The myth and lore surrounding emeralds has been around for centuries.  Aristotle is said to have believed that emeralds can increase a person’s importance, settle litigation and prevent epilepsy (among other things).

Women from Cleopatra to Elizabeth Taylor, have found emeralds equally as enchanting, if not for their supposed powers, then for their unequalled beauty.

So, to all you May babies, SES is here to help you flaunt your stunning birthstone.  From bracelets and earrings, to rings and necklaces, you can count on us to deck you out in the gems you deserve to wear!

To learn more about emeralds, please check out our education page!

...or hat?

Tiara?

In fact, Duchess was not the only title bestowed upon her.  Kate was also named “Hat Person of the Year” by the Headwear Association, as well as appearing on numerous “best dressed” lists.  There is no disputing that she deserved all honors!

While tiaras might not have become trendy headgear for us commoners, Kate has, with the help of the Princess Di ring, increased the popularity of sapphire jewels.  And of course, here at SES we embrace such trends!

The only question that remains is what Prince William will give his wife on such an important occasion as a first year wedding anniversary. While a traditional UK first anniversary gift is cotton, we think Prince William should nix that and go straight for the jewels…maybe some more sapphires to accompany that ring? I guess we will just have to wait and see…

In the meantime, if you are looking for some royally beautiful jewelry, be sure to check out our selection of color rings here!

After seven years and six kids, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have decided that it’s time to make it official.  And the ring that Pitt designed for Jolie certainly makes a statement!

Created by LA jeweler Robert Procop, the reportedly 16ctw ring features emerald-cut diamonds, set in platinum, which is estimated to be worth around $500,000.

Clearly, some things are worth waiting for!

SES Item #19079

Love the emerald cut look? Check out SES item #19079!

It is, perhaps, for this reason that many consumers, who previously would not consider platinum due to its price, are now seeing it as an attractive option.  As this article found, retailers are finding it easier to sell the platinum option to their customers.  Since the prices are so close, consumers are recognizing that the quality of platinum is perhaps a more worthwhile investment.

On the other side, there are many consumers who do not keep up with current metal prices, and are unaware of the price similarity.  Perhaps if more were aware, platinum would become the metal of choice.

To learn more about platinum, check out our previous blog posting, visit our education page, or check out www.preciousplatinum.com.

May the warmth that this season brings fill you and your families with love, peace and happiness.

Best Wishes,

Your Friends at SES Creations

From simply stunning looks, to more outlandish ensembles, there was so much going on.

Jewels: Fred Leighton for Forevermark

One of our favorite looks was nominee Michelle Williams’ bold red/orange/coral Louis Vuitton gown,

topped off with a gorgeous Fred Leighton for Forevermark 30ctw brilliant-cut diamond necklace and brooch. 

Breathtaking!

Looking for your own showstopping necklace? Try SES’ round diamond tennis necklace, item #38565–>

Item #38565

In the years since the ceremony’s establishment, the clothes and jewelry that the star-studded event features have become almost as (if not more!) important as the actual awards.   

We will be watching with bated breath to see what jewelry rocks the red carpet, and expect to see some similar looks to those that appeared at the SAG Awards and the Golden Globes.

                  –>Be sure to check in next week for our Oscar’s jewelry analysis!

In the meantime, we are happy to announce our updated Education Page on our website! Click here to check it out!

Sunday night’s Grammy awards were all about Adele. 

Not only was she the star act of the night, but the sensational singer went home with a whopping six Grammys, including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Solo Pop Performance.   

Adele’s sparkle was only accentuated by her jewelry–diamond Cartier Habana earrings and a diamond Cartier Nigeria ring finished up her winning look!

While Adele’s singing talent is impossible to duplicate, SES can help you reproduce her jewelry! For a fun alternative, check out our S#1247! 

Cartier Nigeria     vs.    SES’ S#1247

Notoriously frosted in diamonds, the Super Bowl ring is a naturally coveted item. 

As Michael Strahan, former Giants defensive end once stated, “A Super Bowl ring should be a ten tabler, a ring you can see from ten tables away!”

Giants’ Past Super Bowl Rings:

Jewels of all shapes and sizes glittered on nominees and non-nominees alike.  From Angelina Jolie’s vintage black and gold earrings,

to nominee Jessica Chastain’s sapphire and diamond jewels, the one trend that really stood out was oversized and colored drop earrings.

Simply stunning!

SES Item #30090