Blingology

Your Father Wears Jewelry!

Years ago, a lot of men wouldn't be caught dead wearing any jewelry other than wedding rings, cuff links  and watches. All of that has changed. Men are no longer ashamed to wear jewelry. With Father's Day fast approaching, this is not something that should be forgotten when choosing gifts for Dear Old Dad.

Need some suggestions? How about a ring?  This is the Mens Sterling Silver and Genuine Black Onyx Freedom Ring. I think onyx is the one gemstone that any man wouldn't mind wearing. This is the perfect ring for a man of any age or any background.

Click here to look at some other jewelry gift ideas for dad.

It's Graduation Time

For a lot of people, not only does the month of May mean flowers and Spring, it also means graduation.

Graduation Season is all about the passage of time. Time to move from one part of life into another: from high school to college and from college to career or graduate school. That's why I think that a watch is the perfect graduation gift.

I love this watch for the soon-to-be graduate who'll be heading off to college in the Fall: It is the Brown Suede Classic Band Watch.  It's the perfect watch to wear to class everyday.

For the college grad who'll be starting her career, this is my choice:

This is the Black Onyx and Diamond-Accent Watch With Leather Band, a classic silhouette that will never go out of style.

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Happy Graduation!

Most Popular For Mother's Day

One of the features on the new homepage at Holsted Jewelers is Most Popular Customer Searches. With Mother's Day coming up on May 11th, it wouldn't be a bad idea to take a look at some of the more popular gift ideas for that special day, including this adorable little charm:

It's the Sterling Silver Baby Carriage Charm and it's one of the cutest pieces of jewelry I've ever seen!

There are many more popular search categories all conveniently organized at the bottom of the homepage. If you're as busy as I am they'll definitely save you lots of time trying to find the perfect piece of jewelry.

Happy Mother's Day.

Valentine's Day Fantasies

It's Valentines Day and I'm sitting at my desk, blogging away, intent on writing the best post any blogger has ever written. There's a knock at the door, and when I open it, there is the Fed Ex Man with a special delivery just for me. I sign for it, and after I've closed the door I open the box and see to my delight, another box, from that store where Audrey Hepburn had breakfast. A card attached says it's from a secret admirer. I slip the top off and see the most beautiful suite of diamonds ever made.

I squeal with delight. Squeal? That's not like me. I don't squeal. Then I realize it's my telephone doing the squealing and suddenly I don't see  Audrey's box anymore. It was never there, of course. It was just my Valentine's Day Fantasy.

Valentine's Day brings out the best in the imaginations of many women. But, alas, most of us will never get to live out our fantasies. We're lucky, though, because there are affordable alternatives out there. Here are just a few ideas:

If a suite of diamonds isn't in your husband's or boyfriend's budget, pass a hint along to him about this 5-Piece Spark of Brilliance Cubic Zirconia Pendant, Rings and Earrings Set.  I like this set because it includes two rings, one a solitaire and the other, a channel set design. I also think that, with its 5 pieces, this set is a great introduction to the quality and affordability of Holsted Jewelry.

Women who are drawn to classic, sophisticated looks will enjoy a Sterling Silver and Cubic Zirconia Heart Necklace. It's a modern take on the classic heart pendant.  I've seen this look out there in real diamonds, so you can rest assured that by wearing this necklace you'll be on trend.

Finally, if you want something more personalized, consider a Birthday Wish Genuine Birthstone and Diamond Heart Pendant. On one one side of the heart: the gemstone of your choice. On the other:  a genuine diamond. The good people at Holsted tell me this one is limited, ladies. So act fast if you're interested.

Still need more ideas? Click here.

Happy Valentine's Day!