Thirty Pieces of Silver a wonderful hit!
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This is an intriguing tale that will hold you spellbound throughout.  Part history, part detective, all fantastic!  As an historian, I fully and highly recommend this piece of literature.
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I purchased these earrings for my mother for Christmas.  I was pleasantly surprised by the beauty of these earrings! They are really colorful.  The quality of the silver encasing the glass is optimal and beautiful.  I almost kept these for myself!
987256
I've really enjoyed listening to this two disc set of relaxing classical music. Many of the pieces are favorites and having 30 great pieces all together in a two disc set is an added bonus! My 7 and 5 year old granddaughters like classical music and they are also enjoying this CD.
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This was a gift for an individual who enjoys both Oscar Peterson and Gershwin.....this was definitely a hit!
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First off, I was not given anything to post this review, I just like the necklace so much that I wanted to tell you guys about it. I saw this in a magazine in a "charitable gifting" section. I thought it was really pretty and seemed to be a good quality piece.
I don't generally buy myself much jewelry. I like to wear my fave classic pieces most of the time. I liked the "Y" style necklace and thought it would look great with a lower-cut cocktail dress I own.
I was so pleased to discover that it is a beautiful and very versatile piece. The gold is a great warm gold-not brassy, and the accent of the glass teardrop is simple and elegant.
I love the message of this necklace as well. I live in the Caribbean part of the year, and many of our friends make their living as farmers and fishermen. When the island experiences a drought it greatly impacts everyone living there, and water is always precious. This is a great reminder to be mindful of one of our planet's most valuable resources.
I haven't worn this piece anywhere "fancy" yet (unless you think of the post office and hardware store the height of elegance.) I have received MANY compliments just wearing it with my plain old white t-shirt and jeans. it's quickly become my go-to piece.
You really can't go wrong on this one!
Benevolence also has a simple bar necklace that says "Give". I would love that piece as well. On their website they show it layered with the teardrop and it makes a beautiful set.
Happy Holidays everybody!!
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What a wonderful collection of unusual jewelry projects by a woman who greets life with her arms open!
Ah! The "Dandelion" bracelet...a cuff like seed beaded swash of yellow and green grassy color I would love to wear every day!
And ooo! The "Festive Package" earrings, whuich could make perfect gifts for friends, teachers, or YOU!, to get you in the mood for the holiday season!
Or how about "Niagara Falls"? A lovely icy pour of beads for your wrist?
Lisa Crone has created a very large collection of beautiful projects, each of which demonstrates her talents in so many different ways. She has used stringing, wire wrapping, peyote stitch, memory wire, and a number of other techniques to show you how you can get inspired and create your own, wonderful jewelry pieces.
Her first chapter is called "Metro Mixes" and is full of sophisticated, stylish and never seen before jewelry pieces designed by Lisa in colorways which really make you think about what you are creating. I enjoyed that chapter particularly! Say "Frank Lloyd Wright" to me and my head swivels all the way around in delight, so Lisa had me at hello with that project!
Chapter Two is called "Outdoor Ideas" and you will fall for any of the projects which are nature related which are introduced here. The cover project is in this chapter and is truly lovely.
Chapter Three, "Life's Pleasures" really gets down to what makes us love life as humans. Admittedly, it is initially a surprise to see a project called "Hug a Dolphin", but once you realize that Lisa got the chance to do just that, and you take a look at the delightful ocean spray of silvery pearls she has used to express her memory of the sweet delight of that experience, you will understand.
The final chapter is chapter four, "Funky Finds". It rounds out the flavors the author has offered by investigating all sorts of styles and colors previously touched upon in her book. The necklace in this chapter which I really enjoyed was the "Gnome Chain" necklace, as Jim and I love gnomes. You will love it too, I bet, even if you never noticed a gnome before as you have gone along your merry way. It is truly cheering to be alive!, Lisa seems to say.
If you do not feel lifted up by Lisa Crone, and she doesn't touch you in in some deep way, human to human, I would be very surprised. I believe that is a subconscious intention of hers: to give to her readers something to think about and to hold in their hearts the way they hold this book in their hands. A very thoughtful designer, she enjoys what she does to the ultimate degree, yet is not overly dramatic, just perfectly balanced. I give this book an A+! Thank you Lisa, for a wonderful and different jewelry design book!
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I purchased this sterling silver and clear Swarovski crystal with gold accents necklace from the Lucia Costin collection in 2015.  I found this designer and her jewelry line about 12-14 months ago and I cannot say enough great things about this purchase.

To start, the metals used on this piece are top notch. Sterling silver and 14 carat gold accent. The stones are true Swarovski and for those who appreciate that stone, this sparkles and twinkles to the max.  The necklace comes with a built in extender chain so, you can make the piece as short or long as you like -a really nice feature. The piece has a little weight to it so, it feels substantial to the touch, but not too much. It looks like true quality and feels like true quality.  I choose to add in the gold touch as it really makes this piece pop and give a real wow factor. When the light hits the crystals in the piece it comes to life.  I have had this piece for while now and the stones remain clear and pure, the silver untarnished and the metal shiny and bright. No aging issues to report.

