It’s Graduation Time! Check Out Our Gifts for Grads

graduation Hey everyone. It’s mid May which means that you probably know someone who is graduating. Whether it is high school or college, we have tons of gifts for graduation that will make anyone feel special. After your child, family member or friend throws their cap into the air, be sure to present them with something special that will show them a bright and shiny future.

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Personalized jewelry is great because you get to give someone you care about something made just for them. Our engravable jewelry collection can be inscribed with names, dates or even a special message. Commemorate their big day that is the beginning of a bright future with an id tag bracelet that has their date of graduation, or use our letter charms to spell out their school’s name or their year of graduation in Roman numerals. No matter what you write on their graduation jewelry, they will be sure to know that it came from the heart.

Good luck charms will make anyone feel they have a little something extra on their side when they are planning for the future. Wish a high school grad good luck in college, or give them a great little lucky charm for their career endeavors. A wishbone necklace, horseshoe charm, evil eye bracelet or any of our other special talismans are sure to inspire success with a college grad who is starting the epic journey of starting their independent life.

Best friends jewelry is perfect for a friend that you are graduating with. If you have someone special that has been by your side throughout school or throughout your childhood, let them know how much you appreciate them with friendship jewelry that says it all. A woven friendship bracelet is a discreet way to show your BFF how much you love them, or say it out loud with a message pendant. Many pieces can also be engraved with a special message so you can add an inside joke, initials or a date to their special piece.

Travel charms made for the world traveler. Whether the grad you know spent time abroad or is planning a big trip after graduation, travel themed jewelry is a fun way to commemorate their experience. An Eiffel Tower necklace will bring them back to the time they spent seeing the sights of Paris, or a suitcase charm will wish them luck on their journey. Check out our large selection of Pandora compatible charm beads where you can build them a custom bracelet all of their own.

Inspirational message pendants will help guide your graduate on their journey. Give them good advice and encouragement with our inscribed disc pendants that hold special words of wisdom. Inspire them to push forward and live their dreams with great sterling silver jewelry that says it in plain writing.

Professional accessories are great for any guy gong into the work force. What man doesn’t need a beautiful pair of cufflinks? Whether they are applying for jobs, internships or preparing to travel, a classy pair of mens cufflinks is always necessary. Add some class to their suit and get them to stand out because their future bosses will definitely take notice of a well put together guy. Sterling silver cufflinks say it all in a discreet way.

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Angelina Jolie Stuns the World with Double Mastectomy News

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Angelina Jolie surprised everyone today with her article in the The New York Times op-ed section “My Medical Choice”. She revealed that she secretly (out of the public eye) underwent a preventative double mastectomy after doctors estimated that she had an 87 percent chance of developing breast cancer and a 50 percent risk of ovarian cancer. “Once I knew that this was my reality, I decided to be proactive and to minimize the risk as much I could. I made a decision to have a preventive double mastectomy,” she wrote.

Breast cancer affects many women and families in the United States. The National Cancer Institute reports about 1 in 8 American women will develop it in their lifetime. Jolie in her article says “I am writing about it now because I hope that other women can benefit from my experience.” This serious disease can only be overcome with research, knowledge and preventative care.

Many companies donate towards research so we can help develop treatments that will work. OverstockJeweler.com donates 10% of all proceeds from our pink ribbon jewelry collection during the month of October to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Shop the collection and support the cause while you find a gorgeous piece of pink jewelry for yourself, a friend or a family member that is a survivor.

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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2: Personalized Jewelry

gift-guide-2At less than 3 weeks away, Mother’s Day is fast approaching;  which means it’s time for you to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift ASAP! The National Retail Federation reports that 30% of people celebrating Mother’s Day plan on buying their mom, daughter, grandmother, wife or friend jewelry. What better way to give mom something she will love and that will last a lifetime?!

If you want to find the perfect Mother’s Day jewelry that is extra special and just for her, why not choose personalized jewelry gifts? We carry a multitude of beautiful and inexpensive personalized gifts that any mother would be proud to own. Check out our gift guide below.

