Cheap Finds at the Gem Show

[cellentani]

I thought I''d post the rest of my stuff over here instead of SMTR, since it''s not serious jewelry. I had been to this same gem show last year and found a vendor who carried beautiful sterling/cz jewelry, and she was there again with new merchandise. Given that I''ve already blown my jewelry budget the past few weeks, I just wanted to get some delicate, believable (and inexpensive!) pieces. Here''s what I scored (prepare for onslaught of pics):

 

[cellentani]

I found a few stackers - all of the new ones are full eternity.

 

[cellentani]

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[cellentani]

Stack of play rings on the left, my diamond baguette bands and ruby band (my one serious purchase at the gem show) on the right.

 

[mochi]

Lovely find!! Does this person have a website?? Probably not....

Are you having fun with them? I don''t have many stackers but love the different ways they look paired with others..

 

[cellentani]

I found all of these bands today. The top two are very much like my baguette bands, but they''re not quite as delicate. I thought they''d be fun since the design does go all the way around, and I can take them when traveling (you know, all those exotic vacations I take

).

I know some PSers would rather have the real thing or nothing (and believe me, I appreciate and respect the purists out there), but I do like having stuff I don''t have to worry about so much, and stuff my girls can play with a little.

 

[cellentani]

My finger, loaded up.

 

[cellentani]

Besides all the typical jewelry, beads, gemstones, etc., there was a vendor who had tools, ionic and US cleaners, and various displays and boxes. I figured I needed an inexpensive way to store all my stuff and keep it fairly accessible.

These trays came in at least 2 different sizes, and I chose these 3 stacking ones:

 

[blinkydoll]

Fun!
I like your new finds, I have one like the bottom one-- I wear it to the gym

Its good to have some fun rings to play with when you don''t want to wear your good stuff.. BUT still want a lille schparkle

Your ruby band looks nice with your two baguette bands

 

[cellentani]

You could also choose from various inserts:

 

[cellentani]

Middle tray:

 

[cellentani]

For the bottom tray, I chose a flat, velvet insert, but they also had a few other designs.

 

[cellentani]

I also got a couple neck displays, but they''re really for photographing necklaces rather than storing them.

 

[blinkydoll]

Do you like to play *jewelry store* with your collection also?

I have some trays and such..... and I may have asked my self to try on ...this or ..that... "oh my how much is this?"
Lol--- I promise I''m not crazy! --I just did this once to freak out the Hubby --tee-hee

I can''t wait for the gem show in May! yay!

 

[cellentani]

For storage and accessibility, I chose a T-bar display for my bracelets and necklaces. Some of my 6 1/2-inch bracelets wouldn''t fit though.

 

[blinkydoll]

Date: 2/20/2009 10:36:36 PM
Author: cellentani
You could also choose from various inserts:
http://www.pricescope.com/idealbb/files/Cells%20Display2.JPG

Could I please try on the bottom row?
thanks

Love your stacky trays

 

[cellentani]

And Blinky, here''s my "jewelry store" set up on a shelf in my shoe cabinet. And I almost bought a beautiful jewelry box today at Bailey Banks and Biddle. It was well-crafted and gorgeous, and these are cheap but fun. Sigh.

 

[cellentani]

And the last one is a glass-top specimen box. Just have play stones in it for now, but someday... Some of you ladies on the CS forum need a few of these!!

 

[mochi]

You''re such a HOOT!!

Looks like you had a wonderful time.

 

[blinkydoll]

Date: 2/20/2009 10:48:23 PM
Author: cellentani
And Blinky, here''s my ''jewelry store'' set up on a shelf in my shoe cabinet. And I almost bought a beautiful jewelry box today at Bailey Banks and Biddle. It was well-crafted and gorgeous, and these are cheap but fun. Sigh.

LOL-- are you open on Saturdays?

 

[cellentani]

Hey mochi, nice to see you. I did have fun today - in fact, I was so peeved that I had to go to a Girl Scout function tonight; I just wanted to stay home and play.

blinky - I would be happy to show you anything - just let me know. Can I get you a cup of coffee, or some water? (We''re a fiiiiiine jewelry store...)

 

[Burk]

Oh my! You did well for yourself at the Gem Show! I love all the stackers!

 

[LaurenThePartier]

Holy moly, Cellantini!!!! I''m loving your fun rings! And that ruby ring is just lovely!

I have a fun CZ/SS shared prong eternity, which actually helped me understand that larger eternities hurt me to wear and a couple of other fun rings.

 

[Brown.Eyed.Girl]

Cellentani, can I come play in your jewelry store???

I am green with envy over your stacker collection btw!

 

[cellentani]

Thanks Burk, Lauren and BEG - I had such a fun day yesterday, and believe me, I was thinking of you PS friends the whole time I was at the gem show! I wish I could send a little gem show to all you guys.

 

[Honey228]

Holy cow cellentani, that jewelry store looks FUN. I want to come play too!

Heh, I wanted to set up a display once, but bf vetoed the idea and looked at me like I was crazy.

 

[Clairitek]

What neat finds! The box looks really useful for storing all your pretties! The color of the rubies on your band is lovely!

 

[snowflakeluvr]

what a beautiful and delicate collection you have-thanks for sharing! i have a new standing jewelry armoire but seems hard to store things-use it for mostly costume. i also don''t really trust my 3 yr old yet so my few good pieces are hidden in my closet...

 

[AmberGretchen]

WOW - looks like you had a super fun time - color me jealous

I love all your new finds - so fun!!

Thank you for sharing your lovely pics

 

[Noahsmom]

Date: 2/21/2009 8:44:06 AM
Author: cellentani
Thanks Burk, Lauren and BEG - I had such a fun day yesterday, and believe me, I was thinking of you PS friends the whole time I was at the gem show! I wish I could send a little gem show to all you guys.

I think through your photos you gave us a small gem show!

I love your finds!