Sweet fashionistas,
Today I am pinching myself as I write this post. Actually the pinching began back in the fall,when I was contacted by Cara at Anjolee, high end diamond jewelry manufacturer and ecommerce retailer, through the sweetest email asking if I would be interested in collaborating with Anjolee (pinch me, am I dreaming?).
Uh, let me think about it…YES!
YES, YES, YES!
Cara offered to send me a piece of their beautiful jewelry to review.
YES!
She explained that Anjolee only sells diamond and gemstone jewelry but for the purposes of review, they would create a brand new sample in silver with high quality CZ’s. Cara provided me with several necklace styles for me to choose from for my review piece (the pinching continued). She added that if I selected a jewelry style that features a gemstone I would have the choice of using the gemstones instead of CZ’s (insert pinch). The gemstone options included topaz, citrine, garnet, or amethyst (oh. my. gravy.)!
I was invited to choose a diamond tennis necklace from three styles.
The first option was the Day to Night Diamond Drop Pendant.
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A princess cut center diamond surrounded by 50, count ’em, FIVE-ZERO, diamonds in a bail drop pendant design. I would love to have you all think that I know that much about jewelry to come up with that description on my own but I don’t. I borrowed from Anjolee’s description. I just know this is beautiful.
My second option was the Be Mine Diamond Solitaire Pendant.
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Timeless simplicity.
The focus is on the single, beautiful stone, available in four sizes ranging from a quarter to a full carat diamond.
(By now, my forearm is turning black and blue.)
But the piece I chose to review is the Lucky Four Diamond Tennis Necklace Pendant.
I am of Irish ancestry and the design of this piece reminds me of four-leaf-clovers and Celtic knots. On their webpage, Anjolee suggests that wearing this shimmering pendant will make one feel lucky. Ask my Prince Charming (Paul Clingan), I need all the luck I can get. I have had some the darnedest things happen to me but having met him, it seems my luck has taken a definite upturn! And now having the incredible good fortune of wearing this lovely necklace, I am sure 2016 holds wonderful things in store.
The necklace arrived in time for me to put the package under the tree for Christmas.
I think my hands were shaking when I opened the box.
This pendant is breath-taking.
So pretty.
So sparkly!
SO SPARKLY that it was hard to focus my camera with the sunlight bouncing off the stones. What a terrible problem to have, huh? And the reflection of the light on the jewels was giving my Purrsimmony fits. She was hopping all over the room chasing the rainbows cast by my Lucky Four diamond tennis necklace.
Purrsimmony inspecting the source of all of that heart-stopping brilliance.
PINCH ME.
PINCH US.
See what I mean?
And although it is decidedly fancier than the costume jewelry I generally wear day-to-day for school or dates with PC, I think the clover or flower petal design make this piece fun.
Perfect for wearing here around the castle or out to a gala ball with my Prince.
Now that my forearm is completely but pleasantly bruised from all of the pinching over my recent good fortune, let me suggest that you stop by Anjolee to select a little sparkle for your life. Or better yet, introduce your very own Prince Charming to Anjolee, just in time for Valentine’s Day. You know, leave the webpage open on your laptop or iPad. Send him the URL link to their site.
HEY, I know…leave this blog post out where he can access it easily.
Subtle hint.
All he has to do is click here to pick out a diamond tennis necklace for you!
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And grab his wallet.
You can follow Anjolee here:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anjolee-The-Art-of-Jewelry/349426203975
Twitter – @anjolee_diamond
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/anjoleediamond/
Instagram – @anjoleediamond
I am!
Thank you, Cara and the great craftsmen at Anjolee for creating such beautiful jewelry that can make everyone woman feel like a princess.
Off to have my annual mammogram but wearing my necklace makes even that feel like an event.
Toodles!
Hugs and kisses,
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
That necklace is gorgeous and I love it so much, because I have the same exact one! Yes, we all could use a little luck every now and then!
Carrie
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Leslie Roberts Clingan
How crazy that you have the same necklace. I was tempted to review the solitaire – so simply elegant but this necklace really cried out to me! And you are so right about that luck business!!
Brennyn
I absolutely love this necklace. So delicate. And I feel like it could be styled with just about anything. So versatile!!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Brennyn. I am enjoying wearing it and have received so many compliments.
Sarah @ Foxy's Domestic Side
So, so pretty! I love your writing, all the pinching and black and blue, you crack me up! Going to definitely check it out!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
I was truly blown away to be asked by Anjolee to review their beautiful jewelry. Please check out their online store. So much gorgeousness and sparkliness in one place.
Lana
You chose a beautiful necklace. And I love your review! Such a pretty piece that I’m sure you will wear for many years!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you. I feel like a fancy lady wearing such a pretty piece. I could get used to that!
Shaunacey
sooooooooooooo pretty!!!!!!!!!!!! I also love the solitaire necklace, beautiful!!!
I’m gonna go check the stuff out! Love me some pretty jewelry
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Leslie Roberts Clingan
Isn’t the solitaire pretty, too? But I just loved the Celtic, shamrock, good luck feel about the Lucky Four. I think I am going to hit my Prince Charming up for a real date this Saturday so I can get all dolled up and wear my jewels.
Carrie
Great post, Leslie! This necklace is beautiful. I’m so happy for you and this great opportunity!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, sweet Carrie. I was honored to be asked and I am so enjoying this very pretty piece.
Valerie
The necklace is beautiful and will be gorgeous on my neck (pinch me). I went to the webvsite. Wow amybe ater the Oil Industry stabilizes Thanks for sharing.
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Might let you try it on at TLA. Won’t I be dazzling wearing my Lucky Four during our Texas Library Association presentation?
Alison @ Puppies & Pretties
Such a pretty necklace! You really couldn’t go wrong with any of the choices.
deena
You can never go wrong with a little bling!
lisa
What a beautiful necklace! You are one lucky lady! I could use a necklace like that (if my husband is reading – hint! hint!).
Lisa
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Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Lisa! I am a lucky lady…the Lucky Four tennis necklace was icing on the cake.
SusanF- ofeverymoment
No more pinching – it’s real! I love that you put the package under the tree …. and the name of your cute kitty!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
LOL, thank you, Susan. I put all packages under the tree in December, even things the children at school give me. I have the sweetest kittens, Purrsimmony has a sister, Purrsnickitty!
Sara - Anjolee
Great post, Leslie! We love it and we’re so happy you’re enjoying your pendant necklace from Anjolee!
Leslie Roberts Clingan
Thank you, Sara! Love wearing it and sharing Anjolee with everyone who comments on my necklace.