A closer look at stylish but affordable Promise Ring

“I give you this ring as a promise to you, a promise that I'll be here and I'll always be true”
~ Elizabeth from the poem Promise Ring

How heavenly would it be if the love of your life all of a sudden pulls out something from his pocket; that something would then appears to be a little shiny thing, would recite this poem of Elizabeth while slipping a ring on your finger?

I am a kind who doesn’t own jewelries. I don’t wear them and never had idea about them the entire twenty-five years of my life. This is because of religious reasons. However, the very first time that a ring has touched my finger was when an engagement ring was slipped into it. I was told a promise ring should come first; but in my case, that was skipped. Until now, seven months away from the big day, we still debate if we really need wedding rings.

But then one day a tiny white box was delivered to me. Inside it was a promise ring. I knew it was not from my love. It was from an acquaintance that runs a jewelry shop. She wants me to have a look at her ring and she’s eager to know what I think because she values honest opinion.

Excited to see the beauty inside the box, I eagerly unwrapped the box and lo! The beauty was still hidden inside a pretty blue box. I was anxious if the ring would fit. At size 5, it is perfect. Since I have a bias preference towards white gold and simple but elegant looking bling, my promise ring came in the form of CZ Fashion Band. A simple white gold with the same thickness all around the circumference, the ring was made a stunner by its featured CZ all around.

I would not assume that everyone knows what CZ is. Cubic Zirconia or CZ is a man-made imitation diamond. Since 1976, CZ has become the important competitor to diamond because of its low cost, durability, and close visual likeness to diamond. Comparing the bling of my CZ ring to the bling of the diamond of my engagement ring, I could hardly find difference.

I think that if I wear this CZ ring, my fingers would have to adjust to its thickness and weight. But of course, the elegance it brings would be worth all these necessities.

I’m sure you girls are curious about the price? CZ Fashion Band is supposedly worth $123 but its sale price right now is $63. You might ask how they manage to produce quality and elegance at such low price. Simple. Have you ever seen LuShae Jewelry advertising on TV? No. They avoid costly tv advertising and reseller margins. Therefore, if you purchase your ring from them, you actually buy directly from the manufacturer. No overpricing in between.

If you are scouting for the best shop where you can get your dream promise ring, engagement ring or if you simply want to treat yourself for a stylish and affordable ring, you better check LuShae Jewelry Shop.

Will you say "I will"? Then hear me for your ring!

I was never into rings. But one night, sobbing against my pillow feeling extremely disappointed due to being left behind by our fancy dinner cruise ship, which was supposedly a celebration for our anniversary; strong arms took me into embrace, wiped my tears, and slid a white gold band with diamond on my finger. "Will you be my wife?" The sight of a ring sparkling against my fingers had changed my life that very night. It was then, that my obsession towards diamonds started.

“We shall find peace. We shall hear angels; we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds.”
~ Anton Chekhov

You girls must have noticed that for several times I spoke about diamonds? It's because I am always in loved with them. Their beauty never failed to leave me in awe.



♥Delicate Diamond Engagement Ring
This beauty that I met very recently grabbed my attention because of her unique designs and details. She has two round accent diamonds, which at a total of 1/10 carat, both sparkles at their best; yet only supplement the brilliance of the center stone. I love especially her petite frame; she would look very elegant on my slim fingers. She can come either as a white or a yellow gold. But if you girls heard me before, you would know that I'll take her in the form of white gold.

“And the second row shall be an emerald, a sapphire, and a diamond.”
~ Bible

So girls, if I love diamonds so much? You can guess that I love sapphire as much. They are as beautiful as the most perfect stone my eyes could behold.

♥Round Pink Sapphire Accent Stone Engagement Ring
Here is another beauty that made me breathless when I laid my eyes on. Who wouldn't? Look at her intently. Imagine yourself sliding your finger in her and let her embrace you for the world to see. Magnificent, excellent, ... oh, I can't find exact words to describe the beauty this creation exudes. But one thing I know, that these twin sapphire is nothing ordinary. This ring is one of those beauties that you would love to have on your finger when you say "Yes, I will."

