When it comes to buying a chain, there are many, many different things to consider.  Do you want a thick chain?  A gold chain?  Silver? White gold?  With all of those questions running through your head, it is no wonder that you are seeking help to find the right chain for you!  There are so many different styles available and to be honest, you really need to find one that not only matches your personality but also matches your taste!

So first, when you are picking your chain, you want to make sure that you check your budget.  Now, that sounds weird, after all, it is just a chain, but chains can honestly get up there in price and they certainly can become very, very expensive, so you want to make sure to lay down a budget even before you get to the store!

After you have done the budget … we will tell you in the next blog, stay tuned and watch out!

So I didn’t know that Paula was still doing things other than American Idol of course, but this little chicky has been up to nothing but good!  She has been designing her own jewelry since 2002 and while it is obviously not widely popular yet, it is getting there, especially in 2009!  What her jewelry reminds me of is Grecian jewelry.  It looks like something you would wear with that draping goddess look – don’t you think?

Some of hew newest pieces that are making their way into the world are dangling heirloom earrings, beaded leather cuff bracelets and finally jewels all over the place!  The price range for these beauties is also extremely affordable for any budget, her jewelry line runs anywhere from twenty-nine dollars all the way up to two-hundred dollars.

So if you are looking for affordable yet great looking jewelry, why don’t you look online for Paula Abdul?  The prices will definitely make you weak in the knees and the pieces themselves will look great on anyone!

Earcuffs are quite versatile as they can be mixed and matched with other stud earrings to create your own custom look. In addition, although they are usually worn on only one ear for dramatic effect, some prefer to order two wraps to wear on both ears. But be careful when ordering, depending on the pattern you may require a left and right ear design. Take for example this gorgeous sterling silver dragon fly, the tail of the insect points inward making both left and right positions required for a matched set.

Another version of the ear cuff is a dangling model with one gem hanging from the cuff or even two or three animals dangling from a chain. Gold filled butterflies, sterling silver baby dolphins, hermatite stars, tanzanite crystals, crosses, leaves, and hearts all make pretty ear decorations. For those that prefer something less large, the intricately made, short cuffs with pearl or diamond accent, tiny graduated loops, and thin bands look just as lovely with an evening outfit or dressed down with casual wear.

Want to see the whole collection? Check it out right here!

1. Kara Ross 18k Gold Diamond ring — available at Browns for about $25,000.

2. Kara Ross Ring – Citrine 18k Gold, available for just under $14,000.

The wizard of jewelry approves!

Let’s take a look at one or two pieces from the Baby Phat Jewelry collection…

Baby Phat Logo Watch

The famous feline logo looks pretty in this watch generously filled with Swarovski-crystals. This is by far my favorite from the collection!

Baby Phat Logo Gold Ring

This is a perfect example of what I don’t like about Baby Phat. They’re overblinging. This looks as cheap as it is — $15. You can even do it in installments, haha!

What you pay is what you get, no?

These are the best I could do, as Nancy’s website has a few issues in displaying photos. Anyway, I’ve seen her work in person, and it’s gorgeous!