 

engraved-jewelryEngraved Pieces – Whether it’s necklace, bracelet, ring or earrings, many jewelry styles can be engraved with initials, words or messages. Katie Holmes is often spotted wearing an engraved disc necklace with the letter “S” written on it for her daughter Suri. You can give mothers pendants with their children’s initials, or write her a special note like “love” or “best mom.” Engraved jewelry is a surefire way to let her know exactly how you think of her.

baby-shoe-charmsBaby Shoe Charms – A perfect piece of new mom jewelry, celebs have been spotted wearing these adorable baby shoe charms. New mom Molly Sims sported a gold and diamond baby shoe charm necklace while out and about in Los Angeles. These glittering little booties are doubly special because they can also be engraved on the bottom with a name or initials. We carry birthstone shoe charms so you can give a mom a necklace or charm bracelet with her childrens’ birthdays represented on it.

initial-letter-charmsInitials—Cristina Applegate is often seen wearing this “S” initial necklace for her daughter Sadie. Letter charm necklaces are great because they are subtle and can be worn every day with anything. Moms can layer a short and long letter necklace with each of their childrens’ initials, or stack them all onto one chain. This is the perfect gift for the mom that just loves her little ones.

charm-bead-braceletsCharm Bead BraceletsPandora compatible charm beads are all the rage right now. This new style of charm bracelet is extra special because every single separate charm or bead can be picked out just for mom. Heart beads, flower beads and mom beads are all perfect for a Mother’s Day charm bracelet and you can add a special bead to it for every holiday. Australian actress Zoe Naylor sported this all silver charm bead bracelet at an event – we wonder if the arrival of her first child last year got her any special beads.

photo-locketsPhoto Lockets – The best way to stay near mom’s heart? With a photo locket! Mom can always see her loved ones when she keeps their photo in a locket necklace. These are great for a mother who can’t always be around her children and wants a loving reminder of them that she can look at whenever she wants. We offer all shapes of lockets in both smooth and engraved finishes. You can also engrave initials, a name or a special message on the back. Gisele Bundchen was seen wearing this gold oval photo locket – think she keeps pictures of her little ones or her football-stud husband Tom Brady in it?

Instead of buying just a great piece of mom jewelry this year, try getting her something that is made especially for her. I little effort goes a long way when it comes to giving gifts and we are sure that any mom will be impressed with personalized jewelry that is meant only for her.

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Get the Look: Jewelry Styles Seen at 2013 MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet

2013-mtv-movie-awards-logoSince 1992 MTV has been hosting the annual MTV Movie Awards. Many lesser known actors get a chance to receive recognition which means we get to see new, up-and-coming star’s style on the red carpet. We’ve pulled together some of our favorite jewelry looks from the show and offer options so you can get the look for less.

JWowwJenni “JWoww” Farley – One of the princesses of MTV, this New Jersey babe is known by all for her role on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” and now has her own spinoff with gal pal Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi. Formerly known for her wild and trashy outfits, JWoww had since classed up and gone for a more Hollywood look. Her tennis necklace was the perfect match for her long, silver gown.

brittany-snowBrittany Snow—The stunning blonde came to perform with the rest of her cast mates from “Pitch Perfect”. While she didn’t get great reviews on her dress, her makeup and jewelry were simply stunning. Circlet stud earrings perfectly accented her sparkling blue eyes and kept the look nice and simple.

Melissa-MCarthyMelissa McCarthy – One of the presenters at the awards show, this popular comedian looked great in an all-black ensemble. She amped up her look by adding a treasure trove full of long layered necklaces. This statement jewelry was just perfect and made her simple outfit look super chic.

Greer-GrammerGreer Grammer – Star of the MTV series “Akward,” this adorable girl-next-door accented her playful black and white poofy dress with simple accessories. Red lips and circlet drop earrings were all she needed to keep the look classic, clean and polished.

Hayley-WilliamsHayley Williams – The lead singer of Paramore stuck to her habit of wearing inexpensive clothing by wearing fast-fashion brands Zara and Topshop on the red carpet. With her casual look and bright statement hair, a simple open heart pendant necklace was all she needed to add some sweet to her spice.

jordana-brewsterJordana Brewster – The stunning star of “The Fast and the Furious” movies looked exquisite in a one-shouldered white sheath dress paired with white pumps. Her stack of pave bangles added a luxe bohemian touch and some sparkle to create a super-chic look. In this case, less was more.

Kylie-MinogueKylie Minogue – The Aussie singer showed up at the awards show to promote her soon to be finished first album with RocNation. Her futuristic medieval dress was such a standout that it needed only to be accented with simple solitaire stud earrings.

The vibe of the MTV Movie Awards was more casual than most red carpets, giving us jewelry that is a little more simple but very wearable. Visit the links to get the look for less, and check out our amazing celebrity style jewelry.

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Hot Celebrity Trend: Evil Eye Jewelry!

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Are you guys as ready as we are to start enjoying spring? Why not pick up a piece of jewelry that reminds us of the stylish women and beautiful blues of the Mediterranean. Evil eye jewelry has been around for centuries and is a great choice for anyone that wants to look like they just returned from a Greek Island vacation.

