Fake But Fun

So this afternoon I was checking out the news on Instapundit.com
as I do every afternoon
and at the top of the web page was this banner ad from Saks Fifth Avenue
advertising the new collection of jewelry and accessories from Yves Saint Laurent.

and I thought to myself...hmmm...that ring looks familiar

YSL Iconic Arty Ring on Beladora2.com $100

(the same ring is $250 at Saks Fifth Avenue)

and here's another YSL ring

YSL Iconic Arty Ring from Beladora2.com $100

(the same ring is $195 at Saks Fifth Avenue)

As you know we typically wouldn't post
costume aka fashion jewelry on Beladora or Beladora2
but we just happened to think these rings were fun.

How To Wear Estate Jewelry - Tahitian Pearls For A Gray Rainy Day

I was hoping to see a real spring this week
all sunshine, pastels and daffodils
what I got instead was cloudy skies, rainy days and cold temperatures.
So this week instead of cotton and silk, it's back to a wool sweater by BCBG Max Azria and a multi-colored tweed skirt by Jigsaw and pearl jewelry by Beladora2.com.

I love this lariat necklace. The pearls are big and the design is modern.

Multi-Colored Tahitian Pearl Lariat Necklace in 18K $1450

Here's the close up

And classic pearl and diamond stud earrings
you can never go wrong with them

Black Cultured Pearl and Diamond Earrings in 18K $495

And the the pièce de résistance the black cultured pearl ring
I love the way that the pearl is set in between the open diamond bands

Black Culture Pearl and Diamond Ring in 14K $495

For someone who has a basic wardrobe full of charcoal gray and black (like I do), I think that gray and black pearls are the perfect accessory along with a Cartier watch in stainless steel.

What do you think?

How To Wear Estate Jewelry On St Patricks Day

Choosing to go for just a wee bit of green
this is my estate jewelry choice for St Patricks Day

I love the collar design and the big pebble like gemstones

It's definitely makes a statement but a soft one.
Isn't it pretty?

Multi Gemstone Collar Necklace in Gold Vermeil $2550

And thank you to the Duchesse, aka one of the famous O'Malley sisters, for picking out a few affordable and St Patrick's Day approved pieces with gorgeous green from Beladora2.com

and to superglam preggers Faux Fuchsia for posting about the Beladora.com and Beladora2.com donations from all March sales to the Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund.
So Erin Go Shop

Beladora Getting On Board For Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief

Even though Beladora is based in Beverly Hills, we are not a Beverly Hills - centric company.
Because our business is online, our clients are from
Brazil, Mexico, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, England, Canada, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Singapore, New Zealand, Australia...
and I probably missed a few other countries.

We are deeply concerned about the situation in Japan. 
Liz Kollar, our Beladora Creative Director has aunts, uncles and cousins who are Japanese, and who thankfully were out of the major quake/tsunami zone.  Because of her family, Liz is in the loop on a lot of what's going on the there and we do know that it is winter, supplies are low, and things are bad all over Japan.

I have already made a donation personally towards the relief efforts in Japan.
But I can do more than just make a personal donation.

So, I've decided  that Beladora.com and Beladora2.com,
which have donated to causes such as ovarian cancer research in the past,
will now donate a portion of all March sales to the
American Red Cross Japan Earthquake and Pacific Tsunami Relief Fund.

Maybe you have a birthday or anniversary coming up. 
Maybe you need a special gift.
Maybe you want to start early on your holiday shopping.
Or maybe you've have a piece of estate jewelry on your Beladora wish list. 
With jewelry priced at $195 and up, there is probably something that you could use.
Please consider making a purchase from Beladora or Beladora2 this month.