Review: Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery Sterling Silver Moonstone Deco Ring

I recently purchased a ring in the Carrie Elizabeth sample sale. Unfortunately they sent the wrong size, then when I put another order in it was out of stock. I was offered a selection of rings that were double the price of the one I had originally chosen, or I could have a refund. I chose the  Moonstone Deco Ring  (£85).

The ring is an Art Deco inspired ring. The central rainbow moonstone is an emerald cut 7x5mm stone. The surrounding rainbow moonstones are baguette cut stones. The width of the sterling silver band is 1.2mm. The ring came in a little pouch, gift box and letterbox sized out packaging so need to wait in to sign for it!

The ring is very ornate and beautiful. The moonstones flash and almost look alive in the sun! It isn’t a ring I would wear every day as I have itchy eyes and wear glasses and I have already scratched a very expensive lens with a ring! A very expensive lesson was learnt that day. I would class it as a going out /occasion ring. 

I really like my replacement ring. I love moonstones and this is the largest semi precious stone ring I own. I’m still disappointed about my original ring but mistakes happen and it’s how their customer service address the issue that’s important. I am willing to give Carrie Elizabeth Jewellery another chance in the future, if I see a piece I like, as their customer service admitted their mistake, apologised and offered a more expensive replacement. 

Review: Z for Accessorize Platinum Plated Silver Healing Ring

 

I purchased the Platnium Plated Healing Ring from the Z for Accessorize rang in the recent Accessorize summer sale - £4.60 from £15. I haven’t been wowed by anything from this range for ages but this ring really jumped out at me in the photo and it is even lovelier in real life.

The ring design is elegant and understated. The ring is light and comfortable to wear. It looks great on its own or stacked with other rings. The stones are labradorite and rose quartz. They are beautifully cut and really complement each other. I am pleased this isn’t in gold plate as my skin is so acidic thanks to my fentanyl patches it would stain my skin, so at last I have found a ring that I love the design of and can actually wear! 

I have bought Z for Accessorize jewellery since it was first launched and more recently the Verneil range: even though I haven’t been particularly enthralled by their recent designs (apart from this one) I do feel they are well made and reasonably priced, especially in the sales. 

 I purchased the items myself and the views expressed on this blog are my own. 

Review: Honu The Cornish Seal Sanctuary Ring

I purchased the Honu Cornish Seal Sanctuary ring  (£25 now £12.50) at the same time I purchased my Under The Sea ring. 10% of profits from the seal ring are to be donated to the Sea Life Trust Cornish Seal Sanctuary to help fund the  rescue rehabilitation and care of seals in Cornwall UK. The sanctuary rescues around 70 grey seal pups from the Cornish coastline every September- March who need help due to reasons ranging from malnutrition to being separated from their mothers. The Sanctuary also provides long term specialised care for those seals who cannot be rereleased in to the wild. 

The ring (and necklace which is no longer available) is made from recycled sterling silver and was designed and made in the UK. It came packed in a little tie string gift bag/ pouch.   The ring is very comfortable to wear as it fits flat against my finger with no sharp ends that could scratch my glasses. I itch my eyes a lot and have destroyed several lens when rings have scratched them when I have been itching my eyes. I love the outside design of the ring but I would have preferred the seal to be flat and look more like a readily identifiable seal. I think this is why I waited for it to be in the sale as I would have liked the seal to be carved or embossed into the silver rather than the 3D effect that was used. I do like the ring and wish I had got the necklace when it was available. 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed on this blog are my own. 

Review Raemi Pari Ring

Amelia Liana is a well known influencer who has been involved in various successful Jewell collaborations. She has finally launched her own jewellery brand Raemi. Her designs combine and are inspired  her Lebanese and Iranian heritage whilst also ensuring her jewellery is full of sparkling magic. 10% of her profits are donated to Young Woman’s Trust, a charity designed to both empower and encourage young women. 

The jewellery is made from either 18 ct gold plate or sterling silver. The first collection was based around the evil eye and comprised of hoops, necklaces and earrings. The second collection is based upon good luck and looks very elegant yet also quirky. 

    I chose the Pari ring (£69) in 18ct gold plate vermeil with peacock blue and dusky stones. The design is inspired by the evil eye. The ring comprises of several evil eyes, each with a blue or dusky stone in the centre of each eye. The ring can be worn on it own or stacked with others from her collection. 

 I find the ring comfortable and light to wear. The stones don’t protrude out of the ring- important if you are a glasses wearer who has itchy eyes and has scratched very expensive lenses because she (me) couldn’t be bothered to remove the ring before itching my eye. The ring is eye catching and unusual. The peacock blue stone reminds me of the blue azure sea whilst the dusky stones have a grey smokey hue. 

My ring came packaged securely in branded packaging and would make a great gift - just stick a bow on the box and it’s ready to go. I think the next item I will try, when it is back in stock, is the Farrah ear cuff  (£29) in sterling silver. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own.