Thursday, September 11, 2008

2008 VMA Celebrity Jewelry + Current Sale


2008 VMA Celebrity Jewelry at Portia Jewelry


Portia Jewelry showcases celebrity jewelry from the 2008 MTV VMA's. Click on this image to view and shop jewelry plus you'll receive 25% off on all fashion jewelry and handbags during this week's promotion!

Link: http://www.portiajewelry.com/2008_vma_celebrity_jewelry

For more celebrity jewelry visit: http://www.portiajewelry.com/celebrity_picks


For 6 days only, receive 25% off all items on PortiaJewelry.com! Now's the time to snag that ring or bag that you've been eyeing! Plus, we've added dozens of new arrivals in the last week. Take advantage of this awesome discount and don't forget that you'll receive FREE SHIPPING when your order reaches $75 (US residents only). All you have to do is visit the store or click on the image above and enter the code: 25off98 during the checkout process. 25% will be automatically removed from your total!

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Portia Jewelry is on Twitter!


Keep up to date with new updates, coupons, sales and exciting news from PortiaJewelry.com! Follow Portia on Twitter if your already a member or sign up- it's extremely fast and easy!
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Home Jewelry Parties- Fashion Jewelry, Tips & How To's

Home fashion jewelry parties are tons of fun and can bring you some cash as well! Here are some fun tips and how to's to throwing a home fashion jewelry party as well as where to find quality and affordable jewelry!

Not sure what to purchase? Before making selections on fashion jewelry to puchase for your home jewelry party, think of your guest list and anticipate what your guests may want to purchase, based on what you have seen them wear before or what kind of styles they are into (ex. trendy, classic, bold etc.).

The Party Set-Up
You will need to designate a table to display the jewelry on. Purchase an inexpenisve cloth at your local fabric store to display the jewelry. Keep the jewelry covered until all your guests have arrived! Be sure to have enough seating for all of your guests. Add labels with prices or group jewelry together based on price.

Also make sure that there are plenty of mirrors on the table or nearby. Your guests are sure to want to check themselves out when trying on the jewelry!

Food is not necessary, since you want to keep your costs to a minimal but it is necessary to offer beverages to your guests (coffee non- caffeinated & caffeinated, teas, water, wine or any other beverages). You can always offer inexpensive snacks or create a theme, such as a "Jewelry Tea Party" and offer tea and tea biscuits.

Get creative by purchasing loose rhinestones, glass pearls or plastic beads to decorate just about anything! You can lay them around the table, glue them to plastic cups, or fill up glass bowls! You can find these and many more creative decorations at your local party or craft store or go online and visit places like shindigz.com and orientaltrading.com

Thank your guests when they have arrived!
Thank your family, friends and co-workers for coming. Let them know that you are aware how busy we all are these days and how ecstatic you are to have everyone together and how you hope they will enjoy themselves. If you have set up a theme, explain it to your guests and get them excited! Point out all of the little things you have done to decorate. Welcome them to take in a beverage and/or snack and then explain to them what they should do. Tell them to view the jewelry, explain the pricing system you have created and remind them that they will be able to take what they like right away!

Orders & Wrapping up
You should decide how you want to give your "customers" the jewelry they just purchased. You can purchase jewelry pouches for just a few pennies each at most local craft stores or do a quick online search for "jewelry pouches" or "chiffon pouches". Place the jewelry into the jewelry pouch or plastic bags, whatever you choose.

Do it with a friend
If you are worried about taking on this venture on your own, you should consider finding a friend or family member to throw a party with you! Not only will you share the expenses and help each other with party preparations, but you will also be able to have a greater turnout by combining your guest lists. Another good idea, is throwing a party with someone you know who may be selling something else (ex. spa products, handbags etc.).

Themes
Build excitement to an ordinary "home party" by creating a theme.
I. Throw your party during the Oscars or The Emmys.
II. As mentioned earlier, sell lots of pearls and theme it as a "Tea Party".
III. Choose nautical colors and components (shells, nautical pendants, toe rings, pearls and anklets) and create a tropical summer theme.
IV. Make it educational! Do a little research on the history of jewelry and how costume jewelry has changed the industry and even dates back to biblical times! There's tons of information out there! You can include information on sterling silver, silver & gold plating and cubic zirconia. Many people are surprised to learn about what these metals and stones consist of and how they are made. You can also educate weary guests on caring for and preserving costume jewelry and ensure them that with proper care, costume jewelry can last for many years!
V. Perhaps you know how to make some basic jewelry; you can have your guests all make a piece of jewelry with inexpensive beads and threading or wiring.

The possibilities are truly endless. Let your creativity take over! You will be surprised at how much you can do on a small budget. Portia Jewelry does offer bulk discounts on fashion jewelry purchases for home jewelry parties, fund rasiers and small business owners/ boutiques. Please visit Portia Jewelry Wholesale or contact us by visiting PortiaJewelry.com!

Tips! Shopping for Bracelets


Bracelets, bangles, cuffs and charms come in so many variations. We choose a style based on personal preference and we choose a style based on need. A simple silver bangle may go just right with your personal style or it may be the most you can wear to the corporate office. Then there are times when a more elegant bracelet is needed to compliment evening wear or to enhance that perfect-fitting black cocktail dress. Perhaps, you are an elaborate personality and just love to wear a fabulous bracelet even to the supermarket!


The key here is variety. Variety is in demand. It's needed by all women and men regardless of their income! Thankfully, costume jewelry, sterling silver jewelry and cubic zirconia jewelry can allow us to feel and look fabulous keeping up with the trends without making us broke!
Many of us aren't quite sure what size bracelet will fit our wrists, especially when shopping for sterling silver and costume jewelry bracelets online. A linked watch can be adjusted easily by a local jeweler but bracelets often cannot. However, you can simply measure your wrist with a string, mark it and then lay it next to a ruler or use a garment measuring tape in inches, since most bracelets sizes are shown in inches. Make sure to add ¾ to 1 inch to your measurement to allow for needed room.

If you don't have a ruler handy you can go by some general rules. If you are petite, slender etc. you can safely purchase a 7 inch bracelet to fit properly. Many bracelets are sized at 7 ½ inches and will also fit properly with a little needed room. If you are bigger-boned or plus-size you can most likely sport an 8 inch bracelet comfortably. Do not stress though! When purchasing a bracelet, bangle, cuff or charms from Portia Jewelry, keep in mind that if it doesn't fit properly, you can always exchange it!

Sterling silver bracelets and other types of costume jewelry bracelets should be fun to wear. At Portia Jewelry, you will find variety and all at affordable prices! Choose from elegant cubic zirconia (CZ) silver and gold bracelets to chic bangles and sweet sterling silver charm bracelets. Many of Portia's sterling silver and gold costume bracelets are inspired by the latest designer trends and have been featured by top accessories and fashion editors in the hottest fashion magazines around!


With costume jewelry bracelets being so affordable, you can pick up all different styles and colors to pair with your outfits everyday of the week. Keep the beauty of your sterling silver bracelets and costume jewelry bracelets by storing them properly (our favorite- zip locks!) and keeping them away from any type of moisture from cosmetics to water and perspiration. Learn more about storing sterling silver and costume jewelry.