My team and I wanted to thank each and everyone who entered JT’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway. You just don’t know how good it makes us feel to offer a giveaway. The Dooney and Bourke Patterson Leather Paige Sac with a matching Continental Clutch was a different choice for us because we wanted to offer something different. The Azure blue reminded me of the ocean and we wanted to make sure it was a giveaway that you could use right now and into spring and summer. The giveaway ran from February 10 through February 24th at 11:59pm.
The winner chosen through Random.org is Sally G.! Everyone of the Elegant Lovelies have been so gracious and congratulating Sally G. Again thank you for entering and you never know when a giveaway may come up or what it may be.
Blessings and Thank you for being a part of our community.
Diamonds are a high-ticket item with a significant amount of risk if done haphazardly. Finding a trustworthy jeweller is paramount if you want peace of mind and to make sure you walk away with an authentic diamond that is worth the price you paid for it.
If you have had troubles tracking down a reliable wholesaler up till now and are on the lookout, keep reading. This article will discuss key signs to look out for that will point you to the right direction.
With more options for buying diamonds popping up, the harder it gets to make a final decision. You can find diamond wholesalers in Sydney like Australian Diamond Importers that are fully certified, have a brilliant range of options and have a solid reputation in the marketplace.
Tracking Down Reputable Diamond Wholesalers – How To Do It When looking online or in person, the same rules apply. Finding a trustworthy and reliable wholesaler is more than possible as there are several in the region. On the other hand, there are also those you want to stay clear of.
We have gathered some of the top expert tips from GIA and put them below so you can carry this knowledge throughout your search.
Carry out detailed research. Image Source: Unsplash
The more you research your options, the better chance you’ll discover something reputable. Learning important diamond terms and what they mean, such as the 4C’s, will also help you locate the trustworthy wholesalers. They will often make these terms clear on their website or in their store as they know these are crucial factors to determining the final price.
Search out finer details. Reading between the lines is crucial before you buy. Go in-depth and check the weights, carat, cut, and more before you buy anything.
Ensure it has a GIA Grading Report. It’s often hard with the naked eye, to determine the authenticity and price of a diamond. This is why it’s crucial to look for this official certification which proves it has been lab-verified with the proper equipment and by the experts themselves. This will also help with buyer protection as insurers will often ask for grading reports from GIA. These may include: colour, clarity, cut and carat weight.
Check the reports yourself. Now you know there’s a report, you go one step further to check this online with their official database. This is a great and expedient way to ensure things line up, especially when you are buying diamonds online.
Do some digging on the seller. Normally, a great diamond wholesaler will reveal several details about their business. You should be able to find out things such as how long they’ve been operating, testimonials/reviews, and how they deliver secure transactions and return policies.
It was an icy morning so it was a great day to stay in and work on some projects and have some fun. Four wheel drive doesn’t work well on ice and the weather forecasters were asking for everyone to stay in. Some of the ice has melted now and people are back to driving again.
This week is Valentine’s Day and the BubblingwithEleganceandGrace.com team wanted to show how much we appreciate you stopping by, commenting and being a part of our lovely community. Drumroll!! We decided to have a JT’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway! The prize is a Dooney and Bourke Patterson Paige Sac and the matching Continental Clutch in Azure. The team picked a fresh color that will work now and will be ray of bright light when you walk by those fresh flowers in the spring.
Patterson Leather Paige Sac in Azure
Patterson Paige Sac
“The Patterson Collection puts a fresh spin on our classic pebbled leather with new styles and design details. Light tan vacchetta leather trim accents a rich array of colors from spring brights to classic neutrals.” Dooney and Bourke
The tan trim will patina over time due to the oils on your skin and exposure to sunlight. A dust bag is included with this bag.
Patterson Leather Continental Clutch The Patterson Leather Clutch (wallet) can store your cards, cash and receipts. It is such a classic style wallet. The back of the wallet has a zippered pocket for security. Timeless elegance for church, work, the mall, or going out for a bite to eat and go see a movie. I could see taking the wallet out of the bag and going to lunch carry it like a small clutch.
Inside of wallet
How To Enter The Giveaway 1. Please subscribe to the JTwisdom YouTube channel and leave a comment on the giveaway video. This is one entry. If you are already a subscriber please say that in the comments because that helps us know that you have already subscribed.
