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Pierced earrings have been around for hundreds of years. In fact, they are one of the earliest forms of body adornment. The non-pierced alternative of clip on earrings was introduced in the 1930s, making pierced earrings nearly obsolete for a while because of this new, less permanent option. At one point, women were exclusively wearing the clip on version of earrings.

The 1940s brought a style inspired by the sophisticated Hollywood starlets. Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor all encapsulated the glamour and class of the time. An easy way to incorporate the romance and charm of the 1940s into your modern 2010 style is with the addition of vintage clip on earrings. True vintage pieces are hard to find and can be quite pricey. However you can now find beautiful, unique options that look like the real deal, without having to worry about losing or breaking a piece of history.

For a new, romantic and charming image in 2010, try a pair of 1940s-inspired clip on earrings. Since clip on earrings are growing in popularity today, there are a number of different vintage looks that will cater to your personal style. Once you are wearing your antique earrings, you will feel as if you have stepped into a scene with Humphrey Bogart in the classic romance, Casablanca.

Learn how to steal Oprah’s style for less, and get the look of Oprah jewelry! The first lady of daytime television, Oprah Winfrey, is one of the most influential trendsetters in America today! From clothes to celebs, books to bling, Oprah is the word on what’s hot right now. One mention from Ms. O and suddenly anyone – or anything – could be catapulted into the limelight! Emitations has been a fan of Oprah since the first day our site launched, and she continues to be an inspiration. Read on to learn about Oprah’s style – and the Emitations.com jewelry that Oprah has featured in O magazine and on Oprah.com!

Oprah’s signature accessory has to be diamond pear drop earrings. She has them in a variety of styles, and you can frequently spot her wearing them with both formal and casual outfits. The basic Oprah earring style that we’ve seen is a pierced post backing with a round cut diamond, and a pear cut diamond dangling below. If you want to get the look of Oprah earrings for less, Emitations has a whole collection of pear drop jewelry that fits her fashions. For special occasions – like the photo shoot for O magazine’s 10th anniversary issue – Oprah sometimes upgrades to fancy diamond chandeliers. The antique style dangle earrings she wears here are dramatic, but not overpowering. Then again, it’s pretty tough to overpower Oprah! If you don’t have pierced ears, don’t worry. Oprah herself didn’t have pierced ears until 2005; she got them done as part of her 51st birthday celebration. Emitations has non-pierced and clip earrings that capture the look of Oprah earrings, including pear drops, chandeliers, magnetic studs, and clip earring fashions.

Oprah’s style has transformed over the years, but her jewelry has always remained classic and stylish. Consider, for example, the diamond pinky ring that she often wears. The eternity band is a simple ring of diamonds, but she has turned it into a distinctive style that women are emulating. Emitations has a wide selection of stackable rings, eternity bands, and wedding rings that can help you to achieve the Oprah ring style for less. If you want something more flashy, you can go for another type of Oprah ring style – the cocktail ring! Oprah favors the occasional bold, over sized cocktail ring to pull an outfit together. We’ve also seen Oprah wearing dramatic statement necklaces. You can get the Oprah necklace style in a red carpet ready look with a faux diamond drop pendant from Emitations. Or, you can try the other common styles of Oprah necklaces – whimsical bib necklaces, classic pearl necklaces, and fun layered necklaces.

Emitations is extra lucky – Oprah has featured our jewelry in O magazine, and on Oprah.com. Each time Oprah features one of our products, it almost always sells completely out….sometimes within hours! Back in 2009, Oprah.com showed off our Padma’s Purple CZ Cocktail Ring. The website noted “a chunky faux amethyst ring sprinkled with pave stones adds cocktail hour shimmer”. This affordable ring was available in sizes 4-12, and Oprah fans knew a good deal when they saw one. Padma’s Ring has since been discontinued, but you can shop our Kezia’s Purple Cocktail Ring or Karley’s Adjustable Tropical Flower Ring for a similar look.

