaces are the perfect staple piece for any woman, as it can be worn day or night, dressed up or down, and even layered with other necklaces of any size. These delicates say “I love you” without being too mushy or over-the-top — Perfect for your bff, your girlfriend or your sister.

2.) Rose gold! – This trend isn’t going anywhere any time soon. Rose gold is a lovely, feminine and wearable metal that looks great on everyone. Most women don’t have much rose gold jewelry, so it’s safe to say that this will be a great addition to any woman’s jewelry wardrobe. Try the rose gold Rhea Bangle Bracelets, a set of 3 for just $79. The Goddess Teardrop Earrings are a great hoop earring for any face shape for less than $40. For something more girly and classic, check out the Anabelle Necklace featuring glass stones and freshwater pearls for just $69, or try stacking two or three of the rose gold Eternity Band Rings, just $39 each.

3.) Personalized charms! – Stella & Dot has become notorious for their Be In Love charm collection, which features sterling silver and 14kt gold vermeil charms that can be mixed, matched and personalized to create a one-of-kind gift necklace – the perfect gift for that special someone. Go long with the 30″ chain or short with either the 18″ or 15″ chains. Mix on any combination of charms, from an initial, a birthstone or a symbol such as a cross or a heart, or even a relationship charm that says “Mom” or “Sister.” Create something a little funky, even, with the hematite & gold Zodiac Charm. Either way, you have a wonderful, personalized charm necklace for anyone on your Valentine’s Day gift list.

Help Fight Breast Cancer with Stella & Dot’s “Pink Boutique”

As most of you know, everyone and everything is turning pink in October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ralph Lauren, Ford and Donna Karan all have shirts, scarves and clothing items that help support the fight against breast cancer. I mean, the NFL players are even sporting pink cleats, pink chin straps and pink mouth guards! Get in on the pink trend with Stella & Dot’s “Pink Boutique.” During the month of October, Stella & Dot will donate all net proceeds from the Pink Boutique to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Now, let’s SHOP PINK!!!

 

Create your own customized necklace or bracelet. Perhaps your mom is a 3-year breast cancer survivor or your best friend lost her battle with the disease last year. Whatever your reason and whatever your cause, we have all been affected by the disease in some way. Show your support with a charm necklace with the charms, “Heal,” and “Love” with the Awareness Ribbon Charm and the Rose Quartz Awareness Charm. Here is just example of a personalized charm necklace from Stella & Dot:

A Stylish Ode to Mom

Mother’s Day is just one month away — Have you figured out what you’re getting her?
Give some Stella & Dot style this year.

  Mother’s Day is May 9th!
  

  Some great Mother’s Day gift ideas include these stylish stunners:

1.) Charm Her This Year — Nothing is as personal and pretty as a personalized charm necklace or bracelet. Choose the “Mom” charm, a birthstone charm or a pretty symbol charm, such as the cross or heart. All the charms from Stella & Dot are sterling silver or 14kt gold vermeil. It’s something she’ll cherish and wear everyday.  

2.) Give Her Flowers That Won’t Die — Although a bouquet is a nice gesture, they die off within a week. Buy her blooms that won’t wilt in the sun, such as the precious Bloom Flower Rings, which come in five different colors. Also check out the Bloom Charm Bracelet, which is a great piece for anyone, at any age. The Bloom Flowers Charm Trio and the Palm Beach Charms can be clipped onto the bracelet to add even more detail and whimsy.  

3.) Go For Pretty Pearls — The lustrous pearl is classic and looks great on everyone. Pearls illuminate a woman’s face and show off her her best features. Try the Coin Pearl Earrings or the Grace Pearl Earrings for an inexpensive gift for a sister or aunt. Or go for the Coin Pearl Bracelet or the Rosie Multistrand Pearl Necklace for your wife or mom. 

4.) Best-Sellers are a No-Brainer — Some of the best-selling jewelry pieces from Stella & Dot are no-brainer gifts, since everyone loves them! Try the Grace Pearl Bauble Bracelet, the Aimee Locket Necklace, the Jasmine Filigree Earrings or Necklace or the simple but gorgeous Baby Pave Hoop Earrings. Classic layering pieces such as the Signature Dot Disc Necklace or the Gold Clover Necklace are wonderful gifts as well and fit into every woman’s jewelry wardrobe.

