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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:08:27 GMT--><rdf:RDF xmlns:rdf="http://www.w3.org/1999/02/22-rdf-syntax-ns#" xmlns:rss="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:admin="http://webns.net/mvcb/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:cc="http://web.resource.org/cc/"><rss:channel rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/"><rss:title>Vintage Jewelry Blog</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/</rss:link><rss:description></rss:description><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><dc:date>2012-02-16T00:08:27Z</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.squarespace.com/">Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</admin:generatorAgent><rss:items><rdf:Seq><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/11/12/jewelry-trends-to-help-you-sparkle-in-2012.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/11/11/cloisonne-costume-contest-winner.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/18/halloween-costumes-on-a-budget.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/17/contest-win-a-free-cloisonne-cuff-bracelet.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/10/contest-winners.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/26/contest-win-a-custom-photo-locket.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/16/fall-2011-jewelry-trends-revisited-fashion-week.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/13/congratulations-free-bracelet-contest-winners.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/6/free-bracelet-contest.html"/><rdf:li rdf:resource="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/4/dinosaur-earrings-a-love-story.html"/></rdf:Seq></rss:items></rss:channel><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/11/12/jewelry-trends-to-help-you-sparkle-in-2012.html"><rss:title>Jewelry Trends to help you Sparkle in 2012</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/11/12/jewelry-trends-to-help-you-sparkle-in-2012.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-11-12T15:22:17Z</dc:date><dc:subject>fall 2011 jewelry trends fashion week spring 2012 frugalista finds trends</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Ftrends_2012%2Fcameoear_dolce.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1321144463287',388,310);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-15092749-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321144670179" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Dolce and Gabbana cameo earrings</span></span>The trends of this fall's Fashion Week are influencing runways as well  as being integrated into street style.&nbsp; Here are some major trends for  Fall 2011/ Winter 2012 that can carry you through winter and into 2012.&nbsp;  You can easily adopt the trends of the runways without shelling out big  bucks!<br /> <br /><strong><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Raefield-Jewelry-Designs/_i.html?rt=nc&amp;_nkw=cameo">Cameos</a></strong><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cameo+earrings" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-15097760-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321145588971" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Cameo earrings available at 247JewelryShop.com. Just click the photo!</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cameo">Cameo jewelry</a> has that Victorian age prim quality which, when combined  with modern street style, creates an edge.&nbsp; Though a cameo piece can  still be worn with a light dress to an upscale event, we like to see the  sweetness of the<a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cameo+earrings"> cameo earrings</a> against a punkier pallet.&nbsp; That creates the  interest that gave Dolce and Gabbana's collection that special spark on the runway.&nbsp; Or combine the choker trend with the cameo with a <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Raefield-Jewelry-Designs/_i.html?_nkw=cameo+choker">lace cameo choker</a>.</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Ftrends_2012%2Fchokergold_venacava.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1321145354886',1000,666);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-15092751-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321145394955" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Collar choker necklace by Vena Cava in her Fall collection.</span></span>&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Raefield-Jewelry-Designs/_i.html?_nkw=collar"></a>Metallic Collar Necklaces</strong></p>
<p>These chokers were everywhere at fashion week-- the wonder woman style metallic power collar.&nbsp; This look is coming in style again, as seen on the model in Vena Cava's Fall line.&nbsp;<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Raefield-Jewelry-Designs/_i.html?_nkw=silver+choker" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-15097764-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321145452264" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Silver collar choker available at raefielddesigns.com (click the photo!)</span></span> The <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=choker">choker</a> might seem 90's, but when paired with naturally tossled hair and a deep v-neck top, this accessory does a complete 180 into the now.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=link+bracelet">Oversized Links Bracelet</a></strong></p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Ftrends_2012%2Fchaindianfbracelet.