The next featured item was our Deanna’s Purple Bead Necklace. Oprah.com dubbed it perfect for New Year’s Eve! It was titled “Bead The Way” and the caption noted “add dazzle to a classic white button-down, or you can layer more necklaces over this strand for special occasions.” Again, Oprah shoppers snagged the last of them, so we had to find some inspired by Oprah necklaces to substitute! Our Leanna’s Rhinestone Bib Necklace & Earrings Set, Macie’s Fancy Faux Amethyst Jewelry Set, and Carrie’s Bib Necklace & Earrings Set can all give you the vibrant purple Oprah necklace look for less.

In 2010, the real rush started with our Denay’s Cuff Bracelets, as seen in O magazine and on Oprah.com. Oprah inspired shoppers snapped up those cuffs quickly, and we sold out shortly after the mag hit the stands! These chunky acrylic cuff bracelets came in bright primary colors, and they were studded with round cut stones. The website and magazine said “an acrylic cuff, topped with rhinestones and synthetic coral and turquoise, gets noticed with three-quarter sleeves”. If you like the look of those cuffs, you can try our Chanie’s Glam Cuff Bracelet – Gunmetal (also available: Chanie’s Glam Cuff Bracelet – Gold Tone) or Ceida’s Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet.

We had another double feature when Oprah’s magazine and website showed off our Alva’s Marquise Cut Chandelier Earrings. The online O Style article “Great Buys Under $50!” promises “something red – that won’t put you in the red.” Our Alva’s Marquise Cut Chandelier Earrings were marked with a special O tag reading “WHAT A BUY!” The magazine said “Fiery, feather-shaped earrings are all the jewelry you need.” We couldn’t agree more! The red-orange earrings were shown, but we also offer these marquise chandeliers in topaz, pink, and multi-color hues.

The most recent Oprah approved items are our Wren’s Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings, as seen in the August 2010 issue of O magazine. Creative director Adam Glassman gave his suggestions for “Great Buys Under $100″, and our Wren’s Multicolor Earrings were among them! The mag notes that “luminous rhinestone earrings are sexy and right with anything.” We couldn’t agree more! These beauties usually sell for $45 a pair, but with special coupon code OPRAHEMI (expires 9/30/2010), you can get them for an incredible $16!!! Shop today – and don’t forget, the coupon works on our Wren’s Multicolor Earrings and our Wren’s Clear Earrings.

Emitations is the perfect place to shop for inspired by Oprah jewelry, and it’s where you find the items seen in O magazine and on Oprah.com! Just remember to shop fast, because once Oprah approves something, it’s only a matter of time before the fans find every last one. Classic chic style plus she features our bling? No wonder we love Oprah!

We have our contest winners! Congratulations to Melissa, Laurel Ann, and Micki!

Melissa said:
1) I love New Moon, it’s where the meat of the story really gets going, plus it’s great for us Team Jacob fans.
2) Bella’s Engagement ring Silver
3) Size 11

Laurel Ann said:
Eclipse, Bella’s Moonstone ring, Size 8!

Micki said:
1.)Eclipse 2.)Bella’s Wedding Ring/Silver 3.)8

To enter – comment on the blog, tweet your thoughts, or post on our Facebook page. Just tell us 3 things:

1. Which of the three Twilight saga movies is your favorite (so far!)

-Twilight, New Moon, or Eclipse – like we had to remind you

2. Which of our three inspired by Twilight rings you prefer (Inspired by Twilight Engagement Ring: Bella’s Wedding Ring – Silver, Inspired by Twilight Engagement Ring: Bella’s Wedding Ring – Gold, or Inspired by Twilight: Bella’s Moonstone Ring)

3. Your ring size (rings all available in whole US sizes 5-12, engagement rings also available in size 4)

We will select 3 winners and update this blog with their names on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010. One entry per person please.

Official contest rules & regulations can be found HERE – click to view.