2. Please subscribe to the Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com blog HERE and leave a comment below. This is one entry. If you are already a subscriber please say that in the comments because that helps us know that you have already subscribed.
3. For an additional entry, please share JT’s Valentine’s Day Giveaway YouTube video on Facebook or Twitter with the hashtag #JTsValentinesDayGiveaway
The giveaway will run from February 10 to February 24th at 11:59pm (CST).
The winner will be selected at random based on the time when your comments / shares were made.
Thank you for being so beautiful and wonderful.
The YouTube video can be found here
Happy Valentine’s Day!
FTC Disclousure:
The giveaway is not affliated with or sponsored by Dooney and Bourke.
The handbag and clutch were paid for by JTwisdom and her team.
Jewellery is such a great way of marking a special occasion. It is something timeless that can be treasured for a lifetime and can be worn every day as a reminder of a special moment in your life. Whatever the celebration, jewellery is always a real treat to receive and makes that personal milestone or moment of celebration even more memorable! Here are just a few ways that you can use jewellery to make those special milestones for you and your loved ones even more magical!
image courtesy of Muru Jewelry
To celebrate a new baby The birth of a child is always a cause for celebration whether it’s the birth of a relative or a new addition to a friend’s family. For the newborn child, an engraved christening bangle is a classic way to welcome a new baby into the world. For a new mother, the options for a thoughtful and personal gift are virtually endless. You can get really creative and create your own customised gift that is unique and personal to the new mom. Here are just a few ideas for a magical baby memento;
— A simple initial necklace is a special way to celebrate the birth of a new child. Wearing your child’s initial is a great way to keep them close to your heart at all times.
— Lockets are a beautiful way to store a meaningful keepsake. You can choose a special photo or even a lock of the baby’s hair to keep them close each day.
— Fingerprint or footprint jewellery is a memorable way to keep a record of your babies early years. This involves making an ink-less impression of the babies hand or footprint which is then miniaturised and carefully incorporated into a handcrafted and highly unique jewellery design.
Weddings & Bridesmaids Gifts Many hours are spent organising the bride’s outfit for the big day, but choosing jewellery that compliments the dress is equally important too. You don’t always need to wear something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue but wearing an old piece of jewellery that has been handed down by a parent or grandparent is a meaningful way to remember loved ones past and present as you start a new chapter in your life.
You can also make the brides big day even more memorable with a wedding gift that symbolises her new found love. Nothing symbolises the unity of marriage more than two entwined rings or a love knot design. Both can be beautifully engraved with the bride and groom’s names for extra meaning. The infinity symbol is also represented in many bridal gifts and is the perfect jewellery design to represent the enduring nature of love. For the maid of honour and the bridesmaids, jewellery is a great way to say thank you. Phil Barnes, the founder of Muru Jewellery believes that “Jewellery is a great way to show the special people in your life how much you care. By finding a special meaning that suits your loved one’s personality, you can make them feel special every day.”
image courtesy of Muru Jewelry
Birthdays & Anniversaries Finding a truly special present for a loved one’s birthday or anniversary is not always as easy as it sounds. Jewellery is a very personal choice and is often worn as an expression of someone’s character to reflect who they are. Here are a few easy steps to help you make her birthday or anniversary one to remember;
— Treat her to a birthstone necklace which makes a uniquely personal gift and adds a touch of colour to any outfit.
— Show her that you love her to the stars and back with a zodiac necklace that features her unique birth sign.
— Chakra, dreamcatcher and talisman jewellery is an easy way to spread positivity, love and wellbeing and is a gift with a positive message.
Capture the moment and creating memories Whatever your style, jewellery is the perfect way to make those special occasions even more memorable. The jewellery we receive often occurs around meaningful moments in our lives and allows us to capture the moment and carry it with us every day.
When jewellery is meaningful and personal it evokes many memories and becomes a daily source of inspiration that will be treasured for many years to come.
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Diamonds come in many colours, with yellows, blues, reds and greens, the latter being highly valued. Green diamonds are rare, more so than pink or blue stones, and if you are looking to acquire such a diamond, there is much to consider. There are genuine green diamonds and synthetically coloured stones, which are becoming more and more popular, especially as they are conflict-free. The green colour differs from all the others, in as much as the green is not caused by a chemical imperfection, rather it is caused by radiation. This doesn’t mean you are in any danger, the radiation occurred millions of years ago, and the result is a stone that gives off a pale green colour.