“My mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked.”
~ Elizabeth Taylor

Girls, I can go on and on talking about engagement and rings, blame it to my own engagement if you wish, however, it is this shop for engagement rings that I stumbled upon on my search for rings and wedding bands that deserves your blame, honestly. They have all the most beautiful rings that you can ask for and they come in affordable prices not to mention personalized almost custom-made because of their uniqueness. It's like you get what you want. Engraving, colored gemstones, classic four-prong solitaire, or intricate side stones engagement rings with pave set diamonds. You name it, you get it.

Of course, I know that this message must reach the gentlemen out there more than the ladies. Otherwise, aren't they the ones that propose? But girls, you must learn to make it known to your love the type of ring you prefer for engagement in a very subtle way so that it does not appear like you're pushing him. I'll share to you my technique how to on our next gossip girl post. So stay tuned.

What greater thing is there for two human souls than to feel that they are joined... to strengthen each other... to be at one with each other in silent unspeakable memories.

~ George Eliot

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House of Harlow 1960

Who doesn't love Nicole Ritchie? And who isn't a fan of House of Harlow? In our very eyes, Nicole did not remain only as a fashion icon. She grew into one of the leading holywood designers. Her House of Harlow 1960 Jewelry collection are always in demand and are kind'a must haves.

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“All good things are wild, and free.” ~ Henry David Thoreau


Did you hear that girls? Did you read that? Yes, some if not all good things can really be wild and free! Take a look at these creations and tell me if they aren't good enough - for free!

“I know many married men, I even know a few happily married men, but I don't know one who wouldn't fall down the first open coal hole running after the first pretty girl who gave him a wink.” ~ Buddha.

♥Haha! to dear Buddha. All the while I thought he never looked at any girl. It never occurred to me that he would be so willing to fall in a pit of coal all for the sake of a pretty girl's wink. Or perhaps, "All married men ..." Was he ever been married? That I do not know. But if that pretty girl he's talking about is wearing this Coal and Collected neclace with multi color effect that is easily adjustable, I bet his philosophy would apply even to those happily unmarried men. ;)



♥Cleopatra Cuff. Cleaopatra, she is a beauty, isn't she?


Oh, if only Cleopatra's nose was shorter, the entire world would have a new definition of beauty. The whole face of the world would have been changed! Her beauty was in itself not altogether incomparable. But somehow, creativity and wild imagination can entirely make a difference. 'Cause if not, how has her beauty been captured in a cuff? Oh, wait ... big apologies, ladies. Such a mistake! This isn't how Cleopatra looked like. But this is a kind that she would wear. Now, that definitely, isn't a mistake.But beware girls, this cuff creates a new image of Cleopatra. This makes a super rocker-esk Cleopatra.




♥“There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly.” ~ Richard Buckminster. But there is nothing in a butterfly that tells you it is just a pin. This Flutterfly Pin can be your own version of Blair Waldorf's pin. Would you need it in a scheme to make your boyfriend jealous and get his attention because he's becoming a workaholic or a self-possessed achiever? You don't need a Lord to get his full attention back , you just need a pin. ;) Haha! How easy.



“In fact, it makes me mad when someone kills snakes or dogs or cats or horses. I don't even like to eat meat - that is how much I am against killing....” ~ Charles


♥Good old Charles would love us 'cause we girls don't kill snakes, we wear them! Do the committee of snake murderers need proofs? What about this Snake Belt with Antique Circle? This vintage inspired belt is nothing but wild and adorable.

Ladies, I can go on and on for all the good things that are wild and free. But I had my chance and now it's yours. These are just my choices. You can visit the site to choose for more.

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Disney Couture: Alice in Wonderland Jewelry

One of my favorite childhood fantasies is Alice in Wonderland. How would it feel to be suddenly in a land so heavenly that everything is perfect and fun? I always wondered.

I did not have a perfect childhood and it was not the most exciting phase of life one can have. But it was not that I did not get the best of it. It wasn't perfect, but it was good.

Everything that I needed and wished that I couldn't get, I had a way to get them. I would go early to bed, and when the lights were off, I always went to places where I had access to everything that I wished for - in my fantasies.

It wasn't until I grew older that I realized that all my day dreaming and fantasizing were actually not useless exits from reality; because through them, my creative imagination was developed. If only there was such a thing as mind recorder, I must have written so many stories.

