Mrs. Jumbo

Jennifer Meyer elephant necklace, $7,550 at Net-A-Porter. It is made of 14k gold with  0.90ct diamonds.

One of my son's favorite Disney movies is Dumbo, it happens to be mine, too. I just love the values the story teaches us--friendship, love, acceptance, perseverance, and confidence among others. I especially love Mrs. Jumbo's unconditional love for her son, primarily because I am a mother, too. The part of the movie that brought me to tears was when Mrs. Jumbo sang Dumbo a lullaby. I can feel a mother's love overflowing at that moment.

So, whenever I see an elephant, real or otherwise, like this Jennifer Meyer necklace, it reminds me how great a mother's love can be.

Do you believe in angels?

Rachel Roy winged stretch ring, $38 at Macy's.

My mom always tell me, "You don't need to grow wings to be an angel. Just live with love, kindness, humility, and forgiveness and people will realize that an angel is among them."

Want to buy the world's largest emerald?

Photo from shine.yahoo.com.

This gigantic emerald of 57,000 carats--the world's largest--will be auctioned on January 28 by Western Star Auctions in British Columbia, Canada. It weighs 11.5 kilograms and around 12 inches long. It is currently valued to $1.15 million (pretty expensive for a rough cut emerald).

The football-sized 'Teodora' (God's gift in translation) emerald was discovered in Brazil.

Tribal Inspired Necklaces

My sister was so generous to buy me three tribal inspired necklaces. She knows my weakness. And she didn't have to spend a fortune to please me. She bought these necklaces from a thrift store in Manila.

This necklace and bracelet set is a Christmas gift from a former boss. She loves me so much that even after two years of not working for her, she never fails to give me gifts during special occasions.

Tribal Inspired Necklaces by joannalyne featuring hippie jewelry

Spring/Summer Necklaces

Photo from here.

It will be summer here in less than two months. I am excited like a child! Summer is the season of colors... the brightest and boldest ones. It is the time for accessories fanatics to go overload and be forgiven. Why don't you get your accessories box and see if your bright necklaces are still bright, otherwise, check-out my  picks for you.

Mystic Light Hand of Miriam turquoise necklace

Mystic Light Hand of Miriam turquoise necklace, $1122 at Max & Chloe.

My grandmother used to work in Egypt and every time she comes home for a vacation, she always brought with her trinkets from the country. Her trinkets made me more interested in reading about the ancient Egyptian culture. I remember the model sized pyramids of Giza, sphinx, and famous pharaohs were proudly displayed in the living room. She even bought jewelries with Egyptian character designs like this Hamsa turquoise necklace.