Although St. Patrick's Day is originally a religious holiday in honor or Saint Patrick, one of the most commonly recognized patron saints of Ireland, you need not be Irish to celebrate this festive day. Many people wear green on March 17th to catch the luck of the Irish. Green also symbolizes the coming of spring and the iconic lucky shamrock, and is connected with hope and nature. School children adopted the tradition of pinching those not wearing green, but this tradition continues as adults affectionately pinch those caught going green-less.
Whatever March 17th means to you (the celebration of nature or luck, while driking a tall glass of Guinness and eating corned beef and cabbage), we've put together some green jewelry to inspire your day. Some of our favorite green pieces include the (pictured from left to right in photo):
Chan Luu Crystal Lt. Green Mix Green Leather Wrap Bracelet
Ebru Danyal Circus Love Horse Necklace
Tarina Tarantino Electric Butterfly Ring in Emerald
Les Nereides Clair de Jour Daisy Earrings
Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
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Updated on March 21, 2011 CHAN LUU WRAP BRACELET GIVEAWAY WINNER!
We've reached our 200 facebook fans mark today! Congratulations to Nadia Khalid as the winner to our Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet Giveaway Contest! Thanks to everyone who participated. Don't forget, for future contests, current facebook fans are still eligible for giveaway contests, so check back for our next giveaway. =)
Take $20 off any Disney Couture jewelry purchase totaling $100 or more. Use coupon code "disneysale" (note there are no spaces in the code). Get your Disney fix of Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, Snow White, and Tinkerbell during this limited time sale.
Coupon code is not eligible on other items - only valid on Disney couture jewelry items. Sale ends March 30, 2011.
Vibrant flowers, buzzing bees, and fluttering hummingbirds all spring to life in Betsey Johnson's latest Betsey's Secret Garden jewelry collection. The line bursts with brightly colored enamel flowers and garden critters that welcome the return of spring, life begins anew and warmer, longer days return. The enamel work in the Betsey's Secret Garden collection is phenomenal, and wonderfully captures all the radiant colors in nature.
Open the garden gate, and enjoy the sight of buzzing bumblebees pollinating from flower to flower, ladybugs crawling along green foliage, hummingbirds fluttering in the air, and butterflies resting their wings on the beautiful flowers. Discover the enchantment of Betsey's Secret Garden by Betsey Johnson jewelry.
Cute little critters abound in Betsey Johnson's Critter Collection, which include alligators, bunny rabbits, kitty cats, chihuahua puppies, elephants, french bulldogs, monkeys, mouses, octopuses, pigs, snakes, and spiders oh my! This line was designed for all us animal lovers with adorable matching earrings and ring sets. With prices ranging from only $25 - $50. the Betsey Johnson Critter Collection is both easy to wear, and easy on the wallet.
Betsey Johnson adds her special touch to each critter as you'll find be-ribboned pigs wearing pearl necklaces, monkeys in smart bowties, pink elephants with crystallized ears, and smiling, bushy tailed bunny rabbits.
New colors have been introduced in the much popular Tarina Tarantino Sugar Skulls collection, which is inspired by the Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead). Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated by Mexicans that focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. Sugar skulls, or calaveras are one of the many offerings. The intent is to encourage visits by the parted souls, so that the souls will hear the prayers and the comments of the living directed to them. Celebrations can take a humorous tone, as celebrants remember funny events and anecdotes about the departed.
This celebration is as much about life as it is about death. Tarina Tarantino beautifully weaves both of these elements into her Sugar Skulls collection, in that each piece prominently features a lucite skull, which is then surrounded by vibrantly carved resin flowers and crystals. Tarina Tarantino mixes dark somber colors with bright, festive ones; sinister skulls with pretty flowers - showing that life and death were very much intertwined.
The Tarina Tarantino Sugar Skulls collection includes beautiful cameo rings starting from only $30.00, and offered in a multitude of colors.
Harajuku Lovers turns Japanese with their latest bag print Geisha Girls, featuring kimino clad cuties fully adorned with beautiful hair ornaments, flirty paper parasols, and sock-clad sandaled feet. Harajuku Lovers Geisha Girls Bags are set amongst a soft pink background with chrysanthemum flowers and origami silhouettes. The print is reminiscent of the much celebrated cherry blossom festival, and a beautiful tribute to springtime in Japan.
