Archive for June, 2011

Keep those fingers free of green marks

You know the difference between cheap and inexpensive, right? Here at diViene, we absolutely do not sell cheap jewelry! Many of our pieces, however, can certainly be considered inexpensive. Take the time to look through our selection of jewelry pieces under $100. There’s something here for everyone. After all, you don’t have to sacrifice your budget in order to wear high quality jewelry.

There’s more to it than just looking good, though. Did you know what cheap jewelry can do to your skin? How many times have you worn a cheap ring to find a green mark where you wore it? This can really be embarrassing—because it means that your jewelry is cheap and low quality. Why does this happen?

• Green skin from jewelry can be cause if you happen to have a high acidity level in your skin. These react with the metals and produce a green color on your skin.
• Copper and nickel are often used in cheap jewelry to make it look nicer. These metals are quite prone to oxidation! Here at diViene, we use only high quality sterling silver and gold.
• You might also notice a green color to your skin when you wear jewelry after putting on lotion or soap. This is a common reaction between the chemicals in soap and some cheap jewelry.

You don’t have to break the bank to avoid those embarrassing green marks! Shop diViene’s selection of jewelry that is $100 or less.

Wet tumbling the metal at the diViene factory

We’re not your average jewelry store. Here at diViene, we begin each day with great expectations for creativity! Each piece in our collection is handmade here in America by extremely skilled craftspeople. After all, we know that every woman has different tastes when it comes to jewelry. Whether you’re shopping for your girlfriend, fiancé, wife, mother, daughter, or friend, you’ll be able to find the perfect jewelry right here. In fact, we’d like to open our factory doors to you so that you can explore our creative process!

We have two locations in what’s called the “Valley of the Stars” in Southern California. If you’ve never been to the San Fernando Valley, then let this be your invitation! We’re close to the homes of many famous celebrities, popular studios, and wonderful historical sites. And since we’re here among all of this Hollywood glamour, we know a thing or two about what’s fresh and new in the jewelry world. You can count on us to make the jewelry you’re looking for.

Take the time to “virtually” tour our factory. We have pictures of the entire process here for you to see. Once you know where your birthstone jewelry is coming from, it’ll take on a whole new meaning.

Get the bling with a Kardashian ring!

Who knew that engagement rings could spark a little bit of sisterly rivalry? Kim Kardashian’s 20.5 karat engagement ring from New Jersey Nets player Kris Humphries is now the talk of her entire family (not to mention most of the country!). Her sister Khloe’s 12.5 karat enegament ring from LA Lakers player Lamar Odom used to be the biggest and best in the family. But now Kim’s ring is the envy of all her siblings. Their sister Kourtney told People magazine, “Kim wins! Kim’s is the largest!”

Kim’s ring features a 16.5 karat emerald-cut center stone flanked by two 2 karat trapezoids. We’re guessing it weighs somewhere around 4 ounces. (It could be more if it’s set in platinum.)

Does all this talk about Kim Kardashian’s ring make your potential fiancé nervous? He really shouldn’t worry. We understand that most men aren’t famous basketball players like the Kardashians’ beaus. We’ve got a few rings that are just as beautiful and stylish as the Kardashians’. If you want to start keeping up with the Kardashians, look no further than diViene. We’ve got the gemstone jewelry that will make you feel like you should be dodging paparazzi, too!

Make that promise... with a promise ring!

This blog post is for the guys out there in diViene-land. We know how hard it can be to pop the question to that special woman. She lights up your world, she makes you feel like a million bucks, but you’re scared that she might not feel the same way you do. Well, it’s time to calm down a little bit. If she makes you feel so wonderful, odds are that you make her feel the same way! So why not take a little leap of faith? You don’t have to take the plunge into full-blown engagement in order to show her how much you care.

So before you choose a diamond engagement ring, why not opt for a promise ring to seal your commitment? Our gorgeous gemstone promise rings are the perfect way to express your love. You don’t have to set a wedding date or even have an apartment together in order to make your mark with one of these promise rings. A promise ring is a tangible reminder of the love you have for one another. There’s no better way to seal the promise of your love than with a ring that features her favorite gemstone.

So, guys, what are you waiting for? Choose a gemstone promise ring from diViene today. It’ll bring a smile to her face and ignite the love in her heart! (Who knows… it might be the next big step in your relationship! But you never know until you try.)