Ooh La la! Feel inspired by the French with chic jewelry and confidence to match. Take sophistication to the next level with subtle layering, sleek charms and polished pieces. Experiment with different textures and colors for a look that is your own. Compliment every outfit with a bit of elegant flair.

Have a bit of fun without compensating refinement with the Ettika Feather Coin Silk Necklace. Simple and elegant, this gold and brown silk necklace is a beautiful find. Love layered necklaces? Try the Arena CPH Nakita Gold and Black Onyx Layered Necklace for a cool spin on the chic layered look. Worn with a simple dress, this necklace completes a knock-out look. For strong elegance and sophistication, adorn your neckline with the Lata K Yellow Gold Teardrop Charm Necklace. You will look so chic and polished that you might as well be on the next flight to Paris!

Show your boldness with chic earrings by Deborah Grivas Designs. Simple and polished, Deborah Grivas Designs Matte Black Marquis Long Earrings are very flattering. Draw attention to your ears by wearing these with a strapless dress. Accessorize with a more traditional and refined style: Tracy Matthews Double Kasmir Earrings. These earrings are tres chic and very mature! Already the proud owner of a beautiful pair of chic hoops? Add flair with Zasha Fleur De Lis Earring Charms. As if the Fleur de Lis design isn’t French enough, these charms will give you the sophistication of a true Parisienne!

Take the Fleur de Lis trend to the next level with the Alex and Ani Fleur De Lis Expandable Wire Bangle. In sterling silver or 18k vermeil, this braclet is simple and beautiful. Who can resist the comfort of an expandable bracelet? For a more modern approach to Parisian charm, try the Jessica Kagan Cushman “Que serait le monde sans les filles?” Bangle. With a French message inscribed, this bangle is anything but boring. Are you a fan of rings? Try the Zasha Signature Pave Diamond Quilted Band. The level of sophistication is beyond measure. With 82 diamonds, this ring will make you the center of attention as you sip your coffee house beverage of choice and gossip ferociously like a true Parisian chic!

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Add international flair to your wardrobe this summer with Bollywood-inspired pieces. Introduce new jewelry to your outfits, such as big, colorful stone jewelry and clinking bangles. Color and design are two fundamental attributes of Indian jewelry. Feel the energy and excitement of Bollywood as you don several of these India-inspired pieces.

Bangles. Traditionally a staple of Indian jewelry, Bangles are generally worn in pairs and are preferable in high quality metals. The noise made by bangles clinking against each other has often been talked of in romantic songs and movies. Adorn your arms with a variety of these bangles and spend the night conducting your own symphony! Try Anna Beck Set of Gold Plated Bangles and Jennifer Zeuner Multicolored Gold Filled Bangles for a delightful touch.

Cuffs. Set in semi-precious stones and adorned with intricate designs, cuffs can be a perfect addition to any outfit. Wooden cuffs are especially natural looking and can be reminiscent of Bollywood films when set in bright colors. Slip the Isharya Turquoise Nizam Cuff and Isharya Nizam Wood Cuff on your wrists for a delicate look.

Outspoken necklaces. Big. Bold. Outspoken. Timidness will not be on your agenda with Bollywood-inspired necklaces. The bigger, the better. Try finding a piece with large stones or complicated designs. Gold is preferrable but silver will also do. Take a look at the Kenneth Jay Lane Emerald Royal Necklace and the Lisa Stewart Leaf Pendant with Mother of Pearl and get ready to move to the energy of Indian song.

Large earrings. Ornate earrings are perfect for the Bollywood theme. Try decorated drop earrings, such as Wendy Mink Tabitha Earrings or Wendy Mink Peacock Earrings.

Oversized rings. No Bollywood ensemble is complete without large, attention-grabbing rings. Make your fingers sparkle as much as your smile. Slip the Pade Vavra Sapphire Stalactite Ring and the Melinda Maria Pavé Marquis Ring onto your fingers. The grace of your hands moving to the music will be more captivating then ever before once you are decked out in Bollywood-inpsired bangles and rings.

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When we’re heading out on the next big adventure, though our dreams may be vast, our suitcases surely are not. A typical dilemma arises: which pieces of jewelry should I bring that can get the job done, making me look spectacular while I’m abroad??

During the daytime, simple but fun pieces are absolutely necessary. Who really wants to look like a tourist anyway? Embrace your beauty and flaunt your style. No one is going to mistake you for a fanny-pack-carrying foreigner as long as you’ve got your look together, from cute kitten heels and mini dresses to gorgeous jewelry. We recommend signature personalized pieces so that the cute foreign boys will remember your name long after you’ve returned home. Are you exploring the jungle? Put on the Arena CPH Talia Silver Leaf Necklace. It’ll make you feel right at home, minus the bugs!! Romping through flower-filled fields in Ireland? Don the Arena CPH Luba Gold Clover Necklace and test your luck. Also, try a casual but quirky piece, such as the Calico Juno Turquoise Necklace. A daily-wear bracelet is the Ettika Dove Bracelet. Simple and comfortable, this piece looks and feels great while exploring all day. Because you will be exhausted by the end of a long day, try wearing light weight earrings, such as Arena CPH Love Gold Heart Studs. These studs are cute and chic. For those of you who prefer dangling finds, put on a pair of Calico Juno Hammered Heart Hoop Earrings. These romantic hoops look incredible and feel amazing too!

When the sun has set and the night sneaks in, it’s time for the next great adventure to begin. Sexy heels? Check. Gorgeous dress? Check. Show-stopping jewelry? We’ve got you covered: make that another check. Wendy Mink Miranda Earrings are unique and quite gorgeous. These will sure have the local boys staring! With the Arena CPH Malene Silver Bracelet gracefully sitting on your wrist, you will stun everyone around you. We highly recommend the Zasha White Gold Scalloped Tear Drop Pendant as the piece that will make you drop dead gorgeous. It is simply spectacular. The only other thing you could possibly need for a big night out during your travels is a cute clutch. Try the Lorelei Isa Baby Croc Gold Clutch for all of your makeup and other essentials. What are you waiting for? The world is waiting for you!

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Put on your Greek sandals and plunge into the Greek fervor this summer. Feel the cool breeze of the Greek islands as you adorn yourself with beautiful pieces that are reminiscent of ancient Greece.

The Evil Eye:
Become a local by donning this traditional charm: the Evil Eye. Worn to ward off evil and harm, this charm can be found all over Greece, as well as Turkey and the Middle East. Although this symbol is known to protect against the Evil Eye of envy, wearing it will only make you the center of attention! We offer many variations of the Evil Eye by Ettika, including Hamsa bracelets, Evil Eye cuffs and Evil Eye leather bracelets.

The Phaistos Disc:
One of the famous archaeological mysteries of Greece, the Phaistos Disc has been recreated on jewelry time and time again. It is a classical Greek symbol and must-have when it comes to interesting jewelry. Ettika’s representation of the Phaistos Disc is priceless. Dangling from a gold chain, the coin-sized replica adds mystery and a cultured edge to any outfit. Flaunt your worldly knowledge by layering the Ettika Phaistos Coin Chain Necklace with your favorite charms from around the world. If you’re not a fan of necklaces, the design is also conveniently available on a fashionable bracelet.

Golden Leaves:
A symbol of victory and success, laurel and olive leaves were highly coveted in Ancient Greece. Become a Greek goddess with the Pade Vavra Gold Leaf Cuff. The leaf design is a gorgeous addition to any summer time outfit or elegant evening attire. This Greek-inspired cuff will only make you feel stronger and more beautiful. It’s as if the ancient Greek gods were smiling down on you.

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