We recently featured two tone jewelry in an email newsletter, and the response was overwhelming! People love these modern, two tone styles, and for good reason.  Our two tone earrings, two tone necklaces, and two tone rings are extraordinary finds that you’re sure to love.

We tend to see silver jewelry with gold accents more than the reverse, but both looks are hot-hot-HOT right now! Using gold plated prongs and bales on silver jewelry has several advantages, including major versatility. You can pair this jewelry with your engagement ring, your everyday stud earrings, or your favorite pendant, and all the metals will match! It’s somewhat like wearing a multi-colored scarf to tie your outfit together – as long as everything else matches the scarf, you can mix up the color palette of your clothing. Two tone jewelry does exactly that, but in one small, sparkling package!

Gold plated prongs have a special advantage, because diamonds – real or faux – are so distinctive in this setting! They serve as tiny little attention grabbers, making sure you notice the dazzling center stone above all else. Our Alicia’s Gold Accent Round CZ Solitaire Necklace, Alicia’s Gold Accent 4.5 TCW CZ Stud Earrings, Breanna’s Gold Prong CZ Solitaire Necklace, and Breanna’s Gold Prong CZ Stud Earrings all showcase this perfectly. Silver prongs can sometimes blend in with the center stone (which isn’t a bad thing!) but gold prongs say “look at me”!

Gold prongs blend in a bit with canary stones, but as we noted above, this isn’t a bad thing. At first glance, the canary center stone on Zandra’s 4 CT Canary CZ Ring looks larger than its actual 4 carats. The prongs create the illusion of a larger stone, giving you more bang for your buck! Two tone trends aren’t limited to gold and silver though – the same effect can be found when you pair pink gemstones and CZs with rose gold prongs. This is a simple and unique way to trick your eye into seeing more bling than is really there! Don’t forget to check out two tone jewelry in gunmetal or black rhodium plated hues, for an edgier look. No matter which two (or three!) tones you choose, this trend is sure to catch your eye and coordinate with your wardrobe!

Sometimes it’s good to be subtle with jewelry…but sometimes it’s better to go over the top! Our unique over the top setting jewelry features decorative accents that extend over the center stone, for a truly eye-catching look.

This style has to be created carefully, so that the top setting design complements the center stone. Our Cheryl’s Unique Setting Canary CZ Pendant and Cheryl’s Unique Setting Canary CZ Ring achieve this goal perfectly! The cross over pattern is made from thin ribbons of gold plated sterling silver, which are accented by pave set faux diamonds. This X shape doesn’t detract from the main stone; it actually draws the eye directly to the sparkling canary CZ! Checkerboard facets and a side set, cushion cut shape make this jewelry even more distinctive.

Our top rated Alma’s Oval Pave CZ Cross Necklace and Alma’s Oval Pave CZ Cross Stud Earrings make the over the top setting the main attraction, but the center stones are still prominent. Sterling silver medieval crosses extend over the oval faux diamond CZs, which creates a brilliant background for the spiritual shape. A border of pave set CZs completes the stunning look, and helps the jewelry to be sparkling but not too flashy. These items are perfect for someone who wants to show their faith in a high fashion way!

If you want a bit more drama, try an over the top cocktail ring like Rachelle’s Faux Turquoise & Pave Bow Cocktail Ring. The triple gold plated sterling silver bands have inlaid CZs, which reach up and over the faux turquoise center stone. The thin ribbons loop into a whimsical bow, making this ring look like a present all wrapped up and ready to go! The bow is what you notice first, but your eye is then drawn to the vivid turquoise hued emerald cut stone. Beaded metal accents and a row of pave set CZs along the bottom setting makes this ring a turquoise delight!

If you want jewelry that’s unlike any other, our over the top bling is just what you need. The designs will set you apart as a serious style maven – and really, what more could any shopper want?!

One of the newest styles here at Emitations is the cluster setting! This designer inspired look features a stunning center stone, set within a medley of shapes, materials, or designs. This type of setting has many variations, but our favorites have whimsical waves, flowers, and bugs!