The Tarina Tarantino Tilt-A-Whirl Collection captures all the old world charm of childhood memories at the circus. Embroidered rollerskare and ice cream cameos are reminiscent of burlap circus tents, while gilded striped beads evoke the ornate costumes of circus performers. Distressed, painted wooden beads, lucite and carved elephants, and of course sparkly Swarovski Austrian crystals all juxtapose in a sea of bright, vivid colors that will take you back to an era gone by. Celebrate the inner child in us all with the Tarina Tarantino Tilt-A-Whirl collection, when ice cream, circus performers, and animal caravans captured our young hearts and imaginations.
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"CC Skye Leather Heart Necklace" valued at $110.00! No purchase necessary. Open to US residents only.
February 14, 2011 VALENTINE'S DAY GIVEAWAY WINNER!
Congratulations to Victoria Galperina as the winner to our Valentine's Day Giveaway! Victoria, please send an email to sales@regencies.com to redeem your prize. Thanks to everyone who participated. Please check back for our next giveaway. And Happy Valentine's Day!
Betsey Johnson enlists us In The Navy this month with her newest jewelry collection. Designed in classic blues and whites, In The Navy features iconic Americana charms including stylized anchors, and majestic, soaring eagles. Coupled with denim jeans or skirts, these Betsey Johnson pieces are so very easy to wear for a simple, classic look. Get yours while you can as these pieces are expected to sail out quickly. Anchors away!
While many of us are still experiencing the bitter coldness of winter weather, we can take comfort that springtime is just around the corner. Alexis Bittar pays homage to the rebirth of life with his new Flora collection. Luminous lucite is intricately carved into beautiful flowers, and sprinkled with dazzling Swarovski Austrian crystals. Love is certainly in the air, and the Alexis Bittar Lucite Flora Forget Me Not Necklace captures all the romance of springtime. The petals on this necklace are beautifully painted, and the design aesthetic is reminiscent of the simple pleasure of plucking petals to determine if she loves me, she loves me not. Another spectacular piece is the Alexis Bittar Lucite Flora Gem Encrusted Bracelet. Fabulous filigree detailing provides the perfect backdrop to a spectacular, crystallized centerpiece. Design mimics nature as the filigree work pays tribute to the bare branches and vines that are just starting to sprout small, colorful leaves.
Two other new works from Alexis Bittar include his Cosmic Dust and Rose Dust collections. Cosmic dust has a cool, silver-blue color palette consisting of crystals and pearl beads. A gorgeous color combination that is only enhanced as it is set against one of Alexis Bittar's newest lucite colors: steel blue. For all the soothing coolness of Cosmic Dust, Rose Dust offers warming tones with its dusty pinks, smokey topaz, and neutral grays. Swarovski Austrian crystals twinkle against the lucite as bright stars against a clear night sky.
Tarina Tarantino creates heart jewelry like no one else. Her jewelry is filled with hearts of all sizes and all colors of the rainbow - so perfect for Valentine's Day!
These Barbie by Tarina Tarantino Super-Sized Heart Earrings are big on fun and glitz. As seen on fashion elites including Ms. Paris Hilton, these earrings look great with short or long hair, and add the perfect amount of sweetness and style to any outfit.
Katy Perry wears the Tarina Tarantino Electric Hearts Ring in Pink on the cover of Glamour magazine. This iconic ring is pink, sparkly, and oh so wonderfully girly!
They say love and hate go hand in hand. When emotions run strong, express yourself with pieces from Tarina Tarantino I Love You / Hate You Collection. Shown is Pink's kick ass style as she wears both the I Love You and I Hate You Mod rings on each hand. Sadly, the I Hate You Mod Ring is currently discontinued, but good news is that we still have the I Love You Mod Ring still available. Whether you're a lover or hater, the Tarina Tarantino I Love You / Hate You Line has got you covered.
Tarina Tarantino's Kiss Me collection drips with puffy heart charms and cute little ribbons that look sweet enough to eat. This decidedly charming line will surely be received with kisses!
Tarina Tarantino's Tuxedo Lingerie collection has all the makings of a sophisticated, seductive line that is as sexy as she is, with its nude colored tones, luscious pearl beads, and filigree lace detailing.
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and we've compiled a list for those needing a little inspiration this year. While you can never go wrong with heart jewelry (what can we say, we heart hearts!), we also offer a bevy of other choices for that special someone in your life.
Our first pick is the Alter Ego Cinderella Fairy Godmother Bracelet. What's a girl to do without a fairy godmother to help her find her prince charming? For those still searching for their prince, this bracelet will be a lovely companion on that quest. As with all Alter Ego jewelry, this piece will turn heads and is destined to be a conversation starter. Alter Ego jewelry is designed by the lovely and talented Erika Walton. Erika is one of our favorite young designers with a fun eye for design. All of her pieces are one-of-a-kind collectibles made from both new and vintage components.
