January 17, 2008

        OK, I admit it, I was surfing during a commercial, and I saw this beautiful ring and earrings that stopped me in my tracks.  I’m not much of a crystal person but these were Art Deco and classy!

          Yes, it was HSN and Heidi Daus.  Went to the web site and looked at all the rest of her jewelry.  No, I didn’t like everything I saw, but I loved a great deal of it!  Wished I could afford everything.  There was even one ring that was definitely not my usual style but had me salivating.  Large amethyst crystal enclosed around the outside of the stone with metal work & crystal leaves and flower shapes.  Substantial yet delicate – not gaudy.  It just looked perfect.  I could see it on my hand.  I could almost feel it. 

        The fourth item that really caught my eye was a gorgeous broach, again Art Deco, again amethyst crystals but also with a pearl.  The broach would set off a classy dinner suit. It would look good on a very chic silk blouse at the collar.  Put it on a frillier dress or blouse on the shoulder or at the collar. It would look spectacular a solid color silk scarf draped around the neck and pinned off to the side.  I might find a converter and wear it as a pendant depending on the garment neckline style.  It needs to have the right setting to be shown off and would not look well on heavy fabrics.

     The products are plentiful and the designs range from “Baroque Lavishness” to “Art Deco Chic”.  That are the description on the HSN web site and I couldn’t think of better ones.  There were spectacular necklaces and earrings but also the delicate and demur items as well.  The offering included bracelets, watches, and even hair clips. It is a splendid array of delightful and beautiful items. 

        Ms. Daus attention to detail is exceptional and goes so far as to work the clasps into the designs.  For example a necklace is as beautiful from the back as well as the front.  Her two decades of experience has served her well and, in my opinion, puts her in a class by herself.  The majority of her jewelry could be mistaken for antique.  In addition, her designs will appeal to all ages and tastes. 

        Yes, I am gushing again, but for good reason.  However, let me warn you, these items don’t come cheap. And they shouldn’t.  But a number of things were in the $50 to $75 price range.  The more lavish and detailed items ranged in price from $200 and up. I remember one necklace was $450.  A little hefty for me but it is gorgeous!

       I was very pleasantly surprised.  Don’t just take my word for it, go see for yourself. 

Today was a Good Day for Jewelry!