Evil eyes can often be seen hanging from rear view mirrors of cars, displayed near the door of a home or office, or worn as a good luck talisman on bracelets, necklaces and earrings. One of the first written records of the evil eye is a 5,000 year old clay tablet found in the Middle East that had a prayer inscribed on it telling people how to ward off the curse.

An evil eye is an intentional or unintentional look of jealousy that someone gives to another person. It is generally believed that lucky, beautiful or happy people are targets for an evil eye look. The Greeks and Romans believed that people who were praised too much or admired beyond what they deserved were given the evil eye and would become so full of pride that they would bring their own downfall; so people began wearing the eye jewelry as a way to ward of negative looks.

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Many cultures believe in the evil eye, but it is most prominent in Greece and Turkey. People all over the world wear them as good luck charms or just for a fun, Mediterranean look. Celebs like Kim Kardashian, Rhianna, Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus and tons more have been spotted wearing evil eye bracelets, necklaces and earrings (who gets more jealous looks than them?!).

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Wear a pair of evil eye earrings with a flowing Grecian dress, or try wearing multiple evil eye bracelets stacked on your arm. We have tons of delicate pieces that are perfect for layering. Check out our evil eye jewelry shop and find the perfect piece to ward off all those jealous looks.

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Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Guide For 2013!


A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan

To all of the moms out there, we want you to know that we really do love you. Since a mother’s work is never done and moms need some pampering from time to time, do not hold back this Mother’s Day. Get mom a gift from your heart and something that reflects mom’s dynamic personality! To ensure that your mom gets something wonderful this May, we’ve decided to create a Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

We’ll be surveying our best customers and inspecting our top selling items to decide on the best Mother’s Day jewelry ideas for all types of moms. From classic moms to trendy moms, we’ve got you covered.

Here is to our beautiful moms and our first installment of the Overstock Jewelry Mother Day Gift Guide. Look out for more in the coming weeks!

1. Mother & Child Jewelry
Mothers and their children have a special bond, and to symbolize that special bond we have a great selection of mother and child jewelry. The iconic image of a mom and her child on a pendant lets everyone know that the mother who wears it is loved and appreciated. This keepsake jewelry is sentimental, and we all know that moms happen to be quite sentimental when it comes to seeing their kids grow up. So, if you’ve got a mom who is a softie, our mother and child jewelry is going to be a real treat for her.

2. Mother’s Day Pearl Jewelry
It isn’t a cliche: Moms love pearls! Pearls aren’t just for moms because lots of women adore the natural look of pearl jewelry. So, when it comes to Mother’s Day, it’s safe to say: Pearls are a hit. They denote a classic look and we think this is a gift that is well suited for a mom who likes to dress up. Take a look at our vast collection of sterling silver and pearl jewelry to see if there is something for your mom there.

3. Young At Heart Moms
Some moms never grow old. These are the moms who are playful, silly and love being with their kids because they are themselves young at heart. For the moms who refuse to take things too seriously, we’ve got some seriously funky jewelry that will appeal to their eclectic styles. So if your mom is stylish and experimental when it comes to her look, check out our armor rings and the rest of our trendy and fun jewelry for your fun mom.

4. Mother’s Day Flowers
Flowers are a staple gift for moms on Mother’s Day. From roses to daisies, they are given as a way to say “thank you” for all of the hard work mom does. Flowers are sweet and thoughtful, so if you want to shower your mom with affection, a floral brooch or a pair of flower earrings are the perfect way to do so! This flower jewelry won’t smell as sweet, but it will last for a long time.

We hope you liked this guide because we’re planning on picking out many more mom-friendly items. What kind of jewelry is your mom into? Is it turquoise boho chic or perhaps something on the spiritual side? Let us know so we can include it in our part two of the Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Guide!

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Look! A Brand New St. Patrick’s Day Web-based Scavenger Hunt


To celebrate everyone’s favorite Celtic holiday, the Overstock Jeweler virtual St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt is here! We really wanted to do something fun and something that everyone can participate in. The parade is in New York, but that doesn’t mean those who can’t make it should feel left out. This scavenger hunt is totally in the spirit of the holiday.

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is New York City’s most popular parade. Thousands of people from all over the world, even those with no Irish ancestry, come down to celebrate the luck of the Irish. This year, Overstock Jeweler has decided to get in on the fun of St. Patrick’s Day and give their customers a chance to get lucky by unveiling the St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt.