Betsey Johnson's Dollhouse jewelry collection is filled with iconic hearts, pretty roses, and crystal baubles that scream love and romance. The line is inspired by the Eloise Suite at the Plaza Hotel which Betsey Johnson herself designed, and has touches of girlish pink enamel detailing and whimsical charms including vanity mirrors, dolls, birdhouses, and rubber duckies. There are plenty of pink hearts, bows and engagement rings sprinkled throughout. One of our favorite pieces include the Betsey Johnson Betsey's Dollhouse Heart Locket Necklace, which has a pink enamel heart locket studded with sparkly crystals, that also opens to reveal a sweet little engagement ring inside - a fun little surprise that makes this necklace all the more sweeter. For those that love romance, you can't go wrong with Betsey Johnson Dollhouse Jewelry.
For a classic gift that will stand the test of time, we recommend a locket necklace from Catherine Popesco. Set in antiqued silver (a unique French process of laying sterling silver plate over a copper base), these treasured keepsakes can be filled with photos of loved ones, keeping them always close to her heart. The Catherine Popesco Necklace - Charm I Love You Silver is also a very unique piece that features a love letter envelope pendant that actually opens to reveal a "I Love You" note tucked inside. Catherine Popesco creates vintage-inspired pieces that exude old world charm and the romance of an era gone by. Each piece is hand crafted in Paris using original jewelry molds that were created in the early 1900's. Catherine Popesco jewelry are modern day treasures that reflect the art and culture of the past, while holding a valuable place in the present.
We love the Chan Luu Crystal Fuchsia Mix on Black Leather for its myriad combination of beautifully faceted, sparkly pink and fuchsia crystals. Exclusive to Regencies, this Chan Luu wrap bracelet is bold and beautiful, and perfect for any girl that loves pink and all things sparkly.
Give her a fairytale ending with Disney Couture Jewelry that will enchant and delight. Shower her with intricately carved roses that will have her falling in love all over again. Our Disney Couture Snow White Rose Resin Red Ring makes a lovely gift that will remind her of you every time she wears it. It might even inspire a poem starting with "Roses are red..."
Want to tell her how much she means to you, but can't find the words? Let the poetic folks at Dogeared Jewels do it for you. Our Dogeared "Key To My Heart" Necklace says it all on a beautiful card that reads "you have found the key to my heart, opened it up, and filled it with love and light! i'm so happy to let you in! wear your necklace as a reminder that i will cherish you always!" Who needs Shakespeare when you've got Dogeared Jewelry to the rescue. She'll appreciate the thoughtfulness and sincerity that is behind every Dogeared gift.
Treat her like the belle of the ball with Cinderella inspired jewelry from Parisian design house Les Nereides N2. The Les Douze Coups De Minuit (Twelve Strokes of Midnight) collection is filled with charms of Cinderella herself in a feathery white ball down, her handsome prince charming, an enchanted magical castle, a gilded carriage, a fairy wand, and a "glass" slipper of course! For the ultimate Valentine's Day event, surprise her with a night of dinner, dancing, and a horse-drawn ride across town - a modern day Cinderella story that will have her feeling like a princess indeed!
Give her the key to your heart with classic sterling silver jewelry from Lois Hill. Beautifull detailed with granulation beading, and cutout workmanship, these timeless treasures symbolize the simple beauty of being in love. Our Lois Hill Heart Lock w/ Key Necklace and Bracelet make a wonderful set with their heart shaped key coupled with a lovely granulated lock charm.
A scrumptious confection of fabric roses, decadent pearl beads, dazzling crystals, and richly colored ribbons, Mary Frances Bag - Truly Scrumptious is a veritable bouquet of beauty. The best part? Unlike fresh flowers, these roses are designed to last.
Rodrigo Otazu, who we aptly name the prince of crystals, takes high quality Swarovski Austrian crystals and transforms them into dramatically spectacular jewelry. Rodrigo Otazu describes his work as "always about light. It is the most important ingredient and the secret of my success." Hold a piece. Watch the metal flow like water and the stones reflect the light they have gathered on their journey. Each Otazu creation explores a new interplay of water and light, a new dance in celebration of femininity. His jewelry is all hand crafted in pewter, with a generous use of unrivaled Swarovski Austrian crystals. The Otazu Necklace - Classic First Kiss Fresh is no exception with its crystal encrusted hearts, faceted beads, and luminescent baubles.
