My little spirit boosters!

[AdiS]

So, last week I was having a really REALLY bad week at work. I was even considering quitting my job because I''m dedicating it so much time and energy and I just felt it all went unnoticed. I decided that I need some shopping therapy to make me feel better. Actually, window-shopping was what I had in mind so I don''t really understand how an hour later I became the proud owner of two new beauties

Anyway, I was torn between these two since I had always wanted diamond studs and this pair was so sparkly and at that price it was really a steal. At the same time I instantly fell in love with the little cluster pendant. I had never seen red diamonds before and these, even though treated, were just too gorgeous to resist. And it was not that expensive too, at least not as much as I expected. So after hesitating for a while and a few minutes of hard thinking I decided that I deserve both of them. And I did it-I bought the studs AND the pendant!

Hubby took it surprisingly well and just said "Whatever makes you happy". lol How can you not love him?

The best part is that just a couple of days later I actually got promoted!!!

I guess my lucky star just needed a bit of extra sparkle to start doing its job again, huh?

Now, let me post some pics of my new purchases!

First off, the studs. They''re really tiny but they throw off such fire in the sun! I colour, around .20, princess cut, SI2

 

[AdiS]

Forgot to mention, they''re made of 18K WG.
Ear shot...

 

[AdiS]

The pendant-14K WG, .25 fancy red enhanced diamonds, SI2

My glittering starfish...

 

[AdiS]

Photo taken with flash...

 

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Last one-a neck shot...

 

[MonkeyPie]

I love the starfish! It''s very unique I''m so glad it brightened up your lucky star! Congrats on the promotion!

 

[AdiS]

Date: 9/1/2008 12:59:42 PM
Author: MonkeyPie
I love the starfish! It''s very unique I''m so glad it brightened up your lucky star! Congrats on the promotion!

Thank you, MonkeyPie! I''m really happy for the promotion-just in time to pay the bill from the jewelry shop! lol

 

[AdiS]

Date: 9/1/2008 1:10:57 PM
Author: SanDiegoLady
Aw cute.. sparklies are a HUGE happy booster!!

I know, who needs a therapist when there are diamonds, right?

 

[gemgirl]

Very pretty Adi, and congrats on the promotion! Don''t you just love when you can walk out of a jewelry store with TWO things? Why decide? "I''ll take them both, thank you".

It must be in the wind. Diamond earrings sure are a good "pick me up"!

 

[luvmyhalo]

I LOVE starfish! That necklace is so pretty and it looks great on you! I really do believe that diamonds have healing power!

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Beautiful earrings and pendant!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Good for you--they''re lovely!

cheers--Sharon

 

[arjunajane]

Congrats on your promotion sweety, Yay for you !

And of course on your new lovely sparklies, they look very pretty on you.

 

[Skippy123]

Yay for studs, I think they make a person feel like a movie star!!! hehe

 

[marcy]

Very pretty! I like them both. Congratulations on your promotion too.

 

[AdiS]

Thank you so much gemgirl, luvmyhalo, Diamond*Dana, canuk-gal, arjunajane, Skippy and marcy! You ladies make me even more thrilled about my new sparklies and the promotion of course! Honestly, most of my family and friends think I''m a little nuts for spending so much of my money on jewelry and it''s comforting to know there are people sharing my passion! I knew I could count on you!

 

[geckodani]

Oh WOW I love the Starfish! Congrats on your new beauties - and on your promotion!

 

[AdiS]

Date: 9/2/2008 8:17:45 AM
Author: geckodani
Oh WOW I love the Starfish! Congrats on your new beauties - and on your promotion!

Thanks, Dani! I''m worried the starfish is getting haughty from all the compliments though! lol

 

[Kelli]

Your new sparklies are beautiful!!! Also, congrats on the promotion. Good to know your hard work paid off!!

 

[vita*dolce]

what pretty pieces!! thanks for sharing, definitely a happiness booster!!

 

[AdiS]

Thank you, Kelli! My job is really responsible and stressful (leading all international negotiations of a big company) so it''s great to finally feel appreciated!

Thanks, vita*dolce!

 

[icekid]

ah... I''ve been doing this lately, buying pretty new sparklies to get me through rough times at work! it''s expensive therapy

but I love your new pretties, AdiS! And even better that you got the promotion to go with them, well done!

 

[AdiS]

Thanks, icekid! The problem with this kind of therapy is that we buy sparklies when we are unhappy to cheer ourselves up AND when we''re happy to celebrate the moment... Well, at least I do

 

[vespergirl]

Gorgeous - love the pendant!

 

[Love in Bloom]

Pretty studs. That starfish is adorable!

 

[AdiS]

Thank you, vespergirl and Love in Bloom! All of you guys make me even more excited about my new beauties with your sweet compliments!