The game is simple: Inspired by the exciting and mischievous themes in Celtic legends, the staff at Overstock Jeweler planted several clues throughout the jewelry items on their website. Each clue leads to the next until the final pot of gold is discovered!

The winners of the Scavenger Hunt get entered into a drawing to win a lucky sterling silver Pandora-compatible charm bracelet and seven St. Patrick’s Day charms. Just make sure to participate by March 11th!

Rules:

1. Visit the Overstock Jeweler – Designer Inspired Celebrity Style Jewelry Facebook page and look for the contest tab.

2. Follow the first clue from there. Then, follow the clues on the website to find the St. Patrick’s Day jewelry that features an image of the lucky four-leaf clover. The image will be located right below the main jewelry photo.

3. Click on the clover to enlarge the image for the next clue. Write down the “secret code” that each clover reveals.

4. Collect all five for a chance to win.

5. Enter the codes on the Facebook sweepstakes form and hit submit.

That’s it! We hope you enjoy the game and good luck finding the clues on our page!

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Oscars Jewelry Breakdown! Who Wore What Best?

The annual Oscars awards ceremony just passed and it was a who’s who of celebrities. Aside from paying attention to the winning stars, everyone was looking at what they wore. The best-dressed and worst-dressed Oscar lists can influence the way directors and audiences see a celeb, so it’s no doubt that making the right impression is key. As for making a good impression, it’s never just done with the dress alone. A messy hairdo or an over indulgence in jewelry can sufficiently ruin a would-be prefect look!

We poured over some of the Oscar looks we liked best — with our attention focused on the jewelry, of course. Here for your reading pleasure are Overstock Jewelry’s Oscar Jewelry winners (even if their dresses may not be the best)!

1. Jennifer Lawrence

Is this the year of Jennifer Lawrence? Starting with last year’s “Hunger Games” she broke onto the scene and hasn’t looked back since. Her style is unpredictable, her film choices are totally diverse and her love life is a mystery — yes, she is definitely having a Hollywood moment.

Her pale pink Christian Dior Couture collection dress looked sweet and sophisticated on the petite Oscar winner. It was her elegant diamond drop earrings, long backwards necklace and pretty hairdo that sealed the deal. Jennifer Lawrence won for best actress, and according to us, she wins for best jewelry on the red carpet.

For your own version of Jennifer’s earrings, take a look at our cz diamond drops!

2. Jennifer Garner

Ben Affleck called Jennifer Garner “the most beautiful woman” and he’s right. The second Jennifer on our list wore a stunning ruffled purple Gucci gown, purple open-toe shoes and pretty jewelry that had a very feminine feel. Her tear-shaped earrings and stunning matching tear-shaped and flower motif diamond necklace added that extra bit of sparkle to Jennifer’s look.

So which accessory complimented her look best? Her husband Ben, who looked dashing with a well-fitting suit and beard.

If you liked Jennifer’s estate-style necklace, check out our version of the tear drop jewelry.

3. Jennifer Aniston

Wait a second, we’re sensing a theme here. Did every Jennifer in Hollywood just happen to don the most exquisite jewelry at the Oscars? Seems like it. This Jennifer, unfortunately, did not wear our favorite dress of the night. Jen is pretty picky when it comes to appearances. She hasn’t been to the Academy Awards in four years! It seems that her fiance, Justin Theroux brought her a dose of confidence, and thus she made her comeback.

Jen wore a red Valentino gown, which was a major departure from Jen’s usual dark-toned dresses. Her hair was a bit on the boring side, after all we’ve seen Jen with the straight do at every single appearance. The best part of her look was her jewels. She didn’t wear a statement necklace, but she did wear gorgeous chandelier earrings that stood out when paired with the bright dress.

Take a look at Jen’s fashion choice and decide for yourself, is this a hit or a miss? As for the earrings, we’ve got some Jen-inspired chandelier earrings for you to look at too.

4. Kristen Stewart
Kristen Stewart may well be the biggest noisemaker in recent times. Her “Snow White and the Huntsman” disaster sent a lot of attention her way. Kristen already seems a bit spotlight shy and sullen, and her cheating scandal really made her a target in the eyes of the paparazzi.

Luckily, she showed up to the 2013 Academy awards in a gorgeous dress. The shimmering pale blush strapless Reem Acra couture gown with pleated tulle inserts and hand beading was really pretty on her. Her simple, yet classic gold tennis necklace was a well-selected and understated piece.