For the girls that love all things Hello Kitty, we have the ultimate kitty-licious rings from Wendy Gell. Each Wendy Gell piece is completely handmade and truly one-of-a-kind. Pieces are composed of both new and vintage materials, including jewels and rhinestones, brightly colored Swarovski Austrian crystals, small antique toys, and other vintage finds. Wendy Gell describes herself as an artist who paints with jewels. Her pieces sparkle with color and creativity. Our limited edition Wendy Gell heart-shaped collage rings are sure to go fast, so get yours while you can.
We just got in some brand new Harajuku Lovers bags in two super adorable prints. Harajuku Lovers Girls Girls showcases the loveable faces of Love, Angel, Music, and Baby complete with their signature round faces and stylized hair-dos. The colors are classic and work very well with the iconic print theme. Harajuku Lovers Skater Girls is a rockin' checkered print that features cool skater chicks decked out in grunge gear, pink lipstick, and pig tails. A band-aid on the forehead of one skater girl adds the finishing touch to this ultra hip collection. Each Harajuku Lovers bag is made of durable polyester-twill and comes with a puffy heart bag charm.
The talented designers from Disney Couture have taken one of Disney's much loved movie classics and re-invented it into a beautiful new jewelry collection that packs a lot of drama with poisoned apples devised by a truly devious witch, help from a group of utterly adorable dwarves, and a hot kiss from a heart meltingly hunky prince! Re-live the enchanting adventure of Snow White as she proves that true love does indeed conquer all. Resplendent with crystal encrusted hearts and roses, the Disney Couture Jewelry Snow White Collection will surely bewitch.
Our favorite pieces include a sumptous red crystal poisoned apple ring, an antiqued love crystal pave necklace, an enamelled apple locket necklace that is inscribed with “Make a wish and take a bite”, a hinged white enamel bangle bangle engraved with "Whistle while you work" on the front and decaled with the seven dwarves on the back, and knotted silk cord wrap bracelets with a charm featuring Snow White being kissed by her Prince Charming. Disney Couture jewelry is very affordable with most pieces priced at $50.00 and under.
The Chinese New Year will begin on February 3, 2011. According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2011 will be the Year of the Rabbit. The rabbit is a lucky symbol and brings in a year of peace and tranquility. After much of the turmoil from 2010, which was the ferocious year of the Tiger, this is most welcomed. Peace and serenity are expected to emerge in all facets of life - internationally and at home.
Rabbits are characterized with graciousness, good manners, sound counsel, kindness and sensitivity to beauty. Rabbit are gentle, graceful creatures that appreciate the beauty and wonder of the natural world. There is a pervading calmness in personality; rabbits are oftentimes at peace with the world and themselves. In Chinese mythology, the rabbit is the emblem of longevity.
Perhaps one of the most iconic rabbits in literature is the White Rabbit from the celebrated children's book "Alice in Wonderland." As the White Rabbit frantically runs to his late appointment with the Queen of Hearts, he seems to possess the absolute opposite characteristics of nervousness and discord (vs. the calm and serene traits defined by the Chinese zodiac calender). Nevertheless, the White Rabbit endears us just the same as he is the catalyst that starts Alice's amazing adventure through the rabbit hole.
The White Rabbit, Queen of Hearts, Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and Alice herself are breathed new life in an enchanting Tarina Tarantino Alice In Wonderland jewelry line filled with color, sparkle, and whimsy. The Queen Alice by Tarina Tarantino collection is inspired by the vintage "Alice in Wonderland" illustrations, lending it a wonderful vintage feel that will draw you into the magical world of this childhood classic!
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The new year is one of my favorite times because to me, it represents a new start, new energy, and new hope. 2011 seems a great opportunity to create new experiences - explore new places, learn a new language, make new friends.
The new year conveys a purity in spirit and nature, as white snow caps mountain ranges, then melts away into crystal clear lakes. This purity and freshness was the inspiration behind our chosen color palette for this season with crisp whites, shiny silvers, and soft blues.
Chan Luu wrap bracelets are so much fun to mix and match in endless color combinations. For this season, we've chosen to pair the Chan Luu Crystal Pearl Mix Wrap Bracelet set on metallic grey leather with the Chan Luu Crystal Combo CrystalAB and Silver Wrap Bracelet set on shimmery shell leather, for a look that beatifully captures twinkling lights and reflective colors. The white, blue, and silver combination seems a perfect tribute of the subtle colors in winter.
We love this Dogeared necklace because it reminds us to continually grow and learn because yes, life is all about the journey, not the destination. Let's make the most of it and cherish the wonders along the way.
