Top 10 Mother’s Day Jewelry Gifts from PenelopePoet.com

Ten timeless jewelry gift ideas to celebrate Mother’s Day and the special women in our lives. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13. If you’re searching for an ideal jewelry gift, PenelopePoet.com has it! Shop our boutique selection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and rings.

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Love is the key that opens every door

Love is the Key® started in 1994 with a simple idea: that Love is the Key® that would open all doors in life. This idea inspired designer Andy Cain to create the first Love is the Key® necklace so we could all be reminded of this powerful message. Whether that love is found in faith, family, friends, life, happiness or success, Love is the Key® jewelry is designed to empower, support and inspire us to put love in everything we do.

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LifeLink Bracelets | Family, Faith, Friends & Fun


When Penelope Poet began in 2007, the goal was to fill a hole in the jewelry market place for shoppers searching for ways to connect with timeless jewelry pieces that hold meaning for themselves and the ones they love. Designers like Glenn Wachler and his brother Link (winner of several international jewelry design awards), have created a thoughtful way to custom build a piece of jewelry that allows Penelope Poet customers to express who they are through miniature mural pieces. The LifeLink bracelet features a choice of sterling silver square charms measuring 9mm x 9mm. The bracelet itself is a simple rubber cord and is easily unlocked — making it quick and easy to rearranage or add more meaningful symbols that represent important aspects of any lifestyle.

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Eight Elegant Egg Gifts


The mark of new beginnings and spark of creation — eggs are a symbol of hope, life, and luck. Penelope Poet’s collection of elegant jewel box eggs make for lifelong keepsake gifts. Each musical egg plays a melody (Swan Lake, Endless Love or Moon River)

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Social entrepreneurism + eco-friendly jewelry = broken link from the chain of poverty

Freedom Stones Green Bracelet at PenelopePoet.comEducation is freedom to dream, to grow, and to live. That’s the motto of Freedom Stones International, a non-profit organization fighting human trafficking through income generation projects.

The woman in the photo is Hagar. She’s from Ghana, West Africa. She endured unimaginable hardships, and through Freedom Stones International, Hagar has a future. She recieved education and vocational training which will allow her more options and an escape from oppression. The bracelet seen here was made from recycled glass and assembled by other individuals who have been rescued from human trafficking. The bracelet is composed recycled glass beads produced in ovens of termite clay by skilled artisans in Ghana, West Africa. The clasp on each Freedom Stones bracelet symbolizes a broken link from the chain of poverty and injustice. To learn more, visit http://www.freedomstones.org

Freedom Stones is dedicated to helping people in Ghana, Cambodia, and Thailand escape the oppressive life of human trafficking victims. According to the organziation, “poverty has historically perpetuated a cycle of slavery, oppression and injustice” in these regions. Freedom Stones began with the leadership of Leah Knippel. Today, the organization provides options by providing people in vulnerable trafficking regions to receive an education and the tools they need to be independent. The organization’s website declares that the idea for Freedom Stones, “was conceived with this truth at its core—people have the will, strength and ability to escape poverty, change their lives and even change the world if only given the right opportunities.”

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5 Poetic Jewelry Gifts: Poem Necklaces from Debroah J. Birdoes

Each necklace that designer Debroah J. Birdoes creates has significant and sometimes hidden messages for the wearer as well as those who admire them. Jewelry designer Debroah J. Birdoes creates pieces that reflect her values: integrity, mercy, humility, and faith. The five necklaces featured below express a range of sentiments from appreciation and gratitude, to friendship, unconditional love, and the joy of long-term relationships.

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A true, one-of-a-kind ring

In ancient times, as far back as the 11th century A.D., the Vikings created and wore hand-woven jewelry for their personal adornment. Whether woven from animal hair, strands of cloth or fine strips of available metals, these hand-woven pieces were cherished as symbols of power and success. This popularity continues today. Hand-braiding and twisting gold wire is a time consuming process and requires great skill and patience to weave or twist wire into these pieces of art. The end result, as with every true art form, produces a true, one-of-a-kind band. PenelopePoet.com strives to combine the best of traditional craftsmanship and new-world technology. We encourage questions! Share your thoughts?

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Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander wears jewelry from PenelopePoet.com

New York Times Bestselling Author, Devin Alexander made a guest appearance on America Now wearing a triangle-cut Rose de France amethyst ring from PenelopePoet.com. Alexander is a celebrity chef and weight loss expert. Her guest appearance on America Now aired Tuesday, February 21st with host Bill Rancic. Alexander shared recipes for roasted fruit and described health benefits of fiber and natural sugars found in whole fruit.
As a dedicated advocate of healthy eating and lifestyle habits, Alexander has made regular appearances on weight loss and fitness programs such as NBS’s hit show The Biggest Loser. Joanne Gouaux is Founder and President of Penelope Poet, LLC. Gouaux says, “Chef Devin’s work is a form of social entrepreneurship reaching the masses through popular media. She makes the concept of healthy cooking accessible to average Americans in an effort to change the obesity epidemic. It’s an honor for me as the founder of Penelope Poet to see contemporary change makers embracing jewelry pieces from PenelopePoet.com.”
The triangle-cut Rose de France amethyst is set in a sterling silver band. The 14mm x 14mm gemstone measures 8.35 carats. Available in whole ring sizes 6 to 10, The Rose de France amethyst ring retails at PenelopePoet.com for $145. Chef Devin Alexander wore the triangle-cut Rose de France amethyst ring at an guest appearance in June 2011 at KCAL 9 studios, CBS Los Angeles, and in a round-table discussion in April, 2011 with Dr. Drew on CNN.

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Men’s Fashion turns to elegance & social grace in the era of social media

Bow and cursty, the gentlemen’s wardrobe is on center stage. New York Fashion Week’s best looks for men included tailored suits, an imaginative use of luxe fabrics, crisp colors and details worthy of a second take. From the present age of social media, men’s couture flashes through time giving a nod to elegant styles from an era infatuated with social grace.

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The Yellow Trend in Fashion

A round-up list of looks and styles featuring the warmth of yellow. This list is a tiny glimpse of the infinite possibilities for working the color yellow. Experiment with spicy, fruity shades for spring, and emerge with bold exuberant tones in summer.

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