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1321145562989',1000,667);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-15092750-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321145617090" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Chunky link bracelet from Diane von Ferstenberg's collection.</span></span>The chunky bracelet and <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Raefield-Jewelry-Designs/_i.html?_nkw=link+bracelet">necklace</a> have been popular for the last few  seasons and Diane von Furstenberg's Fall collection was no exception.<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=link+bracelet" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-15097761-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321145841471" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Oversize link gold tone bracelet for less!  See 247jewelryshop.com, or just click on the photo to be redirected!</span></span>&nbsp; The interesting  thing about this gold tone <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=link+bracelet">chunky link bracelet</a> is that it adds a bold but sophisticated dimension to any outfit.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/11/11/cloisonne-costume-contest-winner.html"><rss:title>Cloisonne Costume Contest Winner</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/11/11/cloisonne-costume-contest-winner.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-11-11T18:38:44Z</dc:date><dc:subject>contest contest</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/cuff-bracelet.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1321036896828" alt="" /></span></span>Thanks so much for entering our <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cloisonne">Cloisonne Cuff Bracelet</a> contest!&nbsp; So sorry for the delay in posting the winner-- if you haven't heard the Northeast has been out of power from an early winter storm!&nbsp; Hope everyone's safe.</p>
<p>Our winner is Annie Miranda.&nbsp; Thanks everyone for entering!</p>
<p>-<a href="http://www.jewelryhealousy.com">JewelryJealousy.com</a></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/18/halloween-costumes-on-a-budget.html"><rss:title>Halloween Costumes on a Budget</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/18/halloween-costumes-on-a-budget.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-10-18T18:27:25Z</dc:date><dc:subject>costume ideas halloween halloween costume ideas halloween on a budget</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you're looking for a Halloween costume, check out our ideas!&nbsp; Just click the desired photo for a link to a detailed post with great ideas for each costume!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/9/13/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-princess-leia.html">Princess Leia Halloween Costume</a></p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/9/13/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-princess-leia.html"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-8533095-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1318984736306" alt="" /></a></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/9/22/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-modern-vampire-vampiress.html">True Blood Sophie Anne Costume</a></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/9/22/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-modern-vampire-vampiress.html"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/halloween_vampire_sept_2010/trueblood_sophie_pealrs.gif.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1318986005373" alt="" /></a></span></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/10/3/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-audrey-hepburn.html">Audrey Hepburn Halloween Costume</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/10/3/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-audrey-hepburn.html"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-8797174-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1318984952101" alt="" /></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2009/10/16/clone-cleopatra-this-halloween-big-gold-jewelry.html">Cleopatra Halloween Costume</a></p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2009/10/16/clone-cleopatra-this-halloween-big-gold-jewelry.html"><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/liz_cleo.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319066649873" alt="" /></a></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/10/7/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-playboy-bunny.html">Playboy Bunny</a></p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2010/10/7/halloween-costume-on-a-budget-playboy-bunny.html"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-8878241-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319066780829" alt="" /></a></span><em><span style="font-size: 90%;">(What, it's ironic these days!)</span></em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2009/10/1/great-halloween-costume-idea-carmen-miranda.html">Carmen Miranda</a></p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-block ssNonEditable"><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2009/10/1/great-halloween-costume-idea-carmen-miranda.html"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14716905-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319066954143" alt="" /></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><em>Have a Happy Halloween!!!</em></span></p>
