Posts Tagged ‘wedding jewelry’

A Rare Beauty, Yellow Diamonds Make a Comeback

Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011

Yellow diamonds have always been a favorite around the Adorn office so we’re proud to see they’re finally getting their due. Their popularity is on the rise as the unique coloring of this rare diamond becomes more appreciated – and dare we say, a trend?

Sotheby’s auction house location in Geneva recently made headlines when it offered at auction the largest yellow diamond in the world. Going price? More than $10.9 million!  But you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy the beauty of the yellow diamond, as some of our Adorn clients are finding out. This past September, Amber looked sophisticated and elegant wearing a yellow diamond pairing from Adorn Brides for her wedding jewelry.

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World's largest yellow diamond

Of our two yellow diamond earrings available for brides to rent, Amber opted for our Crestwood earrings, shown here in her wedding photo. Retailing for nearly $15,000 and packed with charm, we consider it a steal for a rental price of $200.

A beautiful piece in its own right, Amber chose our Ashcroft pendant necklace which coordinated beautifully with the earrings she selected. Featuring a princess cut yellow diamond surrounded by white diamonds in a white gold setting, our Ashcroft necklace is one of our favorites and rents for $140.

Amber gave this testimonial about her experience with Adorn:

“What an amazing experience I had with Adorn! Everyone complimented my beautiful jewelry for the night and I couldn’t have felt more like a princess. Never would I have been able to wear such amazing yellow diamonds if it weren’t for Adorn!!  Thank you again so much for helping to make my day great!”          -       Amber, 9/10/11

For brides interested in our yellow diamond collection, be sure to also check out our Everett earrings. A yellow diamond drop earring surrounded by white diamonds, our Everett earrings rent for $150.

Adorn client Amber wearing yellow diamonds on her wedding day

Amber, wearing yellow diamonds on her wedding day

As you can see from her wedding photo, Amber did a great job incorporating yellow diamond jewelry into her wedding day. The yellow diamonds coordinated well with her overall wedding colors and a bouquet of yellow and gold flowers. The uniqueness and character of the yellow diamond jewelry really complemented the delicate, lace neckline of Amber’s wedding dress; it framed the pendant necklace beautifully and created a romantic look for Amber on her wedding day.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offers a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

Veterans Day Weekend Special Offer From Adorn Brides

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

In honor of our veterans and active military personnel, Adorn Brides is proud to announce that we’re offering 10% off for all orders this Veterans Day weekend, and donating 10% of every sale to the Wounded Warrior Project. Visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org to learn more about this great organization and feel good about your order. Enter Promo code: VET2011   expires midnight 11/13/2011

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Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offers a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

It’s All About the Dress

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Congratulations to Randy Fenoli on his new book, “It’s All About the Dress:  Savvy Secrets, Priceless Advice, and Inspiring Stories to Help you Find ‘The One’”! The star of TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress, Randy also stars in Say Yes to the Dress: Big Bridal Bliss and Randy’s Top Ten. As Fashion Director for Kleinfeld Bridal, Randy personally sees over 15,000 brides each year, so his experience with brides is extensive. 
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It's All About The Dress

Photos used throughout the book are photos of real brides – in all ages and sizes. (Now, here’s an expert that gets women!)   Other topics covered include dress and wedding budgets, wedding accessories, and bridal party attire. Whether it’s in his role as Fashion Director of Kleinfeld Bridal or author of his new book, Randy’s goal is to make women feel her most beautiful on her special day, and this book will help brides do that.

“It’s All About the Dress” is full of great fashion advice for brides, including suggestions on flattering cuts, fabrics and styles for different body types. As he states in this interview on The Today Show (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/45149664/ns/today-books/t/randy-fenoli-explains-why-its-all-about-dress/ ), the book title was written in jest;  Fenoli stresses to brides that although the dress is symbolic of your personal style, its purpose is to reflect how the dress makes you feel – beautiful – on your most important of days.  We love Randy’s take on the traditional fashion advice women have received regarding body shape – throw out the pear shaped metaphors, women aren’t fruit!  He discusses this further in the book, under Rule #7. 

