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Rose experts know that roses come in a variety of fragrances, however, jewelry lovers know that some roses just need to sparkle.  This beautiful bracelet, the Julia Rose CZ Cuff Bracelet, features a glorious outline rose design covered in clear CZs, while the cuff portion of the bracelet is silver and is delicately curved as well.  The 4.7 overall total carat weight of the CZs makes the sparkle very hard to miss!  This is a fine treasure for your jewelry collection, and there are other pieces (necklace, earrings, ring) available in the Julia Rose collection on Eve’s Addiction website.

Champagne bubbles are celebratory, uplifting, and sparkling in their own rite.  Now, imagine if the bubbles were rainbow-colored; how marvelous would that be?  Well, that seems to be how this stunning Couture ring by Adrienne got its name: “’Champagne Bubbles’ Diamonite CZ Eternity Band Ring.”   It has oval shaped glass stones in multi colors all over the band, interspersed with round clear CZs, held in place with polished goldtone.  This is perfect to wear on any day or occasion when you feel like looking a little bit more special or celebratory.

Bonus…this ring could very easily be converted into a sliding pendant for those occasions when you would rather wear it around your neck.  Customer reviews on this ring suggest that you order a size larger than you normally require.  It’s currently on sale for a very reasonable $49.95.

Whether you have rights to a February birthstone, or you’re just a girl who loves purple, these fancy amethyst and CZ dangle earrings could be the bargain-priced luxury you deserve!  Consider some of the ways that purple is a special color.  It has long been associated with nobility, because the dyes to create a purple garment were too rare and expensive for the average person to afford.  Another interesting aspect of the color purple is that it is a blend of a hot color (red) and a cold color (blue).  Colors that are a hot/cold blend (such as green, purple, or teal) have the effect of being soothing and uplifting.

The earrings pictured above from ZuluMoon contain 6x4mm amethysts are emerald-cut, giving them a real look of regency.  Surrounding each amethyst is a border of CZs in a beveled-edge rectangle, mounted on rhodium-plated sterling silver.

These earrings would make an impressive gift for yourself or someone you know, something that would be savored for a lifetime.

To view these earrings on the ZuluMoon website, click here.

For more extensive information about the color purple, click here.

This fabulous CZ ring from Fantasy Jewelry Box knocks the conventional heart shape on its side.  Also adding to the uncommonality is the aqua blue color; it’s faceted to be wonderfully clear and sparkly.  If you, or the woman you love, adore the shape of hearts, but are a little tired of tradition, this ring could be the perfect compromise.  The rhodium electroplate sterling silver swoosh gives this ring a wonderful bit of finesse that you can be inspired by, each and every time you wear it.

When you’re looking for a little more variety for your jewelry box, how about a ring that’s square-shaped?  Not only that, but it’s actually two rings in one.  Did that pique your curiosity?  Take a look at the ring set below, and you’ll see that it is actually quite beautiful.

There are several pretty details about this ring, but the first one that I noticed was the pretty goldtone latticework; it has a lovely hue and shine, and the open metalwork gives you a glimmer of the clear CZs underneath.  Round CZs also create pave borders visible at all times on the external ring.  The Princess Amanda 2.18ct Clear CZ 2-piece Square Ring Set is available on HSN.com, and is a stunning and unique piece that you will treasure.

It caused quite a stir when the now cult-classic film came out in 1971, Harold and Maude, about a love affair between a woman in her seventies and a teenage boy.  The long-debated issue continues to this day of why it’s “acceptable” for older men to connect with young women, but not vice versa.  That’s why the headlines are so much grander when older women find love with younger men, such as when Cher romanced a bagel baker 18 years her junior.  Ten years ago in England, Edna and Simon Martin, a couple with an age gap of 40 years fell madly for each other and were recently back in the newspapers letting everyone know that their 10 year anniversary is coming up and their love is still strong.

Today, these women are known as “Cougars”, I suppose, because they’re viewed as skilled hunters.  Some Cougars don’t care for the nickname, but most that I’ve had a chance to talk to really embrace it.  Introducing, the Cougar ring from Urban Outfitters.  It has a thick silver band with a dynamic cougar head, covered in white CZs and black stones, with green CZs for eyes.  It has a very bold-natured sexy appeal.  I’m too young to qualify as a Cougar at present, but maybe one day…. 

Do you sometimes need an extra ray of sunshine?  Wouldn’t it be great to have your own private sun that you carry around with you any day to help cheer you up and brighten your day?  This is no mere dream with this sun-like DiamonUltra™ CZ Ring from Palm Beach Jewelry.

With a whopping 35.65 total carat weight of glitter, this ring is sure to be an attention-getter.  You may have to wear sunglasses to shield your eyes from the magnificence of all of the champagne, yellow, and white CZs arranged in the radial design on the 14k gold-plated setting.  While I am not usually a fan of yellow/orange/gold colors, I really like this ring for its ability to instantly lift one’s spirits.

If you are ready to wear a cocktail ring in some exciting, bold new colors, but you are not quite ready to step out of the traditional, symmetrical ring settings, there’s no need to worry.  You can have the best of both worlds. 

For instance, this gorgeous cocktail ring from Portia Jewelry displays stunningly bright and bold sapphire blue and fuschia purple CZs, but the ring setting is a simple, no-surprises package.  Overall, it is a great transition piece for traditionalists to creep out of their comfort zone.

To view the ring on the Portia Jewelry website, click here.

Sometimes a piece of jewelry meets a standard, a certain je ne sais quoi, where it can be declared suitable for royalty.  Would you let a member of your favorite royal family borrow just any old piece of jewelry out of your jewelry box?  Probably not.  It takes something ultra-special.  This asymmetric necklace by Bijoux Heart certainly fits the bill.   At $1,010, it certainly isn’t a piece of bargain jewelry.  Consider the details…. 

The CZs on the necklace are actually the ruby-colored cubic zirconia drops.  The clear colored crystals you see are Swarovski crystals, in other words, full of rainbow-like sparkle.   There are also sections of rose montes, pave looped sections, and the filigree base sits at a lovely asymmetrical angle.  The looped rope chain hangs at a delicate 12 inches in length.

To view the necklace on Net-A-Porter, click here. 

When you’re wearing a drably-colored outfit, sometimes all it takes is a great cocktail ring to enliven your entire fashion ensemble.  This ring from Portia Jewelry could be one of those wonder-workers.  It has got three key elements of a flip-your-boring-outfit cocktail ring: (1) the sturdy bold shape gives it enough presence on your hand to let it make a statement (2) it’s got color that grabs the attention of passersby, and (3) plenty of sparkle, courtesy of the pink and clear CZs.

Besides the fact that it met all of the above qualifications, I also liked this particular ring because of the colors on display; it is not often that I come across a pink/orange combination that is executed so beautifully.  It’s perfect in time for the approach of spring, ready to wear throughout summer, and to have on hand when you need a pop of color in wintertime.

To view this ring on the Portia Jewelry website, click here.