If a diamond is completely pure, it is colourless, while coloured stones are the result of a chemical impurity, and should the stone be near any natural uranium at the time it formed, constant exposure would affect the way that light refracts, hence the green tint. This puts green in a different category to the other diamond colours, as it is caused by long term exposure to a radioactive substance, probably uranium. The longer the stone was exposed to the radiation, the greener it will become. If you are looking for the perfect pieces to propose to your girlfriend with, check out the engagement rings Brisbane jeweller Diamond Brokers Queensland have. They arethe people to contact, especially for the very rare green diamonds.
Measuring A Green Diamond’s Intensity
The method of grading a green diamond ranged from faint green to fancy deep green, with the deeper hue being the more valuable. Here is the full range of GIA green diamond categories:
*Faint Green
* Very Light Green
* Light Green
* Fancy Light Green
* Fancy Green
* Fancy Intense
* Fancy Vivid
* Fancy Deep
Mixing Other Colours
The wide range of green intensities brings in other colours, with yellowish, greyish and bluish tones very common. The way that light refracts can cause a tint of another colour, although every green diamond will be colour-graded to the above categories.
The peaceful and serene colour of the green diamond is traditionally associated with security and stability, and the fact that the diamond endured million years of constant pressure, it is regarded as a positive colour to ensure the relationship is a lasting one. The rarity of green diamonds merely adds to the charm, and if you are planning to surprise your partner with a green diamond engagement ring, she will no doubt be over the moon.
For the best selection of green diamonds, you are advised to search online for a jeweller that specialises in coloured diamonds, specifically green, and while many jewellers have never seen a Fancy Deep green diamond, many will have a selection on offer and can source any grade of stone for a client.
According to statistics, there are approximately 300 vivid pure green diamonds in the world that are above one carat in weight, which gives you some idea of what such a stone would be worth.
With the help of a reputable online jeweller, you can source the right stone and have a diamond engagement ring custom made in time for the proposal.
December is such a lovely time of the year. It even snowed a couple of times this week in my Midwest neck of the woods.The temperature changes have been from highs of 66 to lows of 22 and it is still only fall. I keep hearing that it is only two weeks until Christmas from the media and I have to literally turn that volume out and enjoy because this season is not about being stressed out its about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Granted, Jesus was not born on December 25th, but that is the day we Christians celebrate Jesus’s birth. I have to remember that for me that Jesus is the reason for the season. And over the past two years my husband and I have started a tradition of celebrating Hanukkah. Check out this interesting article on Why Christians Should Celebrate Hanukkah, which was such an eyeopener for me.
Also, I wanted to jump up for joy about BubblingwithEleganceandGrace.com Christmas Holiday Giveaway that will run from December 9 to December 24 at 12pm. I want to thank everyone who has subscribed or commented on my YouTube channel and subscribed or commented on our blog. I have to say that having your support means the world to me and my team so we wanted to offer a special giveaway.
Dooney and Bourke Saffiano Zip Zip Satchel
The Prize: Dooney and Bourke Saffiano Zip Zip Satchel
Description:
Embossed and coated leather is the secret behind the beautiful finish and exceptional durability of our Saffiano Collection. Featuring a modern dome shape, this satchel makes a statement everywhere it goes. Accented with gilded hardware and a matching trim, the optional shoulder strap provides you with styling versatility. (From the Designer Notes)
Product Details:
Two inside pockets. One inside zip pocket. Cell phone pocket. Inside key hook. Handle drop length 4″. Strap drop length 15.5″. Lined. Feet. Zipper closure.
Approximately measures H 9.5″ x W 5.25″ x L 12″ and weighs 1lb 11oz.
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* One person will be selected at random to receive this wonderful Dooney and Bourke handbag!! The deadline to enter is 11:59PM, Central Time, on December 24, 2018. The winner will be announced on Christmas Day! The giveaway is open to all subscribers, worldwide.
Thank you for entering the giveaway and much success to you!
Disclaimer: ** This giveaway is not sponsored by Dooney and Bourke or Dooney.com. ** This giveaway is not in collaboration with Dooney and Bourke, Dooney.com or any affiliate.
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