JewelMint Sanskirt Necklace Video Review + Styling Ideas

Hi everyone!  As you may have noticed, I've been featuring a new video each week at the very top of this blog. I'll be posting a new video each week on YouTube and replacing last week's video (above) with my newest upload.

In case you missed it, last week's video featured JewelMint's Sanskirt Necklace! Here's one last look at this video as it's now been replaced with this week's Borgia Ring review. Thanks for watching!

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xoxo, Lily

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P.S. Sanskrit Necklace photos are coming soon! 

JewelMint Lovers' Locket Photos + Sweetheart & Lovers Headband Sketch! | Written Review

It's not hard to see why everyone (myself included) adores JewelMint's Lovers' Locket from the coveted February 2011 collection.

This necklace is super easy to style, and it's antique gold finish has a timeless and romantic feel. Although this necklace is a classic piece, you can easily make it your own whether your style is relaxed, trendy, preppy, indie, or whatever. From flowy floral dress, to cable knit sweaters, to leather jackets and jeans, this piece is surely one that anyone can pull off. I also like where this locket hits - just a few inches above the belly button, and the Y part of the necklace separates at the middle of the chest.

There seriously hasn't been a time when I've been out and someone hasn't asked me about the necklace. Most comments are about how unique the Y shape is as most lockets are usually seen dangling from a single chain. Besides being asked where I purchased it from, the second most asked question is if the locket actually opens. Why of course it does! :)

Two magnets on the inside of the locket is how this locket stays securely closed. As for the inside of the locket (and mentioned in my video review), you will notice there are no prongs or clasps to secure a small photo inside of the locket. However, this can easily be done with scrapbooking dots, such as these here.

In the my last video review post of the Lovers' Locket, I mentioned how I would not only love to see JewelMint bring this piece back, but how a complete refashion of this necklace would be fun! While it is quite obvious that this necklace would look gorgeous as mini locket earrings or even a bracelet charm, I've come up with something a little bit less traditional. So in honor of Valentine's Day, I've sketched my own Sweetheart and Lovers Headband!

Sweethearts and Lovers Headband sketch

I imagine this headband being made of gold metal with a brushed antique finish. The Lovers' Locket would be the centerpiece and is surrounded by two Sweetheart Ring charms. Instead of the usual bright brushed gold finish on the Sweetheart charms, it would be brushed antique gold to match. While the headband in the sketch looks a little too thick, I would probably scale that down a bit for a more of a romantic and delicate feel to the overall headband itself.

What do you think? Would you wear a headband like this from JewelMint if one existed? How else would you like to see the Lovers' Locket refashioned?

xoxo, Lily

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View the Lovers' Locket photo gallery on Mint-Spiration.com!
View the Sweetheart Ring photo gallery on Mint-Spiration.com!
Click here to watch my styling video review of the Lovers' Locket.

JewelMint's New Wave Ring - Photos & Styling Ideas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JewelMint New Wave Ring is probably the first piece from JewelMint that I didn't think I'd be able to pull off. To tell you the truth, my very first thought when I saw it was how it would make some major armor for a thumb war! :)

Truth is, I actually ended up liking this ring! Not because it makes such a bold statement (which it undeniably does), but because it was just too cool and unique to pass up - it is seriously like a little miniature sculpture.

You see, I'm also a figeter at heart. I have things sitting on my desk at home that either inspire me or that I can grab and fitget with. This ring is one of those things that I keep permanently fixated along with my other favorites such as the Sweetheart Ring, Zoe Bangle, or whatever else is inspiring me at the moment.

As for styling, in my opinion...this ring needs balance. Whether it's a pair of statement jeans or in my photos you can see I've used a Metal Sequin Metallic Skirt to help offset the New Wave. I've also paired the skirt with an olive green button up shirt that is rolled up to a three-quarter sleeve. The buttons are silver and match the ring, while the Zoe Bangle (worn on the opposite arm) helps to complete the overall look.

A few other pieces that would look amazing with the New Wave would be the Black Keys Bracelet, Brixton Earrings, and the Ludlow Trio (silver and charcoal rings).

I also wanted to point out that the New Wave Ring curves to the left (at least mine does). The size 6 fits and curves perfectly with my middle finger on my left hand - which is great because I'm right-handed so it won't get in the way much. It also curves well with my ring finger on my right hand, but even though this ring is adjustable...it was still too big for this finger on me.

xoxo, Lily

P.S. I'll be uploading these photos and even more up-close photos not included in this post later this afternoon on Mint-Spiration.com in the New Wave Ring Folder (here) - sign up, it's free to join! :)

What are your thoughts on the New Wave Ring?? If you own it, do you love it?

JewelMint Styling Ideas: The Aqua Bomb Ring "Flower"

I was packaging up the Aqua Bomb Ring for my Aqua Bomb Ring giveaway winner when an idea was sparked! Two Aqua Bomb Rings are so much better than one! I contacted Sarah (winner of the contest) and made sure she didn't mind me trying on her ring along with my own to take the following photos, and she gave me the okay. Here, I have two sets of photos positioned differently to create a new Aqua Bomb Ring look! Here's the first option...

The second option is simply an inverted option...

I think this looks pretty neat! I'm thinking I like the first option better than the second, but both are really interesting and unique! Reminds me of an Aqua Bomb Ring "flower"! :-)

What do you think of wearing two Aqua Bomb Rings at once? Would you wear it? Which option do you like best, first or second?

This ring is currently listed as sold out, but you can sign up for the wait list option to be notified of a restock! Click here to see the Jewels & Mints Aqua Bomb Ring review page featuring Amanda's review and to find the direct JewelMint link where you can sign up for the wait list!

xoxo, Lily