5.) Something for Mommy & Daughter — Try something from the Mommy & Me collection, ready to launch on April 26th. Stay tuned for more info on this brand new jewelry collection from Stella & Dot.

Shop for more Mother’s Day gift options HERE.

 
To ensure delivery before Mother’s Day, please note the following ordering guidelines:

US SHIPMENTS – Order by:
Via standard delivery (USPS), orders placed by 11AM Friday, April 30th
Via 2day FedEx, orders placed by 11AM Wednesday, May 5th
Via Standard FedEx overnight, orders placed by 11AM Thursday, May 6th

Place your order at www.StellaDot.com/Emarkland

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Think Pink! Help Fight Breast Cancer with Stella & Dot

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Stella & Dot will donate 20% of all net sales of all items featured in their Pink Boutique during the month of October. Stella & Dot will donate the funds to Breast Cancer Research, a non-profit organization determined to prevent and cure breast cancer. Share some love and spread some with Stella & Dot!

Wear your pink and show your support with these styles from Stella & Dot’s Pink Boutique:

Create your own personalized charm necklace or bracelet with the personalized “Be In Love” charms from Stella & Dot. They come in both sterling silver and 14kt gold vermeil. Above from left to right: Awareness Charm, $14; Rose Quartz Charm, $19; Hope Charm, $24 for gold and $19 for silver. Below from left to right: Clover Charm Necklace, $49; Rose Quartz Cross Pendant, $98; Faceted Rose Quartz Earrings, $38; Rosie Semi-Precious Necklace, $59; Rosie Semi-Precious Stone Bracelet, $39. Click here to shop the Pink Boutique.

Stella Steal: Personalized "Be In Love" Charms

Stella & Dot’s signature charm collection are a hands-down best-seller, featuring both sterling silver and 14kt gold vermeil charms starting at just $11. The sterling silver personalized inital charm, below, is just $29. It comes in 14kt gold vermeil for $34 and it was featured in Everyday With Rachael Ray magazine. Check out the Helen Ficalora sterling silver charm from ShopBop.com for $50 (below left). There’s not much to ’em …. A little boring, right? I think the Stella & Dot charms are much more fun with its signature dot pattern around hand-stamped into each one. Plus, you can add other charms to customize and personalize a necklace or bracelet that’s all your own!

 

Get The Look: Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama is always chic and classic. Afterall, it’s how we’ve come to know our First Lady. Last year on the campaign trail, she usually wore large baubles, but at this rally in Detroit, she shows off small, delicate “hope” and peace sign charms with classic stud earrings.

Get the the First Lady’s clean, classic style with Stella & Dot’s signature “Be In Love” charm collection and CZ stud earrings. You can get the complete look for just $100! The sterling silver “hope” charm, $19, and the sterling silver “peace sign” charm, $14 with the 18″ sterling sivler chain, $29. The Glint CZ Stud Earring are also sterling silver and are just $39. Shop the charms and earrings at www.StellaDot.com/Emarkland.

What is Vermeil, Anyway?

Stella & Dot uses a lot of vermeil within its jewelry line, and many of you ask me, What is it? Vermeil is a process by which jewelry is created that provides the look of 14kt gold without the expensive price tage. Vermeil (pronounced vur-may) is produced by coating sterling silver with carat gold. A base metal is never used. Sometimes referred to as gilded silver, vermeil is made using the process of electrolysis — electricity and an acid bath — to attach the gold to sterling. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10-carat and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick. This layer of gold is thicker than that applied using the electroplating process and will outwear much better and longer than a gold plated item.

Some great 14kt gold vermeil pieces from Stella & Dot jewelry:

These descriptions are straight from the company Web site:

What is 14kt Gold-filled?

Gold-filled jewelry has a thick surface layer of 14kt gold. There is 100 times more gold in 14kt gold filled (rolled gold) than in gold plate. This jewelry is created by taking a sheet of 14kt gold and bonding it through extreme heat and pressure to a core of metal alloy (usually a brass). This is a very sophisticated process and only a few mills in the world do it. The quantity of gold must be at least 1/20th of the weight of the total product, which is why it is called a 14/20 Gold Filled piece and is considered a lifetime piece of jewelry. The end result is a piece of jewelry that is resistant to tarnish because of its thick 14kt gold covering.