Cluster set jewelry tends to be distinctive and dramatic – like our Lucita’s Champagne CZ Necklace, for example. A chunky gold tone chain holds the medallion style pendant, which has a sparkling 4.75 carat round cut faux champagne diamond. The CZ is held in place by an overlapping border of enamel flowers and insects, which cover the majority of the stone. This affordable, high fashion look makes a major style statement!

Brielle’s Designer Inspired Butterfly Cocktail Ring also has a champagne center stone, but the look is a bit less busy than Lucita’s Necklace. The sterling silver split band of Brielle’s Ring holds the oval cut CZ center stone, and a border of butterfly wings serve as prongs! The butterflies are made from black rhodium plated sterling silver and gold plated sterling silver, and they’re accented with small champagne CZs. The gold plated butterfly perches atop the corner of the stone, so you’re sure to flash the “flutterby” bling from every angle!

Raine’s Simulated Aquamarine Cocktail Ring would be breathtaking without the cluster setting – but with it, the ring is pure magic! The ocean hued simulated aquamarine seems as deep as the sea, and it captures incredible light. Regular prongs just wouldn’t do for such a brilliant center stone, so curved wave prongs keep the simulated aquamarine in place. The curved sterling silver waves are plated with black rhodium, and accented with sapphire blue CZs. The final touch on Raine’s Ring is a tiny turtle that seems to be swimming over the center stone!

A feature on cluster couture jewelry wouldn’t be complete without the ring that started it all at Emitations – Lissy’s Canary CZ Flower Cocktail Ring. This customer favorite ring has all of the aspects that we love about the cluster style: a vivid center stone, a plethora of unique prongs, and an overlapping border of fun, fresh shapes. Lissy’s Ring is all about the girly glam – enamel flowers, butterflies, and ladybugs surround the 11 carat canary CZ! The enamel flowers are accented by tiny CZs in the center, which bring even more sparkle to this flirty, feminine ring. If you’re not sure where to start with cluster couture, we have to suggest Lissy’s…everyone who sees this ring falls in love!

Cluster settings are a big designer trend right now, but they tend to be ultra-expensive. All those extra little details are definitely reflected on the price tag! You can score the same look for less, though, by shopping our collection of delicious and delightful cluster couture jewelry.

Mother Nature is the ultimate stylista, so why not take a cue from her and rock some au naturale jewelry?! Emitations.com has rings and earrings that echo the garden glamour you can only find in the wonders of nature…

Our Renalde’s Flower Setting 3 Stone CZ Ring, for example, features three shimmering faux diamond stones that are set in a lotus flower outline! The tip of each flower petal holds the stones in place, and gives just a glimpse of floral when viewed from the side. Our Shelly’s Pearl Petal Stud Earrings have a similar concept – shimmering freshwater pearls are set in layered flower petals made from sterling silver. Pearl earrings are elegant on their own, but they’re even more pretty when paired with petals!

Sometimes a flower isn’t required – just some prongs made of lovely leaves, like with Calliope’s Faux Pearl and Leaf Ring! Calliope, the legendary muse of Greek mythology, is said to have inspired great works of art and literature. Wear a ring named on her behalf, and see what brilliant ideas arise! This elegant cocktail ring reflects the balance between nature and the cosmos, with pave set laurel leaf prongs climbing up the huge faux pearl.

It isn’t all about the flora though – fauna is also represented! Shantae’s Butterfly Setting CZ Engagement Ring is the ultimate accessory for anyone who loves butterflies. When viewed straight on, it looks like a standard diamond engagement ring. Of course, it’s a faux stone, but trust us when we say that no one will know the difference. If they do notice, just distract them by flaunting the butterfly setting visible on each side! Pave set CZs scatter across the butterfly wings, adding even more sparkle to this sensational ring.

Show off your green glam style, or maybe just pay an homage to Mother Earth…no matter why you choose to wear it, natural wonder set jewelry is sure to please!