Kristen looked great from the neck down. So, what went wrong? Well for one, her hair was a bit of a mess. She put little to no effort into styling it. The messy bed head looked out of place with the glamorous gown and jewels. Her makeup was blah as well. It seems that Kristen will always be Kristen, a bit of a tomboy and anti-glam celebrity. We hope for her sake though she grows up a little bit and embraces her celebrity status.

And for all those that were concerned with her crutches, though they may seem like an odd choice for a ceremony, who cares? She needed them to walk and we’re glad she made it instead of cancelling for a minor injury.

5. Anne Hathaway

Ms. Catwoman herself took off the dark leather catsuit and the rags from her Les Miserables role as Fantine and put on a pale pink column-shaped Prada gown. As it turns out, the dress (which was dogged by fashion critics) was not her first choice. Anne was originally going to wear a lacy Valentino dress. Valentino has been her designer of choice for many years, including making Anne’s wedding gown. She changed her gown at the last minute when she found out that another big star was going to wear a very similar dress.

The dress was a bit of a dud, even though we love Anne and are ecstatic she got the Oscar for her heart-wrenching portrayal of a down-trodden French woman. Anne did manage to stay within the big trend of the evening: pale-hued dresses. Her jewelry on the other hand was great. She wore a backwards necklace (another hot Oscars trend), square cushioned diamond earrings and a pretty multi-row diamond bracelet.

So, if you are an Anne fan and loved her jewels, we have them! Here’s her classic Assher cut stud earrings and elegant bracelet.

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Enter Our Year Of The Snake Pinterest Contest!

The Chinese New Year is a festive holiday meant to honor Asian ancestory and celebrate tradition. This year is the year of the snake, which in Chinese symbology states that snakes are considered highly intelligent, introspective and not easily flustered.

The year of the snake symbolizes good omens because snakes value material wealth without being wasteful. So consider this a year of financial success and prosperity!

To celebrate the Chinese year of the snake, we’ve decided to roll out a contest honoring animal mythology! We’re hosting the contest on our Pinterest site. Here’s what you have to do:

1. Visit our website and PIN any animal jewelry piece.
2. Tag the pin with #OSJSNAKE.

That’s it! How simple is that? The contest ends Monday, February 25th — so enter right away! The winner gets a gorgeous sterling silver snake bangle. The prize bracelet is worth $134.99! That’s a massive value, all for pinning your favorite item of animal jewelry from our website.

So go on and check out the gorgeous sterling silver butterfly earings, panther rings and all of our other fabulous jewelry inspired by the animal kingdom and the Chinese New Year! And remember to pin it to win it!

Also keep in mind, we’ve got a sale happening on all of our animal jewelry. So, if you see something you like, use coupon code ANIMAL15 and receive 15% off of any animal jewelry item.

Good luck and happy shopping!

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Trend Spotting: Young Hollywood And Key Pendants

Every so often a trend takes over the fashion wardrobes of celebrity starlets. After looking at photos of some of Hollywood’s young leading ladies, we couldn’t help but notice one common trend: the key pendant!


When you think of young celebrities, which celebs come to mind? How about the latest fashion trends, which young celebrity seems to be pushing the envelope and developing a sophisticated sense of style? There are many rising stars in Tinseltown to choose from, and luckily, they’ve all recently been seen wearing a key pendant necklace.

Leighton Meester, Ashley Greene and Ashlee Simpson have all been spotted wearing them in a mixture of sizes and metal tones. The common theme is that the ladies all seem to be wearing it as a casual, day-to-day look. In the above photos, it goes great with a crew neck or v-neck shirt.

Then, there are the musical songbirds that are cross over celebrities. Taylor Swift, is a great example. Not only is she a talented songstress but she’s also well-known for being Hollywood’s biggest little heartbreaker. From John Mayer to the freshly dumped Harry Styles of One Direction, Swifty’s dating life and talents have made her a staple on the Hollywood scene. Perhaps for her, the key pendant is a symbol for the key to her heart!

Selena Gomez, whose celebrity star is rising, has also been in the news lately. First, it was for her and Justin Bieber’s breakup, and now, it’s because she’s been seen partying it up with other young celebs and is soon to star in the new movie “Spring Breakers.” What actually happened between her and Bieber is unclear, so the key necklace could be a symbol of privacy.

Then, all the way across the pond is Emma Watson, a fashion critic’s darling. Unlike the other leading ladies on this list, she wore her pendant to a red carpet event. The dainty pendant looks sleek paired with a glam sweetheart neckline outfit.

All in all, the key has long been a symbol of varying themes and ideas. From love to security, this versatile look works at a fancy or on a casual lunch date.

Check out our extensive catalog of key-shaped jewelry and let us know how you’ll be wearing yours!

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