June Promotions

June Promotions at Elizabeta Jewelry
The color of the month is red, the color of love and passion. Some red gemstones include the ruby, garnet, and spinel. The ruby is July’s birthstone and also the stone used to symbolize the 15th and 40th anniversary. In folklore, the ruby is said to provide protection from misfortune. The garnet is January’s birthstone and it is said to provide protection from evil. The spinel is perhaps the most under -appreciated of all the gemstones. It has often been mistaken for a ruby. In fact, the famous Black Prince’s Ruby (the central stone in the British Imperial State Crown) is actually a spinel. Due to its excellent hardness (8 on the Moh's scale) and high clarity spinel produces fine jewelry in various cuts and shapes. Spinel is never treated in any way and continues to be a great substitute for ruby and sapphire as well as an outstanding stone in its own right. Today fine red spinel is more rare than ruby.
If you are looking for a special piece of jewelry, whether it be an engagement ring or a piece to celebrate another one of life’s special moments, we would be happy to put together some ideas for you. You can incorporate a red spinel, a traditional diamond, or a diamond alternative to make your purchase unique and symbolic. Elizabeta Jewelry is happy to send you the center stone for inspection prior to setting it into a ring.
10% off our entire offering + Elizabeta Jewelry will donate 10% of the purchase price to the Nature Conservancy or CARE – use promo code JUNE10 .
Or free spinel with the purchase of an engagement ring. We will set the stone for you at no charge. Please contact us for information on the available gemstones.

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Making Your Money Go Further For an Engagement Ring

Ok, so I don't think I am dropping a bomb on anyone when I say the economy is a little rough right now. So naturally, it is a little unnerving when faced with the idea of purchasing an engagement ring. In the past, the "rule" has always been 2 months salary. I have never been one to follow the rules, and now is as good a time as any to depart from them if you find yourself in uncertain economic territory.

Do not worry, your options are still many... Fortunately in this day and age, there are many solutions that both you and your intended fiance will be relieved to know about.

1) It's ok to purchase a synthetic diamond - hey, you don't have to worry about whether it is a blood diamond or not and you can always replace it with a natural diamond down the road. And with the advance of technology, there are lots of top quality options - there is moissanite, which is silicon carbide, diamond hybrid which uses diamond to produce it, manmade diamonds - same or similar chemical make up of a natural diamond except that it was made in a lab. All of these options are significantly less than the cost of a diamond. For comparison a 1ct diamond G in color, SI1 in clarity usually sells for around $8000.00 (usually less if buying online). A 1ct moissanite runs about $500.00. A diamond hybrid or man made diamond 1 ct in size is about $250.00 or less.

2) An increasingly popular and symbolic option is to go with a colored gemstone. Rubies, sapphires, and spinels are just a few of the possibilities. They tend to be very durable and suited for everyday wear. Many of the colored gemstones have symbolic meaning that you may find appropriate as a symbol of your eternal love. Or maybe you just want a splash of color. Be sure that if you are considering a colored gemstone you ask your jeweler if the stone you want would stand up to daily wear. Some colored gemstones just aren't cut out for a ring that is worn most all of the time.

3) Another trend that I am seeing more of is purchasing an ornate diamond band with lots of smaller diamonds in lieu of a large diamond. Many smaller diamonds cost less than a large diamond even if the total diamond weight is the same. The Beverley K Collection offers many unique and stunning designs. And, in fact, you can stack multiple bands for a truly amazing look (and you have gift ideas for birthdays, anniversaries, etc...).

4) If you are still planning on getting a real diamond, a good money saver is to avoid the "magic sizes". Instead of a 1 carat stone, ask for a .90 carat. To the naked eye, the size difference is quite subtle, but you will be pleasantly surprised by the money you can save. The same is true for a 1/2 size - go a few points lower and your savings will be significant.

5) Buying a smaller diamond with the intention of a future upgrade... many jewelry retailers offer a trade up program so when you are ready to purchase a larger stone, you can trade in your smaller one for a credit towards a larger diamond.

