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Tried and True – Jewelry is the Perfect Gift
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Jan 2, 2006, 11:39
(ARA) – For the special women in your life, jewelry is always a perfect gift. A piece of jewelry thoughtfully chosen to reflect a woman’s style and taste is a great way to show that you care.
“Whether you’re a man looking for a gift for your wife or girlfriend, or a woman who wants to give a special gift to a friend, jewelry is a great way to show someone how much she means to you,” says Natalie Parman, vice president of merchandising at Jewelry Television.
The company’s easy-to-use Web site is your one-stop shopping resource. With a variety of price points and styles, you truly can find something for everyone and every occasion.
Two standout options from Italy are examples of the quality and selection that Jewelry Television is known for.
First we head to the island of Murano, near Venice, famous for its blown glass. The artisans of Murano have been revered for their glass making skills since the 11th century. Their techniques for crystalline glass, enameled glass (smalto), glass with threads of gold (aventurine), multicolored glass (millefiori), milk glass (lattimo), and imitation gemstones made of glass set the standard for quality and artistry.
Today, the gorgeous colors and shapes of Murano glass are used to make stunning jewelry. And the pieces at JewelryTelevision.com are as affordable as they are beautiful, with most selling for less than $100.
Choose from bracelets, necklaces and earrings. One of my favorites is the sterling sliver bracelet that features Murano glass hearts along with white and pink Murano glass beads,” says Parman. For the fashion diva, she suggests the sterling silver Murano berry swirl glass bead necklace, which features a beautiful Italian black and silver glass bead hanging from a 16-inch sterling silver hollow popcorn style chain adorned with other sterling beads.
If the woman you're buying for treasures tradition, you’re in luck: “Cameos are making a big comeback, and these lovely pieces make a great gift,” says Parman. All of the cameos offered by Jewelry Television are hand carved from sea shells in Italy, making each one unique.
Whether you choose a ring, pendant, earrings or a brooch, you’ll be enchanted by the beauty and craftsmanship of these shell portraits. Italian carvers began using shell for their cameos in the early 1800s and by the Victorian Era, shell had become appreciated as a medium that was easily carved. A shell cameo has a translucent quality when held up to the light.
From the trend-conscious fashion plate to the traditionalist who appreciates the timeless beauty of classic pieces, you’ll find jewelry gifts sure to please at Jewelry Television.
To see the complete selection of Murano glass, cameos and other gift ideas, visit www.jewelrytv.com. Courtesy of ARA Content
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