PLEASE NOTE: This jewelry and this contest are not manufactured, distributed or authorized by Stephenie Meyer, the official Twilight movie saga, the company Twilight Teez, LLC, or the company Runs with Vampires, LLC. These rings are not the authentic Bella’s Engagement Ring authorized by Stephenie Meyer as offered by Twilight Teez, LLC. For further information please refer to the following links:

stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html
twilightthemovie.com/
twilightteez.com/
runswithvampires.com/

Bridal jewelry is as important as the gown, wedding party, and groom! Ok, maybe bridal wedding jewelry isn’t quite as important as the other elements, but bridal jewelry and bridesmaid jewelery are crucial to any wedding. Some women go the vintage bridal jewelry route, wearing antique bridal jewelry . Other women prefer brand new bridal jewelry – perhaps a gleaming new bridal necklace, or some pearl bridal earrings? No matter if your style is either of these, or in-between…Emitations has the bridal wedding jewelry and bridesmaid jewelery that you need for your special day!

The main bridal jewelry attraction is, of course, the rings. The sentiment that engagement rings and wedding bands represent is a tangible symbol of the love a couple shares. Since that element is the most significant, you can arrange the rest of your bridal jewelry to match your rings. If you don’t want a perfect match, you can still find other bridal wedding jewelry items that will coordinate beautifully with your rings.

Are you wearing a veil at your wedding? Your answer will help determine what sort of bridal earrings you should wear! Some brides prefer simple pearl bridal earrings, stud bridal earrings, or bridal clip earrings. Big, bold bridal earrings can compete with your veil, so make sure to try them on together before the wedding. Your hair and potential veil also decide whether you need a bridal tiara, wedding hair accessory, or bridal jewelry headband. Keep in mind that your veil, hair jewelry, earrings, and maybe necklace will be the only wedding jewelry that shows up in close-up wedding pictures. Make sure you wear your favorites up top so they can be captured for posterity!

Your wedding gown’s neckline is the main factor in selecting a bridal necklace. A strapless bodice works perfectly with a fancy bridal necklace, while a halter neckline might look better with a solitaire bridal necklace. Dresses with straps – thin or thick – can usually work with any style of bridal necklaces. Finally, don’t forget to consider a bridal pearl necklace. Classic pearls can be your something old or something new, and many women pass them down in their family as heirlooms. See if your mother or mother-in-law to be has jewelry they would like to share. If they don’t, or if their jewelry doesn’t fit your style, you can start your own family tradition with new bridal jewelry!

Bridal bracelets are another important decision that you shouldn’t overlook. Many modern wedding photographers like to take pictures of your hand in your husband’s hand, or a closeup of the wedding bands. Sometimes bracelets can pop up in these pics, or in pictures of the bouquet. Make sure your wrists are ready! If your wedding dress has long sleeves, consider a vintage bridal bracelet or pearl bracelet. Something simple that fits over the sleeve is ideal for this style of dress. If your arms are bare, you might want to go with a fancy vintage bridal bracelet, like a cuff bracelet. To really express your personal style, you could wear a charm bracelet that reflects your courtship, or your life prior to meeting your husband.

Once you’re all decked out, what’s left? The bridesmaid jewelery, of course! Make sure your wedding party jewelry coordinates with your bridal jewelry – they can wear the same styles, for example, but in different hues. Or, your bridesmaid jewelery can be petite versions of what you wear. You might want to instead coordinate the bridesmaid jewelery with their dresses, so specific colors may come into play. Faux jewelry is an excellent choice for weddings, because it gives you the look of 100% real bridal jewelry and bridesmaid jewelery without the cost. No matter which style you choose, you’re sure to shine when you take our tips for the perfect wedding jewelry!

Many antique jewelry fans think they can only get the vintage jewelry look by shopping at expensive estate sales and antique stores. Savvy shoppers, however, know that they can get the look of antique vintage jewelry, antique costume jewelry, and antique rings for a fraction of the price at Emitations! Our collection of faux antique jewelry and vintage jewelry has the appeal of costume jewelry – no thrift store shopping required.

Since jewelry trends change over time, there are many styles of antique jewelry to choose from. Some favor the romance of Victorian era designs, while others prefer the bold lines of art deco jewelry. Edwardian, medieval, retro, and art nouveau are all different types of antique jewelry and vintage jewelry that you may prefer. Each genre of antique costume jewelry has a distinctive beauty, so it can be difficult to choose just one favorite!