Clemons Earrings & Clark Bracelet - Adorn.com

Clemons Earrings & Clark Bracelet - Adorn.com

 During The Today Show interview linked above, Randy presented a gown by Tara Keely (TK 2201) which retails for $1,925. The dress is an ivory, Alencon lace, A-line bridal gown with V-neckline, keyhole back and cap sleeves. It features a satin ribbon at the natural waistline with floral organza appliqué and chapel train. 

We completed the look for this beautiful gown with Adorn Brides’ dangle marquis diamond earrings, the Clemons earrings, an accessorizing piece which complements the overall look at an affordable rental price of $160. Our Clark bracelet finishes off the look; the Clark bracelet is an elegant and unique flower bracelet that beautifully incorporates 5 total carats of diamonds and rents for $190.   These pieces are classic and romantic. More importantly, we share Randy’s belief that on your wedding day, the focus should be on how your clothes and jewelry make you feel.  Our experience with brides who have chosen to wear real diamonds on their wedding day is a great example; it feels special to wear real diamond jewelry on your most special of days, and they lend authenticity, as well as glamour and elegance, that carry over into how you feel on the day you exchange “I do’s”.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offers a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

Free Deal Alert Adorn Brides Gift Cards

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

100% Off – $25 Adorn Gift card 

Gift cards for 100% off?! It doesn’t get much better than that! Dress Rush is now featuring a new type of sale that you’re sure to love.. 100% free deals! There’s no catch, fine print, or hidden gotchas… it’s just one more way we are making sure our members always get access to luxury for less. To get this free deal, jump over to Dress Rush, and share it on Facebook or Twitter.

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Use this gift card on anything from Adorn.com, including their newest best seller, the Middleton Earrings, replicas of what Princess Kate wore on her big day. Because every fashionista knows, no look is complete without the perfect accessory.

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Something Borrowed Contest Winners

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

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We have our winners! Our Something Borrowed contest has ended. Below are the names of our 20 lucky winners who will receive a $25 Adorn Brides Gift card and DVD of the movie “Something Borrowed”:

Cristen C., Kelly M., Kyisha B., Crystal S., Jessica K., Jennifer J., Amy S., Cathy B., Tammy R. Ellen B., Jennifer F., Chantal H., Katiria S., Jacey D., Melinda E., Heather A., Stephanie E., Kasey S., Holly C., Pam S.

Thanks to everyone who entered. For those of you not listed, depending on your event date, you may be interested in entering our Cute Couples Contest which starts tomorrow.  The winner will receive a free jewelry set rental from Adorn Brides, valued at up to $400! Click here for details and to enter http://www.adorn.com/contest-bridal-jewelry.aspx .

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

We’ve Got Your “Something Borrowed” Covered

Tuesday, August 9th, 2011

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Some brides still adhere to the old adage “something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue” for good luck. For brides bogged down with other, more important, wedding planning details, coming up with each of the “somethings” can prove somewhat elusive. We’re about to change that.

Starting today, Adorn Brides is kicking off our Something Borrowed Sweepstakes, and giving away a $25 gift card to twenty lucky winners to rent jewelry from Adorn for their wedding day. It’s the ultimate “something borrowed” you could find – fine diamond jewelry for you to “borrow” at an affordable price, with a gift card to boot!

We’re also partnering with Time Warner to celebrate the August 16th release of the hit movie “Something Borrowed” on DVD and Download to Own, and giving away a DVD to our winners as well. The movie, starring Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin, is the perfect bridesmaid get together movie – what bride can’t use a break from wedding planning stress to relax with her girls?

Winners will be chosen at random. Click here to enter the Something Borrowed Sweepstakes contest.

Be sure to visit us on Facebook and share with other brides what you’re using for your something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. There are a lot of great ideas out there and we love to hear them!

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more click here.

LOL – All the Way to the Bank

Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Today’s brides are fortunate that so many great online resources exist to help a bride plan her wedding -and plan her wedding on a budget, which is what we’re all about. We came across another great article about renting options for brides, this one at http://www.bridefinds.com/2011/5-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-rent-for-your-wedding-cakes-diamonds-veils-more/. It appears that more brides are catching on – and laughing all the way to the bank.

