If you have a special man in your life and you are searching for the perfect gift, here are a few ideas.  (Part 1 of this article was published on 1/10/09.)

 

If the man in your life is particularly shy when it comes to wearing jewelry, or perhaps he is a man who just likes to stick to the basics, this ring could be the perfect choice for him.  A beautiful square-cut piece of black onyx tops the brawny sterling silver band.  No frills, and easy to coordinate with many outfits and many occasions.



If your man likes a little bling when he’s out and about, then this sterling silver mens ring with 4 princess cut CZs  and 16 round CZs will make a great gift.  The texture atop the silver band adds to the sparkle and shine of the ring, so the “bling” effect is sure to be noticed.



If your sweetheart could be classified as a “gentle giant” or a “teddybear”, this large mens’ spinner ring may be just the right fit for him.  Available in ring sizes 8-13, this sturdy sterling silver wide band with a crosshatch pattern has a rope-shaped spinner band to top it off.  Your cuddly man will appreciate the masculine appearance with the easy wearability.



If your sweetheart is at the brink of graduation, or a job promotion, give him the added confidence he deserves with the gift of handsome cufflinks.  This pair is a modern rectangular shape with a high-class black genuine onyx inset.

If she likes to get attention, she'll love wearing this to social events.  This 25-stone CZ ring is surprisingly inexpensive, too!

If she supports village artisans, OR frequents the spends a lot of time at the arts/crafts store, OR has expressed a desire to flamenco dance, this set of chandelier earrings is probably well suited for her personality.

If she prefers to life a simple life: she's not very demanding, she doesn't do anything in excess, then this very elegant but uncomplicated garnet heart ring 

will probably suit her perfectly.  Even "complicated" women like a bit of simplicity now and then. 

If she is a very sentimental person, she likes to keep the special ones close to her heart.  Give her this heart-shaped locket with blue topaz accent, and make her day.

 

Don't see anything that suits your lady love?  Don't worry; we'll have more Sweetheart Gifts for Her next week.

 

Cubic Zirconia comes closer than any other gem material to matching the characteristics of a diamond.  Check out these 5 reasons why CZs are a better purchase than diamonds:

1. CZs are a much less expensive alternative.

2. CZs have a greater visual "fire" than diamonds, or flashes of color.

3. As diamonds are rarer, many are mined in conflict zones, and there is no doubt bloodshed in the diamond trade.

4.  CZs are available in many, many colors, so your options are almost limitless.  Colored diamonds, however, are harder to find and even more costly.

5. Contemporary production of CZ is virtually flawless, whereas diamonds usually contain impurities, or have some sort of defect.

Explore ZuluMoon's Sterling Silver CZ jewelry, a selection of over 1300 items!

If you like the ring pictured above, click here.

 

              

Recent rumors have spread about a possible breakup between Jennifer Lopez and her husband Marc Anthony, after they were supposedly seen apart and without their wedding rings.  What scrutiny celebrities subject themselves to!  So, while attending a political inauguration in Puerto Rico on January 2, they made sure to have their arms around each other and their expensive wedding rings were proudly displayed.  Their celebrity publicists addressed the press directly as well, to squelch the rumors of an unhappy matrimony. 

If you like Jennifer Lopez’s jewelry ensemble as worn in the photos, I suggest the more practically-priced Sterling Silver  CZ options from ZuluMoon, including the CZ heart dome ring  and the CZ drop earrings.

 

                      

                    

 

Attention fellow lovers of the color pink.  We are in an age where we can express ourselves without restraint.  Isn’t it wonderful?  Nearly anything you could possibly need or want to buy is available in the color pink.   I look around me and I think: "Am I a real sucker because I buy all of these things in pink, or am I just very fortunate to be able to surround myself with beauty?"  I would like to think it’s the latter.  I own the pink RAZR phone as pictured above, and it’s uncanny how frequently it coordinates with my outfits.  And my pink-rimmed glasses on the days that I wear them.   I love going through airports with my pink luggage, and my Nikes with the hot pink swooshes.  I don’t do this on purpose…it just sort of happened.  I suppose my obsession began on Day One when I was swaddled in a pink blanket.  What about you?