Generally, shoppers interested in vintage jewelry and antique costume jewelry are looking for some certain key features. Black rhodium plating on sterling silver, for example, can give a piece the look of an antique finish. This patina is an easy way to make a modern item look like a vintage jewelry collectible. Intricate filigree – often surrounding real or faux gems – is often used to emulate the feminine, lacy look of antique jewelry. Additional details, like beaded metal, oxidized finishes, and ornate accents can all give modern costume jewelry the appeal of antique costume jewelry.

Certain stone cuts are often found in antique jewelry and antique costume jewelry. Rose cut stones and cushion cut stones are both more vintage jewelry styles; we see diamonds with these cuts in many antique rings. Whimsical shapes such as snakes, buckles, and insects also played a role in antique jewelry and antique costume jewelry. Big, bold gems – especially in dramatic estate rings, estate necklaces, and estate earrings – also evoke the elegance of vintage jewelry.

Antique chic is a look that anyone can acquire – and afford! Shop sterling silver vintage jewelry styles, faux antique jewelry, believable vintage jewelry, traditional style antique costume jewelry, and a wide selection of antique ring designs – only at Emitations.com.

Wondering how to find the best Emitations coupon codes, Emitations promotions, and Emitations discounts? Look no further! This is your resource for Emitations free shipping, Emitations contests, and Emitations offers. There are several ways that you can access all of these amazing Emitations deals – the only hard part is deciding which promotion to use!

Signing up for an Emitations.com My Account is free, easy, and a must-do for any frequent shopper. Be sure to get your account set up (quick and simple, we promise) and sign in prior to making any purchases or rating items. My Account members earn rewards points for every dollar spent, and you can get additional points for rating products and uploading pics of your purchases. Every 250 points gets you a $25 gift card – that’s free money, honey!

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If you don’t want to create an account or follow us on Facebook or Twitter, we still have plenty of options to help you save. Our email newsletter delivers jewelry coupons and jewelry promotions to your inbox about twice a week. Just go to our promotions page and input your email address in the field near the bottom (it says “sign up for emitations emails and receive free money”). We also publish different offers and features on our homepage – finding a deal is as easy as typing www.emitations.com! Don’t forget to shop our clearance, gift set, and outlet sections for big savings on a huge variety of items. Finally, enjoy everyday deals like free gift packaging on every order, free US shipping and free Canada shipping on orders over $75, free international shipping on orders over $100, a variety of penny gifts with purchase, and tiered discount coupons!

The world first spotted Bella’s moonstone ring in the original Twilight movie. Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan receives a moonstone ring as a going away present from her mother. Bella wears the moonstone ring on her index finger, unlike the usual ring finger location. Bella’s moonstone ring is stunning in its simplicity – an oval cut real rainbow moonstone bezel set within sterling silver. The adjustable split band moonstone ring is just like the jewelry Bella wears, but now it’s available for everyone!

Kristen Stewart must really love her Bella’s moonstone ring, because she’s been spotted wearing it all over the place. So far it has been a key accessory prop in the Twilight sequel (New Moon) and 3-quel (Eclipse). Beyond that, though, Kristen Stewart rocks her Bella ring when she’s not in character. The shimmering moonstone ring has popped up at some unlikely events – red carpet premieres, late night talk show appearances, and even fan photos! Bella’s moonstone ring is a new classic that owns a tiny bit of Hollywood history.

If you enjoyed Bella’s moonstone ring in Twilight, you’re in the right place! Our inspired by Twilight moonstone rings are well crafted and affordable. They’re even available in whole US sizes 5-12, so there’s an option to fit almost everyone! We’re also trying to decide on more inspired by Twilight Bella’s moonstone jewelry – what do you think of maybe offering….

-Inspired by Twilight: Bella’s Moonstone Gold Ring
-Inspired by Twilight: Bella’s Moonstone Necklace
-Inspired by Twilight: Bella’s Moonstone Earrings
-Or….?

If you have suggestions for new inspired by Twilight moonstones, inspired by New Moon moonstones, inspired by Eclipse moonstones, inspired by Bella’s moonstones, or inspired by Kristen Stewart moonstones – let us know! We would love to expand our collection to include even more items to compliment our original Bella’s moonstone ring. The current moonstone Bella’s ring is an instant style staple; it’s perfect for pairing with jeans and a tee, or your fave little black dress. It’s up to you, Twilighters – pick our next inspired by Twilight Bella’s moonstone jewelry item!

stepheniemeyer.com/twilight.html
twilightthemovie.com/
twilightteez.com/
runswithvampires.com/

Shop our entire collection of inspired by Sex and the City jewelry and inspired by Sex and the City 2 jewelry!

