How do these marketers do it? Black Friday was already a shopper’s paradise (or hell, depending on your perspective). But then Cyber Monday came along and changed everything in the virtual world.

Cyber Monday, coined in 2005 by a shopping trade group that noticed online sales spiked on the Monday following Thanksgiving, is the next in a series of days that stores are counting on to jumpstart the holiday shopping season.

It’s estimated that this year’s Cyber Monday will be the biggest online shopping day of the year for the third year in a row: According to research firm comScore, Americans are expected to spend $1.5 billion, up 20% from last year on Cyber Monday, as retailers have ramped up their deals to get shoppers to click on their websites.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/cyber-monday-shopping-racks-sales-article-1.1208050#ixzz2DLiN5PDT

Because we’re any online jewelry retail store, we offer amazing deals any day of the year and have a wide selection of jewelry on sale for your Cyber Monday perusal.

Looking for an affordable and beautiful jewelry gift for the holidays that’s guaranteed to please just about any woman in your life? We just did the shopping for you! Starting at $79.

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace, 10mm-11mm, 18″ long with a sterling silver clasp. $79 – $199

 

Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude. 

~ E.P. Powel

Most holiday jewelry can seem a little, how do I put it…tacky? But sometimes tacky is just the ticket. I dug up a few Thanksgiving jewelry pieces. Tell us what you think!

Source: Polyvore

Remember the days when diamond alternatives like cubic zirconia seemed so…blech? It simply seemed cheap next to the appeal of a real, dazzling diamond.

Enter moissanite

But things have changed since then. Even cubic zirconia has come along way. Then moissanite entered the market and everyone in the jewelry design world stopped to take notice. Nowhere before had a diamond alternative been so close to a naturally mined diamond, even exceeding it in areas such as fiery brilliance. This lab-grown diamond would also appeal to the eco-conscious fashionistas in Hollywood who were becoming increasingly aware of the dangers of diamond mining.

A holiday diamond alternative

This holiday, think beyond the old world diamond mindset. Show that you care with a diamond alternative that is a clear winner in today’s world. Be proud to say, “No, it’s not a diamond. It’s better. It’s moissannite.”

A friend of mine swears by Halloween jewelry. She doens’t really like to bother much with costumes but has a fun collection of Halloween jewelry which she feels constitutes a “costume.”

Check out some of these fun pieces if you’re “costume lazy” like my friend:

Most people don’t think in terms of “dads” and “jewelry” unless it’s cufflinks (and really, do those get worn much?)

But Dads like jewelry too! And when given by a son or a daughter, that piece of jewelry takes on a sentimental value that lasts a lifetime.

Consider finding out Dad’s ring size and trying one of these affordable masculine-style pieces that make father feel fabulous!

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Here’s our full line of gent’s jewelry.

Style 5784M Gent’s Channel Set Moissanite Ring Gent’s ring with .40ct t.w. (dia equiv) channel set moissanite stones. Trade Up Our Guarantee

Style 9482M Gent’s Moissanite Ring With Elongated Cross Design Modern gent’s ring with a 1ct (dia equiv) Charles and Colvard created round moissanite set in an elongated cross design with a brushed finish on top half of shank. Call For Platinum Pricing Trade Up Our Guarantee

Style 9509M Handmade Gent’s Ring With A Princess Cut Moissanite Or Natural Diamond Handmade heavy, comfort fit gent’s ring with a .16ct flush set princess cut moissanite or natural diamond, 7mm wide. Available in 14kt white gold or 14kt rose and white gold. Trade Up Our Guarantee

Listen, why futz around this Mother’s Day? Sure, you could get flowers…but that’s a little uninspired, isn’t it? “Flowers…oh, they’re…lovely.” And they die in a few days. You could try clothing, but really, what a shot in the dark. You don’t have a clue what you’re mother really likes, do you? We’ve dealt with our fair share of mothers during our 100 years in business and we always hear the same refrain: it’s jewelry that counts. When a mom receives a piece of jewelry from a son or a daughter, it holds instant, deep meaning for her. It becomes a cherished item.
But jewelry is expensive! No, not necessarily. Check out these multi-colored fresh-water pearls. Pearls are a classic choice for any mother, trust us. And these start at $79!

This Mother’s Day, step outside of the box and get your order in.

NO FLOWERS ALLOWED THIS MOTHER’S DAY!

NO CANDY EITHER!

Freshwater Cultured Pearl Necklace, 10mm-11mm, 18" long with a sterling silver clasp. $79 - $199

We’ve had a productive and successful year and want to take a moment to thank so many wonderful customers who have graced our presence and shared with us the love of jewelry and the intimacy of sharing special gifts.

Happy holidays and sparkling New Year!

It seems almost obvious: if people are feeling comfortable enough to buy luxury items such as jewelry, it may indicate that the economy may be slowly creeping up once again.  Though, as this article points out, customers may be willing to splurge a bit more, but “tap out” easily. The momentum, in short, is choppy:

All the quarterly financials for the major chains covered by National Jeweler and included in that particular newsletter were positive. Comps rose 14 percent for Sterling Jewelers, 6 percent for Zale Corp., 15 percent for Tiffany & Co. in the Americas and 8 percent for Neiman Marcus.

The sales figures released by major chains are in harmony with the reports we received from retailersand the post-Black Friday sales figures released by a myriad of different analysts and agencies.

In short, it was a strong weekend for sales.

But, will this momentum continue through the holiday season and into next year? The answer seems to be nobody knows, or, at least, nobody can agree on a prediction.

In analyzing sales on Black Friday, The NPD Group Inc. said that the day came in with a “roar” as consumers packed stores early to take advantage of heavily advertised savings but went out with a “whimper.”

According to NPD, 56 percent of consumers who shopped on Black Friday said they weren’t likely to shop again that weekend, an indication that consumers are “tapped out,” one industry analyst said.

Read more.

Our Holiday Sparkle Sale is in full swing, where we offer affordable jewelry from our collection. But more than just a great price, these pieces were hand-chosen by our staff for their classic appeal and high quality.

One of our most popular pieces is our Diamond Filigree Necklace In 14kt White Gold – and for good reason. It’s elegant simplicity pairs perfectly with a “night out on the town” outfit or something as simple as a t-shirt and jeans. It also transcends age – ideal gift for the teen on your list or your grandmother.

Why?

Because classic pieces are classic for a reason: they work for all occasions on almost every woman. And for a long, long time.

Choose a gift that gives for a lifetime.

Diamond Filigree Necklace In 14kt White Gold Diamond filigree slide pendant on an 18″ rope chain set in 14kt white gold featuring approximately .05ct t.w. round brilliant diamonds.   Holiday Sparkle Sale Price: $299