<p>Find all of your thrilling and chilling costume accessories on our stores!</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 90%;"><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop?refid=store" target="_blank">247JewelryShop.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 90%;"><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/BFF-Jewelry?refid=store" target="_blank">BffJewelryShop.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 90%;"><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Raefield-Jewelry-Designs?refid=store" target="_blank">RaefieldDesigns.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 90%;"><a href="http://ajraefields.com/" target="_blank">AJRaefields.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 90%;"><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys?refid=store" target="_blank">BakeliteJohnnys.com</a></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/17/contest-win-a-free-cloisonne-cuff-bracelet.html"><rss:title>Contest! Win a Free Cloisonne Cuff Bracelet</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/17/contest-win-a-free-cloisonne-cuff-bracelet.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-10-17T14:17:08Z</dc:date><dc:subject>cloisonne contest cuff bracelet free jewelry</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><img style="width: 150px;" src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/cuff-bracelet.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1318861610341" alt="" /><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 150px;">Win this awesome cuff bracelet by leaving a comment below!</span></span>Wide cuffs are back for fall, and we want to give one lucky reader a <span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong><em>FREE bracelet </em></strong>as our next contest</span>!</p>
<p>Just leave a brief comment below to win the gorgeous free <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cuff">cuff bracelet</a> pictured!&nbsp; A beautiful piece, this <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cloisonne">Cloisonne</a> design black with gold tone will become a staple of your wardrobe (a <em><strong style="font-size: 120%;">$49.95</strong></em> value.)</p>
<p>You can view the details of the piece here in our store, <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=cloisonne+cuff">247jewelryshop.com</a>, where they are also available for purchase.</p>
<p>Beginning today, (10/17/11), you may enter by leaving a brief comment below with the answer to this question:</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%;"><strong><em>What one piece of jewelry do you own that goes with EVERYTHING?&nbsp; (What's a piece you can just grab on-the-go and just know it will look fab?)</em></strong></p>
<p>The winner will be chosen at random and will receive the bracelet shipped to them absolutely free!&nbsp; Make sure to leave your email address with your comment (not publicly visible) so we can notify the winner!</p>
<p>The winner will be announced on <span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong>Sunday, October 30</strong>,</span> so you have plenty of time to leave your answers!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com">JewelryJealousy</a> looks forward to your comments!&nbsp; Come back and visit us, or follow us on Twitter to be&nbsp; (<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ajraefields">@ajraefields</a>) to be notified of our future contests.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/10/contest-winners.html"><rss:title>Contest Winners!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/10/10/contest-winners.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-10-10T21:56:21Z</dc:date><dc:subject>contest contest lockets</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=locket"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14341276-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1318317248560" alt="" /></a></span></span>Our winners have been chosen for the Free <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=locket">Locket Necklace</a> contest here on Jewelry Jealousy.&nbsp; The two winners are Debbie and JMC.&nbsp; Feel free to see their comments, both lovely in their own ways.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Thank you so much to <a href="http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com">LivingRichWithCoupons.com</a> for featuring our contest on her awesome site; Cindy rules with deals and coupons to get you the best deals from <a href="http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/category/stores/cvs">CVS</a> to <a href="http://www.livingrichwithcoupons.com/category/stores/stop-shop-weekly-match-ups">Stop and Shop</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you EVERYONE for participating; <a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com">JewelryJealousy</a> will hold contests regularly for free jewelry, so please check back.&nbsp; We loved ALL your comments; all so touching and personal-- it was a hard decision.&nbsp; You guys are awesome!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/26/contest-win-a-custom-photo-locket.html"><rss:title>Contest! Win a Custom Photo Locket</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/26/contest-win-a-custom-photo-locket.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-09-26T13:46:31Z</dc:date><dc:subject>chain necklace contest contest layered necklace lockets</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em><strong>Beginning today (9/26/11), you can start leaving comments on this post to win one of our custom photo lockets!&nbsp; </strong></em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com">JewelryJealousy.com</a>, in conjunction with <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop?refid=store">247 Jewelry Sho</a><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop?refid=store">p</a>, are&nbsp; offering a <strong>FREE <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=custom+locket">custom photo locket</a> </strong>to one lucky commenter!&nbsp; The winner will receive a <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=heart+locket">heart shaped locket necklace</a> (valued at $29.95) which our professional photographers will custom mount the photo (or photos) of your choice.</p>