Hopefully, we have provided ideas and solutions for you. Please feel free to contact Elizabeta Jewelry (elizabeta@charter.net) if you have any questions , would like to shop our online store, or would like to discuss other options. Elizabeta Jewelry offers all of the options listed above.

Peace and Greenness! :)

What's going on in May at Elizabeta Jewelry

Elizabeta Jewelry is gearing up for some major changes to our website. We hope that by the time summer is in full swing, we will be finished. In the meantime, everything will continue to function normally.

Ok, now that I have gotten that out of the way, here are some ideas we wanted to share for May... Blue is the color we are featuring this month. Blue represents trust, loyalty, and balance. Some blue gemstones include sapphire, blue zircon, blue topaz, aquamaring, iolite, and some tanzanite. If you mention our blog, we will give you 10% off of our already low prices on any blue gemstone - contact us for a price. Deep blue sapphires are a great alternative to diamonds for a center stone in an engagement ring as they are durable as well as stunning. Here is a little bit more information on the symbology of the sapphire:

Sapphire means blue in Greek. The blue goes from dark blue almost black to pale blue. The finest blue sapphires are a strong blue. The star sapphire is very valued. Sapphires of colors other than blue are always referred to with the color. There are pink sapphires, yellow sapphires, violet sapphires, green sapphires and clear sapphires. Today most sapphires are mined in Australia.
It is said a necklace of sapphires will cure a sore throat.
The sapphire was called the "Stone of Destiny". Sapphires contribute to mental clarity and perception. They can promote financial rewards.
The sapphire is the symbol of heaven and joyful devotion to God.
Sapphire is associated with Aquarius, Virgo, Libra and Capricorn. It is the birthstone of September and has been the birthstone of April. Sapphire is the symbol of Saturn (dark blue) and Venus (light blue).

Earth Day - April 22, 2008

"The ultimate test of man's conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard." - Gaylord Nelson, former governor of Wisconsin, founder of Earth Day

Happy Earth Day!

Starting today and going through the end of April, we are offering a 10% discount on all Beverley K and Mark Schneider engagement and wedding rings. In addition, we will make a donation to plant 25 trees in the tropical rain forest for every ring that we sell this month.

Peace!

Plant a Billion Trees!

You can help to Plant a Billion Trees. Yes, a billion.
Tropical forests help serve as the lungs of the Earth to regulate the atmosphere and stabilize our global climate.
That's why we just launched plantabillion.org in support of our on-the-ground effort and science-based campaign where one dollar plants one tree.
The Plant a Billion Trees campaign launched by The Nature Conservancy is working in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil to restore 2.5 million acres of land by planting 1 billion trees over the next seven years.
The Atlantic Forest is considered one of the world's most endangered tropical forests — only 7 percent of this once vast landscape now remains.
Explore the forest with our interactive map highlighting some of the 23 species of primates, more than 1,000 species of birds and over 20,000 species of plants that call the Atlantic Forest home.
At just a dollar a tree, there has never been a conservation project of this scale that's ever been so within the world's reach.
Please join with us to help reach this goal and tell your friends about plantabillion.org today.
Thanks a billion!Sue M. CitroSenior Digital Membership ManagerThe Nature Conservancy

Elizabeta Jewelry wants to help plant trees. For every ring (valued at $500 or more) we sell in April, we will make a donation to plant 25 trees!

Our New Logo

Greetings from Elizabeta Jewelry!
We would like to announce that we have changed our logo to reflect our desire to work in harmony with the planet and its people. As you may already know, Elizabeta Jewelry supports Conflict Neutral and the Nature Conservancy through donations. We strongly feel that above profit comes sustainability, compassion, and stewardship. So in addition to the fantastic collections we offer, you can be assured that the purchase of your jewelry from Elizabeta contributes to the benefit of us all.
We wish you peace and happiness…

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