Au-Co Mai, Emitations.com CEO, was recently interviewed by The New York Times! The article was titled “A Small Business Guide to Text-Message Marketing”, and Mai gave her input  on how to customers need to be rewarded to make participation worth their while. The author of the article outlined one of the biggest contests Emitations.com has ever offered – a mobile messaging promotion with a prize pack worth over $500:

“Free stuff also helps. Emitations, an online retailer of costume jewelry, is about to start a texting campaign promoting a new product line inspired by the Twilight vampire-themed book and movie series. Users who text in to register will receive regular alerts about new releases and sales on products tied to their favorite characters.”

The article also quoted Mai when she discussed how Emitations.com has approached text message marketing:

” ‘Even with this group who’s so used to texting, I think it’s really important to start by giving them something,’ said Au-Co Mai, chief executive of Emitations. ‘Otherwise, I think it could come across as spammy.’ “

What’s the story, crowning glory? Emitations.com has gorgeous crown set CZs to add a touch of royal style to your jewelry collection! This setting looks just like it sounds – imagine a tiny crown with a jewel right in the center. Each crown point is a prong that holds the faux diamond firmly in place!

Crown settings offer a little something extra – a shot of sparkles whenever someone sneaks a peek at the side of your ring or earrings! Beaded sterling silver with rhodium or 14k gold plating forms the crown shape, which reflects incredible light from nearly every angle. This setting holds the stone high above the ring band or earring backing, so the look is definitely dramatic.

Wearing crown set jewelry can make you feel regal, but they also make excellent presents for others. Pageant contestants often wear our crown set earrings when competing, because they’re so appropriate for anyone who wants to win a crown! Another option is to propose with a crown set faux diamond engagement ring – what better way is there to ask someone to be the queen of your castle? Plus, if you or your loved one ever uses terms of endearment like “princess”, this jewelry couldn’t be a better gift!

Show off your crowning glory glamour with gorgeous crown set earrings and rings, only from Emitations.com!

Sometimes the best treasures come in the form of hidden gems! These unique baubles all feature sparkling stones in unusual places – like inside a ring band, or beneath a center stone. This buried treasure bling is sure to please and intrigue anyone who spots it…

Our Bahvna’s Gold Acrylic Cocktail Ring, for example, has a grid of rhinestones beneath a glittering gold acrylic block. The Frida’s Pear Cut CZ Cocktail Ring- Champagne has an outline of CZ stones set underneath the main pear cut champagne CZ. You can see the extra faux diamonds when you look through the faux champagne diamond, giving it what we call the “through the looking glass” effect!

A new style that we’re offering for men is the Hidden CZ Eternity Band. This band may have stones in traditional settings, but the defining feature is a tiny round faux diamond that is inlaid on the inside of the band. The faux hidden diamond  has a romantic meaning…it is said to imply that the person wearing the jewelry is always in touch with their loved one. The constant contact of the stone against the finger symbolizes a deep and eternal connection. The design also lets guys wear a bit of bling without letting anyone know – so they can enjoy some secret sparkles if they’re so inclined!

Shop our selection of hidden gem jewelry for truly inspired designs that are unlike anything you’ve seen before!

Jewelry featured, from left to right:

Bahvna’s Gold Acrylic Cocktail Ring
Patrick’s Unique CZ Men’s Wedding Band
Charlie’s Two Tone Men’s Eternity Band
David’s Hidden CZ Sterling Silver Eternity Band
Frida’s Pear Cut CZ Cocktail Ring- Champagne

Are you looking for a feminine, flirtatious, unique ring? Look no further than a ballerina setting! This design became popular in the 1960s, but you can still find the intriguing setting in some modern jewelry. A ballerina set ring has a main center stone (like our gorgeous CZs and simulated emeralds!) surrounded by smaller stones. The border of smaller stones has an almost scalloped design – it curves up and down, much like a ballerina’s tutu! This chic style looks different from many angles, and provides an extra dimension of sparkle to your jewelry. It also displays the center stone brilliantly, drawing attention to your real or faux gems. Put your bling in the spotlight with an engaging and elegant ballerina setting!

Jewelry featured, from left to right:

Wendy’s Faux Emerald Ring
Vivian’s Vintage Oval Ruby CZ Cocktail Ring
Talmadge’s Simulated Emerald Ring