<p><span><em>&nbsp;</em><strong><em>If you'd like to enter our Custom Photo Locket contest, please leave a brief comment with the answer to this question: </em></strong></span></p>
<p><em><span style="font-size: 110%;">What is the most meaningful piece of jewelry that you currently own?&nbsp; What is its significance?</span></em></p>
<p>Our staff will then vote on our favorite answer.<span style="font-size: 110%;"><em>&nbsp;</em></span><span><em><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Flocket-contest-sept-2011%2Fsilver-locket.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1317053061098',1110,1044);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14341278-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317053063714" alt="" /></a></span></span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><em>The winner will be chosen by our staff and notified on<strong style="font-size: 110%;"> Sunday, October 9th</strong>, so you have plenty of time to leave your comments</em>.</span></p>
<p>Be sure to include your email address (not publicly visible) so that we can notify the winner!</p>
<p><strong>Prize Details:</strong></p>
<p>In your preference of a <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=silver+custom+locket">silver plated</a> or <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=gold+custom+locket">gold plated</a> heart shaped locket necklace, the winner will email our staff a file containing up to 2 photos (scanned or digital) that they'd like in their locket.&nbsp; The photo(s) will then be resized and retouched as needed (by our expert staff) to fit the image perfectly into the locket of your choice.&nbsp; Photos can be done in black and white or color.&nbsp; A perfect gift for a loved one or a meaningful piece that you can wear.<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Flocket-contest-sept-2011%2Fgold-photo-locket.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1317053097067',269,300);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14341276-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317053257883" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">247Jewelry CEO Tracy, with her husband John, circa 1994 [on the right].</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://jj28west.squarespace.com/journal/2011/6/8/gift-idea-for-new-mothers-custom-photo-lockets.html">New moms</a> are typically fond of these <a href="http://jj28west.squarespace.com/journal/2011/6/8/gift-idea-for-new-mothers-custom-photo-lockets.html">keepsake lockets</a>, as well as brides, who can do something really special; we've had customers send photos of their parents and grandparents and we've mount them in        lockets which were then affixed to their bridal bouquet.&nbsp; <em><strong>There are tons of possibilities here, and we'll cater to the winner's wishes.</strong></em><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Flocket-contest-sept-2011%2Fgold-heart-locket.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1317053131515',1180,1050);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14341275-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1317053135164" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
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<p>Our <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=custom+locket">custom mounted locket necklaces</a> are also available for purchase <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=custom+locket">here</a>.</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong>Good Luck!&nbsp; We look forward to your comments!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 110%;"><strong><br /></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/16/fall-2011-jewelry-trends-revisited-fashion-week.html"><rss:title>Fall 2011 Jewelry Trends, Revisited - Fashion Week</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/16/fall-2011-jewelry-trends-revisited-fashion-week.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-09-16T19:44:45Z</dc:date><dc:subject>bangle chunky jewelry fall 2011 jewelry trends fashion week spring 2012 statement necklace trends</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14186264-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1316199713611" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Fringe statement necklace paired with Cassis' garment creates fashion harmony</span></span>With New York's <a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/" target="_blank">Fashion Week</a> in full swing, we've been noticing even more new trends for Fall jewelry.&nbsp; The blogosphere is aflame with observations from the top designers' "Spring 2012 (oh, please)" collections, and we're ready to adopt them early.</p>