If you are a person who enjoys high quality, costume pieces as you just can't justify buying true gemstones and expensive sets all the time (meaning not on a millionaires budget), than this line by LC is just what you will be looking for.  Each piece can come in every color under the rainbow along with multiple metal options (gold, silver, rose gold and combinations of each).  You can then choose the color you want and metal you want to perfect the piece.  It's almost like having a jewelry designer at your fingertips.  Plus, she has just thousands of different styles in necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings - you would not believe all your options.  You want something for a wedding? She's got it. You want something for a birthday or anniversary stone - she's got it!  You want a piece for the holidays or something seasonal - she's got it! And she is always improving and adding to her collection so, every piece will interest someone.

Every time I have purchased from this seller, they have been prompt with ordering, quick with fulfillment and delivery and there have been zero issues in transit or receipt. I have bought many earrings and necklaces - both stand alone and in sets - since I bought this piece. I enjoy picking out all the different styles and colors and really can't get enough.  Plus, you buy one piece, love it and then can come back and add to the set - start with earrings, them go to necklace, then the rest if you choose - a perfect match. Or, you can even get other pieces close to this style, but slightly different and the stones all work nicely together. It's really great.

If you want true quality, top designs, reasonable prices and lifetime warranty on the piece - this necklace and collection are for you.
Five stars and then some. I say buy and you will be back again and again and again.  I sure did!  Enjoy!
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The bracelet is absolutely beautiful and was definitely a fantastic buy for the reduced sales price. Because of the price I was a little skeptical when I placed the order. But when I received the bracelet I was happily, pleasantly surprised! It is of an excellent quality.
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I don't know what went wrong with the other reviewer's pendant, but the one I rec'd is AMAZZING!! Its a rich blend of sparkling aquas, blues, and greens with a tinge of purple. Mine is a medium colored, deep aqua color. Magnificently made! The silver is nice and shiny and thick, and the whole pendant itself is weighty for its size. Its small but chunky and very much noticeable. I keep getting people asking me where I found it and what kind of stone it is. It blings when the sun hits it! I put mine on a diamond-cut 2mm square 16" snake chain (which I also bought off amazon) and it just looks spectacular! Im so happy with it, and I really love Sajen! Ive bought about 5 and they are all gorgeous. Their pieces are of such high quality.
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This is another gorgeous addition to the Amazon Collection of costume and fine jewelry! Platinum plated Sterling silver makes this "white gold" -- and with the inset of Swarovski-made diamonds, it's a thing of beauty. (Swarovski is the Austrian company, renowned for its crystal, and now making its mark with some of the world's finest manufactured diamonds, each one etched with the brand name). The chain is fine, an appropriate weight for the pendant. It measures 16", but if you like your necklaces a little longer, there's a 2" extender chain.

The cross, with it's glittering inset stones, is attractive, without being one of those huge, gaudy things that goes overboard. It's a way to show support for your faith, without being offensive.

We own several pieces from the Amazon collection, and have purchased many items as gifts. From the female of the family: this one is going in my own jewelry box! I love it!

Beautiful, finely made so you can wear it every day, nickel-free and hypoallergenic ... recommended!
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Got this for a dear friend for Christmas she loved it. She loves silver and this looks pretty in person.
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I received these deeply discounted silver earrings today and couldn't wait to put them on. They are well made and polished to a beautiful shine. The "stem" is long and the backs are easy to insert. They are. Beautiful addition to my jewelry. Thank you, Minkang.
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I bought two of these for Christmas gifts and they were a huge hit! They come sealed in a package and have a beautiful metallic look.
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I helped my father pick this bracelet out for his assistant for Christmas, and it was a smash hit!  The picture of the bracelet just doesn't do it justice.  The quality of the pearls is extraordinary, and the bracelet is a real conversation piece.  His assistant has an artist's eye and really likes more unique jewelry.  Dad reported back to me that she was thrilled with the bracelet, because it's beautiful as well as different from more 'traditional' pearl bracelets.  Dad was super pleased with the quick shipping and lovely presentation of the bracelet in the box, not to mention the bracelet itself.  He is a bit of a conoisseur of fine jewelry (every year, he hits the locally-owned NICE jewelry store for stocking stuffers for me, my sis-in-law, and my mom), so he has an eye for quality and can be hard to please.  We couldn't have asked for more, and will definitely purchase again from this seller!
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Beautiful sterling silver shamrock.  My daughter loved it!
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This is a really beautiful Platinum/ Silver bracelet with "Swarovski Zirconia" inlaid crystals (similar to a tennis bracelet) along the sides, a patterned hinge clasp at the bottom that makes it very easy to put this bracelet on (w/o bending any metal), and two very even and matching genuine pearls (slightly flattened shape to look smoother on your wrist) set at the ends. The bracelet has a nice heft, and can even even be worn with the hinge side up, because the hinge pattern is very pretty as well. This comes in a very nice blue lined box, and would make a nice gift, or you can treat yourself!
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Arras are a very important tradition in my family so I was very pleased to receive these charming (about a the size of an Euro Cent)  sterling silver coins that I hope to continue to pass along to my kids one day.  Thanks!