If you are in the same boat as me, then you’ll be pleased to know that ZuluMoon has CZs available in (you guessed it) the best color in the world, pink.  They have a wide array of styles, and a variety of shades from pale pink to hot pink.

  See all the pink rings at zulumoon

 

                         

 

 

Kate Winslet, the A-list actress, is seen here at the premiere of her latest film, Revolutionary Road.  Having been in the international stardom spotlight for well over ten years now, Ms. Winslet still manages to grab headlines.  Today in a London newspaper, The Daily Mail, they showed in a special-interest column exactly what Kate Winslet’s hair would look like on other celebrities.  It was silly, yes.  But it solidified in my mind that she has reached an iconic status and that her style is worth noticing.  Overall, it is attractive and not too complicated.

At the movie premiere, she wore the short black dress with sequin asymmetrical neckline, and black platform pumps.  For jewelry, she opted for some simple diamond earrings and a multi-strand diamond tennis bracelet.  What a simple combination!  Ah, but diamonds are a bit too pricy for most of us to splurge on. Instead, try ZuluMoon’s CZ 3-strand tennis bracelet that you can add to your jewelry collection, and keep for years’ worth of glamorous nights out for a much more reasonable price. 

 

This blog posting is a must-read for anyone who is in a serious relationship, or who could enter one in the future.

Have you ever lost anything while on vacation?  Perhaps a bottle of shampoo, a jacket, or even worse…a wedding ring?  It happens.  When a wedding ring goes missing, it causes stress, emotional strain, and sometimes a substantial financial loss.  I was watching a talk show a few months ago, which featured Honeymoon Disasters, and it highlighted one couple who were on a boat ride during their first week of wedded bliss when the bride's ring splashed into the water.  For this couple, heartache and a strained relationship followed. 

The talk show offered some sage advice: buy an extra set of wedding rings, a “vacation set”, preferably CZs instead of diamonds, so that you can keep your larger investments at home.  Every couple should consider doing this, as a bit of insurance, and peace of mind.  Then, if your new CZ set gets lost while on vacation, the financial loss and emotional impact will be far easier to handle.

ZuluMoon.com has many CZ wedding rings available for men and women, which are both affordable and attractive.   Are you brainstorming for an upcoming gift opportunity for your other half?  Give her a Vacation Wedding Set!

 

                                

 

Actress Rosario Dawson has a long list of roles, most famously Rent and Sin City.  She looks ever so elegant and grown-up in the photo above.  Wearing a black velvet jacket, her makeup is expertly done to achieve the smoky eye look.  Second only to her bright smile are her sparkling chandelier earrings.  They suit her so well.

You can find affordable CZ chandelier earrings right here on Zulumoon.com as well.  If you like the style that Ms. Dawson is wearing, check these out.

 

 

 

Monograms will not be going out of style anytime soon.  Personalization is everywhere, even in today's economy.  It's common to see the typical monogrammed stationery, embroidered linens, custom doormats, and small leathergoods.  Also on the market are a few extremes, like a meat brander by Williams Sonoma so that you can burn your initials onto your steak as it grills.  Why do we like monograms?  Is it an assertion of ownership and territory?  Is it narcissism?  Or, do we simply develop a fascination with the letters in our own names over time?

Hopefully you didn’t expect to find the answers to those questions in this blog.  But, we can show you an affordable monogram pendant that you’ll wear with pride.  It also makes a super gift.   These pendants are accented with Cubic Zirconia and they are a great size, too...adaptable for necklaces or bracelets.

 

When a polished starlet walks the red carpet, her style glows from head to toe.  Jennifer Aniston is one of many ladies who have grown fond of the diamond-covered chandelier earrings.    They drape nice and low, they sparkle, and they scream: glamour luxe.

You don’t have to star in a box-office hit to get this look.  Zulumoon.com has a selection of chandelier earrings.  Our diamond-like shine and sparkle comes from CZs, making them both beautiful and affordable.  If the chandelier earrings in Ms. Aniston’s photo has captured your attention, may we suggest these CZ teardrop earrings.