<p>The ever-chic bloggers over at <a href="http://www.sendthetrend.com/how-wear-jewelry-fall" target="_blank">sendthetrend.com</a> are hyping the <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=chunky">chunky</a> bright pieces, suggesting you&nbsp; pair one piece with a funky printed shirt or dress, for that playfully chic look.&nbsp; Big <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=lucite+ring">lucite rings</a> or layered bangles, it's go big and go bright.<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=statement" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14186640-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1316202014550" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>Speaking of prints, fashion week is exploding with them, though not all designers.&nbsp; The always classic Elene Cassis (whose designs are pictured here) showed a chic, empowering collection, pairing pale, tailored cocktail dresses with <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=black+bracelet" target="_blank">chunky black bangles</a>, and even integrating <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=fringe" target="_blank">fringe statement necklaces</a> into the upscale look.</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=bangle" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14183945-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1316200437899" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Layered chunky bangles, bright or neutral, enhance solids and prints alike. (Image from Fashion Week 2012.)</span></span>Over at <a href="http://gottheknack.blogspot.com/2011/09/i-got-red-carpet-ready-thanks-to.html" target="_blank">Got the Knack</a>, blogger Stephanie Dickison featured some metallic statement pieces that I love.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=bangle" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14186868-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1316202082084" alt="" /></a></span></span>Though big is certainly back for fall 2011 fashion jewelry, take a cue from designers.&nbsp; Choose pieces that will compliment rather than overwhelm.&nbsp; Don't be afraid to take a chance.&nbsp; Armed with just a few dark bangles, you can make a statement.&nbsp; And just like a crisp autumn day, you'll achieve total perfection.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/13/congratulations-free-bracelet-contest-winners.html"><rss:title>Congratulations! Free Bracelet Contest Winners</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/13/congratulations-free-bracelet-contest-winners.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-09-13T19:26:04Z</dc:date><dc:subject>bracelets contest</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/contest_laborday_sept_2011/congrats.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315942820219" alt="" width="221" height="127" /></span></span>The winners of our free <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?rt=nc&amp;_nkw=wood">wooden bracelet</a> <a href="http://jj28west.squarespace.com/journal/2011/9/6/free-bracelet-contest.html">contest</a> are commenters <strong>Jill</strong> and <strong>Jessica</strong>.&nbsp; Thanks to everyone who participated!&nbsp; We love our readers</p>
<p>Their winning comments are as follows:</p>
<p>Jill's response:</p>
<p><em>"Nothing is better in the cool crisp northeast than white. It's uplifting  as the days get shorter and goes with everything, the falling leaves  and each and every snowflake.</em>"</p>
<p>Jessica's response:<span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fcontest_laborday_sept_2011%2Flot_813_RETAKES_October_9_20081245.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1315942677447',273,300);"><img src="../../storage/thumbnails/4737477-14131494-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315942766757" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p><em>"Would Labor Day stop Lady Gaga?  No Way!  Any day you want to wear white  is okay by me.  Fashion is about creating your own rules!  Even if it  means wearing dinosaur earrings..."</em></p>
<p>Each will be receiving one of our wooden bracelets, perfect for fall fashion.&nbsp; Check back at <a href="jewelryjealousy.com">jewelryjealousy.com</a> for more freebie contests in the future!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/6/free-bracelet-contest.html"><rss:title>Free Bracelet Contest!</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/6/free-bracelet-contest.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-09-06T21:45:11Z</dc:date><dc:subject>contest contest free jewelry white after labor day</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fcontest_laborday_sept_2011%2Flot_813_RETAKES_October_9_20081245.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1315941936098',273,300);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-14131494-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315941936104" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">Comment for a chance to win this rad wooden bracelet!</span></span>We all know how frustrating the fashion rules of Labor Day can be.&nbsp; It  represents a barren fashion season, plagued not only from the lack of  white (who made that rule anyway?), but from last-season looks shoved in your face by retailers.</p>
<p>But it's not all bad... <em><strong>win this carved <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/24-7-Jewelry-Shop/_i.html?_nkw=wood+bangle&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=494254084">wood bangle</a> bracelet, </strong><strong>perfect for fall, just by</strong></em><em><strong> commenting on this post with a brief answer to the question below!&nbsp; </strong></em>To celebrate the end of summer, we're offering our readers the chance to win an all-natural classic piece of jewelry, created from nature itself.<span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fcontest_laborday_sept_2011%2Fflowergirl.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1315370850545',460,330);"><img src="../../storage/thumbnails/4737477-14029369-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315370875311" alt="" /></a></span><span class="thumbnail-caption" style="width: 152px;">"Am I a walking fashion faux pas?"</span></span></p>