It made me realize that I can be and that I am a writer.

Fantasy characters such as Alice were always a mystery to me. I would try to copy anything that could make me get a feel of how it is to be like them. Sometimes, I tried to be Princess Sarah. Lol. How foolish a child can be. Of course, it never was the same as in the movies.

But it never occurred to me that such creativity of fashion designers can bring a feeling to any other girl just how it is to be like Alice . Through the creations of Tom Binns, wonderland is at reach. Or it might not be that accessible actually, because even before these products can settle in the shelves, people are lining up to pre-order.

How fun and how glamorous!










These hot new products are creations of Tom Binns for Disney Couture.

Special thanks to the fashionably independent and the Film for the Alice in the wonderland photos.

Zapphire jewelry for fancy pretty women

Did you girls hear of the boy who wrote and published books about courting and relationship at so young age only nine years old? I cannot remember his name but I do remember clearly two things out of many tips he gave for grown up men on how to impress a girl. He said that a guy has to a have a sense of humor. He must be able to make girls laugh in order to be a catch. Second, he should be quick in spotting girls to impress. He said that it's easy to spot pretty girls because they always wear big fancy earrings, sexy dresses and striking jewelries.

Are pretty girls really the ones spotted in big lovely earrings and big jewelries? Maybe yes, maybe yes.

If you are one of these pretty girls, then I'm sure you would love to check zapphire jewelry boutique. They are full of exquisitely creative handcrafted designs that are said to be for women who savor the legacy of the past yet revel the aesthetics of today...

Jewels at Vintage Jewelry Store

The jeweler allows me to wear the sapphire blue lake on my finger, the emerald green leaves around my neck, and take the citrine sunset with me wherever I go. Jewelry has become my daytime link to nature in an office with no windows. And if I have to work late, there's nothing like diamond stars and a pearl full moon against an onyx night sky. ~Astrid Alauda, "Office With No Windows"

Oh, I do wish that I own diamonds. But I don’t. Unless otherwise the fake diamond looking sequins on the outer sides of my fancy mid-shin black boots count. Thus, I can’t take inspiration from these diamonds whenever I have to work late, otherwise, I would have to put them on top of my working table. But the good thing is, if I do work late, my office room has got two small windows.

And yet, all the work related thoughts flew out my mind when I stumbled upon these gems which I, for most of the time, avoid to lay my eyes with if I walk past them at any shopping malls.


“Diamond is the queen of gems and the gem of fairies.” Alas, this jewel quote might land me in the book of quotes as the anonymous author and as a counterfeit for a well known quote about pearls, but that doesn’t matter really. This gem is a 14k gold. It has 16 rose cut diamonds. A 0.10 amethyst is mounted on an antique styled hand made silver plate that makes the blue looking queen above and in the middle of those diamond fairies. This sparkling beauty weighs 4.3000. It is worth $800.

I never thought that a queen’s chandelier can inspire a jeweler so much to make him come up with this pendant, 14k Gold Fleur de Lis with 6 diamonds. What more can I ask for a jewel? This antique looking beauty is literally shaped in the form of French Fleur de Lis. Six sparkling rose cut diamond engraved into gold frame were added to present a pendant for queens. It weighs 6.5000. It is worth $900.







I do love my honey so much and I do dream to live the rest of my life with him but my love for my current status sometimes forces the thoughts of marriage behind my head. However, seeing this wedding band totally left me in awe. My mind started dreaming imagining him on his knees, reaching for my hand and sliding this beautiful gold on my finger. I hear myself saying “yes". This vintage wedding ring is crafted of 14k gold and decorated with vintage style carving. It weighs 5.1000. It is worth $310.



These gems are amongst the rare that I found at Vintage Jewelry . They are a luxurious jewelry store that features vintage rings, antique jewelry, estate jewelry, antique engagement rings, fine jewels, and so much more.

Don't ever wear artistic jewelry; it wrecks a woman's reputation. ~Colette, Gigi, 1944, translated

I dare to oppose. What if those artistic jewelries happen to be vintage rings and gems that would make a queen? Do check the site and you would know what I’m talking about.