Care is easy. Just care for it as you would any other jewelry. It is quite durable. A simple inexpensive way to clean rolled gold jewelry is to soak it for a minute or two in a mild liquid jewelry cleaner. Rinse the jewelry thoroughly with water afterwards and let dry.

What is Vermeil?

It is a term that describes a coating of gold on sterling silver. Have you ever heard of gilded silver? That’s vermeil. We use the process of electrolysis to attach 18-24kt gold to sterling silver. Electrolysis is also called electroplating or just “plating” for short. This process will stand up to normal wear. Gold-filled and vermeil products are a great, quality alternative to the much more expensive solid karat gold. Vermeil is a bit more delicate than gold-filled, but comparing them is a bit apples to oranges. Both are high in quality, but vermeil is often a bit more yellow in color due to the higher karat commonly used. Vermeil is a process used to turn charms and cast pieces into a gold tone since they can be made in sterling silver and then dipped in gold.

What is Stella & Dot Gold Plate or Goldtone?

In our fashion line, we will offer gold plated pieces that offer a great look at a great price. Stella & Dot uses a THICK plating process to minimize the gold plating wearing off. Our electroplated process is a quality way to achieve a gold tone at a great price. Please note that over time gold plating may wear off and this is normal, not a manufacturing defect. This happens with most gol djewelry, no matter the company or quality.

Stella Steal: Maya Brenner for Stella & Dot

Fabulous jewelry designer to the stars, Maya Brenner, has teamed up exclusively with Stella & Dot. See her fabulous designs from her website and compare them to the Stella & Dot jewelry pieces — for much less!!
It’s a TRUE style for a steal.

Left to Right: Maya Brenner Magnifying Glass Necklace, $208; Silver Sparkler Necklace, $138; Jewelry Box Necklace in Gold, $145; Santorini Coin Necklace, $190.

See the same exact pieces from Maya Brenner, offered
through Stella & Dot, for a fraction of the cost!

Stella & Dot jewelry pieces, left to right: Vintage Spyglass Necklace, $98; Charm Life Necklace, $69; Penelope Necklace, $68; Silver Medallion Necklace, $69.

Make it Special… Personalize It!

Everyone loves to showcase their favorite sports team, zodiac sign and initials, and this
long-lasting trend doesn’t look as if it’s going away any time soon. Stella & Dot has created signature pieces surrounding this very trend, called the “Be In Love” Charm Collection. Similar to L.L. Bean’s initial bags, or even Tiffany’s initial necklaces, Stella & Dot allows any one to personalize a necklace or bracelet to make a gift extra special. And men, please take note. There’s nothing better than receiving a personalized piece of jewelry “just because.” Here are some tips and ideas on how to create that one-of-a-kind masterpiece:

1.) Remember dates. When did you first meet your wife? When was your first date? First kiss? When did you get engaged? Anniversaries and birthdays are great, but thinking of another special, yet quirky, date will set your piece apart. Add the appropriate month’s charm onto your necklace or bracelet. And when she asks, “Why did you put a purple stone on here? My birthday is in August,” you can sweetly reply, “Yes, but we had our first date and our first kiss in February.”

2.) Think of nicknames. If you call your best friend “Tiger” or your daughter “Cupcake,” personalize their gift around the inside joke. Choose a symbol or initial to represent the nickname and it will be a truly memorable piece of jewelry. And it will be equally funny when other people ask them, “Why the T, when your name is Becky?” She won’t help but giggle as she explains the meaning behind it.

3.) Do it for a cause. Is someone you love affected by cancer or disease? Do they support a particular organization? Hang a ribbon charm with the appropriate color gemstone on your necklace or bracelet to make it extra meaningful. Is your friend’s husband or brother in the military? Choose yellow for the USO. Is your mother battling heart disease? Choose a red stone. See other colors and symbols HERE, such as a pearl for MS, purple for all cancers, and clear for lung disease.

4.) Say it again. A new mom is overjoyed with her bundle of joy, so say congratulations again with a “new baby” or “mom” charm. Words like “love” and “hope” are also great. Hearing positive words and association never gets old, even if it does seem a bit redundant. So, add on the “BFF,” “faith” or “Sister” charm…. We all love hearing it (again).

** Stella & Dot charms, bracelets and necklaces are available in both sterling silver or 14kt gold vermeil, and genuine leather, and the charms are avialable in 5 categories: Initials, Birthstones, Relationship, Inspirational and Symbols. Please click here to see the charms and jewelry. **