<p>That's right,  all you have to do is drop a short comment on this post with the answer to the  following question:</p>
<p><strong><em style="font-size: 110%;">"What occasion/situation do you think warrants wearing white after labor day?"</em></strong></p>
<p>The winner with the most creative response (Quality, not quantity!) will be selected and announced on Monday September 12th!&nbsp; Make sure to get your comments in by Saturday night!&nbsp; Make sure to include your email address in your comment (not publicly visible) so we can notify the winner.</p>
<p>While you're at it, follow us on Twitter (<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/ajraefields">@ajraefields</a>) for similar contests in the future.&nbsp; We love new Twitter friends!</p>
<p>Good luck, and happy Fall!</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item><rss:item rdf:about="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/4/dinosaur-earrings-a-love-story.html"><rss:title>Dinosaur Earrings - A Love Story</rss:title><rss:link>http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/journal/2011/9/4/dinosaur-earrings-a-love-story.html</rss:link><dc:creator>Jewelry Jealousy</dc:creator><dc:date>2011-09-04T21:30:41Z</dc:date><dc:subject>dinosaur jewelry frugalista finds</dc:subject><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fdinosaur_earrings_september_2011%2Flittlefoot-dinosaur.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1315174203821',240,352);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/dinosaur_earrings_september_2011/littlefoot-dinosaur.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315174349278" alt="" width="197" height="135" /></a></span></span>This is a bit of a departure for <a href="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com">Jewelry Jealousy</a>.&nbsp; Rather than bringing you the hottest jewelry trends of today and beyond, I'm going to tell you a story.&nbsp; About dinosaurs.</p>
<p>One day, at the wholesaler's jewelry warehouse in Rhode Island, I spotted something magical.&nbsp; Parting the racks of <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=bangle&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=297276962">80's bangles</a> and 70's multilayer <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=beads&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=297276962">beaded necklaces</a>, I set my eyes upon the most epic vintage jewelry old store stock find of them all:</p>
<p><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=dinosaur&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=297276962"></a><em><strong>D</strong></em><span class="full-image-float-left ssNonEditable"><span><a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=dinosaur&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=297276962"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-13992386-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315174441721" alt="" /></a></span></span><em><strong>inosaur Earrings</strong></em>.&nbsp; I needled my boss into purchasing dozens of pairs, assuring her that the irresistable and unexpected allure of the dinosaur dangle earring would net us double, nay, TRIPLE returns.</p>
<p>This was in the summer of 2009.&nbsp; We haven't sold one pair in two years.</p>
<p>Despite sales, promotions, pleas to step-cousins and Natural History museum curators alike, our dinosaur earrings have found no lobes to call home.</p>
<p><span class="thumbnail-image-float-right ssNonEditable"><span><a href="javascript:showFullImage('/display/ShowImage?imageUrl=%2Fstorage%2Fdinosaur_earrings_september_2011%2Fdinosaur_earrings2.jpg%3F__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION%3D1315174530363',250,300);"><img src="http://www.jewelryjealousy.com/storage/thumbnails/4737477-13992387-thumbnail.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1315174530368" alt="" /></a></span></span></p>
<p>Even this week, the fashion and lifestyle site <a href="http://hellogiggles.com">HelloGiggles.com</a> featured dinosaur jewelry as their Item of the Day. (See the post <a href="http://hellogiggles.com/item-of-the-day-78">here</a>.)&nbsp; I was immediately touched, filled with bittersweet reminders of my personal connection with the dinosaur accessory cause.&nbsp; However pathetic (or paleolithic) it may seem,<em><strong> </strong></em>dinosaur jewelry deserves recognition.<em><strong>&nbsp;</strong></em></p>
<p>Please, go to <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys?refid=store">BakeliteJohnny</a>'s vintage jewelry store page and bid on the earrings in question.&nbsp; They come in multiple breeds, including <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=brontosaurus&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=297276962">Brontosaurus</a> and, of course, the loveable <a href="http://stores.ebay.com/Bakelite-Johnnys/_i.html?_nkw=t+rex&amp;submit=Search&amp;_sid=297276962">Tyrannasaurus Rex</a>.&nbsp; And they need your help.</p>
<p>At just $7.95, please give dinosaur earrings (and dinosaur accessories everywhere) a fighting chance;<em> I did</em>.</p>]]></content:encoded></rss:item></rdf:RDF>