PLEASE NOTE: This jewelry is not manufactured, distributed, endorsed, or authorized by Sex and the City, the official Sex and the City movie, Candace Bushnell, HBO, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros, or New Line Cinema LLC. These products are not the officially licensed/trademarked items.

Do you prefer the engagement ring that Bella gets from Edward in the book – or the movie? Our first designs were our interpretation of how the book described the ring, but then the movie showed us a peek at a new style. So, naturally, we had to offer both inspired by Twilight versions! If you’re a by the book purist, shop our original Inspired by Twilight Engagement Ring: Bella’s Wedding Ring (get it in gold plated for the most authentic style). If you’re more about the movie, go for our Bella’s Inspired by Eclipse Engagement Ring (screenshots show a silver ring).  Out of these 4 rings, which do you prefer? Comment and let us know if we should make pendants or earrings to match any – or all! – of them…

PLEASE NOTE: This jewelry is not manufactured, distributed or authorized by Stephenie Meyer, the official Twilight movie saga, the company Twilight Teez, LLC, or the company Runs with Vampires, LLC. The charm bracelets are not the trademarked Bella’s Charm Bracelets as offered by Runs with Vampires, LLC. The rings are not the authentic Bella’s Engagement Rings authorized by Stephenie Meyer as offered by Twilight Teez, LLC. For further information please refer to the following links.

We have our 2nd winner – thanks to everyone that participated!

Let us know which option you want to see – Renesmee’s locket, Bella’s wedding hair combs, or earrings to match our Team Bella, Team Edward, and Team Jacob charm bracelet/charm necklaces. OR – something we haven’t even thought of yet?!

Vote by commenting on this blog post with your choice – one winner scores an Inspired by Twilight Engagement Ring:  Bella’s Wedding Ring! This best selling ring is available in silver or gold plated, sizes 4-12. Winner gets to select the size and hue so it’s the perfect Bella Swannabee bling for you. Silver and gold plated rings are shown below with our Bella’s Moonstone Ring.

Congratulations to our 1st winner, Domenique! She said:

“First let me start by saying, great job on all the Twilight inspired jewelery. I think they are all very true to the book. I absolutely love Bella’s engagement ring. I think it was perfect for her. I do like the idea of Renesmee’s locket though, as she is a character whose inspired piece we have not seen yet. Being someone who does not have children yet, but does have a god daughter and a niece, I would buy it for them because I care for them as if they were my own. So all in all, I have to go with the locket as my vote. If I am lucky enough to win this, I would love the engagement ring in silver, size 8.

p.s.- maybe something Volturi inspired, I know there are some Team Aro or Team Jane fans out there =]”

Congrats to our 2nd winner, Davina! She said:

“I would have to say Renesmee’s locket.  I would love to have something similar to what she owned (as she was created by my two favorite characters, Edward and Bella). I would love to see Team Alice and Jasper jewelry as they are my other favorite characters too.  If I win, I would love Bella’s engagement ring in size 5. The part where Edward proposed to Bella was my favorite part in Eclipse.”

PLEASE NOTE – Winner will receive ONE ring, either the silver or gold version of our Inspired by Twilight Engagement Ring: Bella’s Wedding Ring. Bella’s Moonstone Ring is sold separately, click HERE for details.

One winner will be randomly selected from all entries on Friday May 21st, 2010 and notified via email. Winner will also be posted in this blog. Comments must be approved before they show; your comment may not publish immediately. Please be sure to include your name, email address, requested color (silver or gold) and size (whole US ring sizes 4-12) in your comment. Comments must include a vote for one of the 3 choices or your own personal suggestion.

PSSST….did you know that we offer two versions (small and large) of Bella’s necklace from Aro? Lots of you have suggested this product, so we wanted to make sure you all knew about it!