Fiona Paxton designs the most original statement necklaces. Pain-sakingly handcrafted with a myriad of beads and metal chains, Fiona Paxton necklaces can transform a simple t-shirt into something amazing. Her pieces are a marvel in design and craftsmanship, which is no wonder why Fiona Paxton is much loved by celebrity A-listers including Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Hilary Duff, Isla Fisher, and Rihanna just to name a few! Fiona Paxton is one of our top picks for 2011 because we love the drama her pieces add to any outfit.
Cocktail rings are so easy to wear and pack a lot of bling. You don't have to worry about matching rings with your outfit, because anything goes. Wear them for special occasions or everyday; they look perfect in either setting. Kenneth Jay Lane, who is one of the most reknown designers through the years, creates stunning cocktail rings that are uber glamourous, yet timeless. Kenneth Jay Lane has, after all, been designing jewelry for the White House since the Kennedy administration. To own just a few Kenneth Jay Lane pieces is to live vicariously in the company of Jackie Kennedy, Madonna, Princess Di - all amazing women who made an incredible mark on the world at large, but not least of which on the fashion world in particular. Each Kenneth Jay Lane piece seems to carry with it a sense of nostalgia of old Hollywood glamour with his generous use of sparkly crystals and rhinestones. Although a modern day designer, Kenneth Jay Lane is already proving to be highly sought after by collectors.
A master in sterling silver jewelry design, Lois Hill creates timeless, classic pieces that will be as desirable now, as 20 years from now. There is a unique elegance about Lois Hill jewelry that transcends time. Lois Hill's signature cutout and granulation detailing reflect the intricate metal working that goes into each piece. We love her sterling silver pieces for the New Year because the polished, reflective metal surfaces is reminiscent of silvery winter nights and twinkling, moonlight stars.
What outfit would be complete without a spectacular handbag, and nobody creates handbags quite like Mary Frances. Her highly embellished bags are like little works of art - so many design details and components go into each bag. Our photos never do these bags justice because you can only truly appreciate all the little details by holding it in your hand. For the New Year, we've chosen Mary Frances Bag - White Dahlia for its beautifully pure color palette consisting of crisp whites and creamy pearls and Mary Frances Bag - 20th Anniversary for its gilded construction, sparkly crystals, and luminous, baroque-shaped dangle fringe.
Tarina Tarantino, otherwise known as the queen of sparkle, is perfect for increasing your sparkle factor this year. In keeping with our subtle color theme, we've chosen a few pieces that look amazing together: Tarina Tarantino City Girl L.A. Mod Ring - S, Tarina Tarantino Classic 3 Row Lucite Choker Necklace - Black Diamond, and Tarina Tarantino Classic Lucite Dangle Earrings - BD, which by the way, has also been spotted on Ms. Paris Hilton. These pieces have such a wonderfully neutral color combination that makes them so versatile and easy to wear. A Los Angeles staple, Tarina Tarantino jewelry has an appeal that far out stretches the west coast. After all, you don't have to live in L.A. to have a L.A. state of mind - independent, hip, and most important of all, fun!
Our Vintage Button Jewelry wonderously captures all the iridescence and shimmer of this time of the year. Made from actual vintage buttons from the Victorian era to the 1960's and set in Mexican sterling silver, our vintage button bracelets are a little piece of history beautifully transformed into a very wearable piece of art. Each vintage button bracelet is a one-of-a-kind piece, which adds to the truly unique nature of these pieces.
We just received our latest shipment of Harajuku Lovers Bags, which features the super kawaii PHOTO DOODLE print. Signature artwork showcasing all the Harajuku girls Love, Angel, Music, Baby, and other Harajuku icons are set among a pale pink poly-twill background with pink cotton trim. This is one of the cutest Harajuku Lovers collections to date! We have seven different bag shapes/styles to choose from to fit every need.
Tarina Tarantino spreads her sparkle magic this holiday season with her highly exclusive Christmas tree topiaries, which come in three different colors. Each piece is crafted by hand at the Tarina Tarantino Sparkle Factory in downtown Los Angeles. They feature a generous amount of Swarovski Austrian crystals, paillettes, and Tarina's signature cameos from some of her most iconic collections. Totally unique and inspiring, these trees are sure to bring sparklicity to your holiday parties and decorations. While they are designed with the holidays in mind, we think they are versatile enough to use as decorations all year round!
These Tarina Tarantino holiday topiaries are available for a limited time, and will only be produced in a very restricted amount so once they are sold out they will not be produced again. They are $550.00 each, and very exclusive. If you are interested in placing a special order, contact us directly at sales@regencies.com.