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Bride Finds - Got the ring? Now get the rest.

It’s only been recently that brides have as many options as they do for renting wedding related items, rather than buying. In the past, the options for brides to rent included renting the reception hall, renting the tables and chairs, and renting the table linens. As the green movement evolved, peoples’ perceptions changed. It’s now commonplace to consider whether an item can be used by someone else.

Of course, the other big factor that’s contributed to the popularity of the rental industry has been the economy (recessions tend to do that). For brides, that means more options to save. Today’s brides can rent their wedding dress, rent their bridesmaid dresses, and rent jewelry – real, top quality, fine diamond jewelry that wasn’t even an option for brides to purchase in the past, or present, because of the high cost of diamond jewelry.

Our advice? Consider all your renting options, you’d be doing your wedding budget a favor. Just don’t rent the husband – and try not to meet him on a reality show.

Adorn Brides is the leader in fine diamond jewelry rental. We rent fine diamond jewelry to brides and women for special occasions. Adorn also offer a FREE personal style consultation to brides needing a professional opinion or assistance selecting the most appropriate bridal jewelry for their wedding day. Whether it’s diamond earrings, a diamond necklace, or diamond bracelet, we’re sure you’ll find something you love in our extensive collections. If you’re new to the concept of renting jewelry, learn more, http://www.adorn.com/how-it-works.aspx .

Adkins Earrings & Masterson Bracelet

Adkins Earrings & Masterson Bracelet

Adorn Brides Recognized by Fox Business News

Friday, June 17th, 2011

 

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As a new millennium company, we’re always happy to be recognized by other businesses and the media regarding the services we provide, so we were thrilled to be mentioned in this Fox Business News article as one of the top 5 companies people are turning to in order to en“rich” their lives on a reasonable budget.

At Adorn, we feel our main mission is to assist brides in looking glamorous (and their best) on their wedding day by providing them the opportunity to do so within their budget. The high-end, real diamond and gold jewelry we provide is out of most brides’ budget, at a time when the occasion definitely calls for “looking your best”. In today’s economy, we feel we’re providing an even greater service to assist brides in this endeavor.

Thank you to our past clients who are referring their friends and a special thanks to Lauren Covello with Fox Business News for helping us get the word out to budget conscious brides who deserve the elegance and sophistication that used to be reserved for high dollar weddings.

Please click here to read the full article.

Beach Wedding Beauty

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Is there anything more magical than a beach wedding?  It would be hard to convince us otherwise after seeing the wedding photos of Adorn Brides customer Sarah C., courtesy of New Ground Photography.

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With gorgeous weather, a backdrop of turquoise ocean water, and bright, sunny, blue skies, Sarah and Tony were wed on the beach at Marco Island, Florida last month.  It’s hard to beat the beauty and magic of nature– a bouquet of bright, multi-colored assorted flowers helped to set the mood with a tropical, cheery feel. The vibrant colors surrounding her white wedding gown, you can almost feel the ocean breeze, excitement, and love in the air.     

For this once in a lifetime moment, both Sarah and her mother turned to Adorn to rent jewelry and accessorize their look for this special occasion. Adorned with our Lockwood earrings and Chadwick bracelet, Sarah’s sophisticated, romantic style flowed effortlessly as she wore a beautiful, fitted gown laced up the back with embroidered flower shoulder straps. Her mother, Joanne, wore the Miles earrings and Silverwin bracelet, which sparkled against her deep blue, strapless dress.

We love hearing from our brides after the wedding and sharing their beautiful photos as inspiration for women still in the planning stages for their own wedding. Thank you to this great mother and daughter team for their kind words which follow, and for letting us be a part of that special day for their family.

“Thank you for making Sarah shine on her wedding day.  I also loved my earrings and bracelet as well. If I need to use your company again it will be with great pleasure- wish I had another special occasion.” – Joanne and Sarah

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Get Out the Vote and Adorn Yourself at Our Expense

Friday, May 13th, 2011

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It’s like an ancient ritual in your womanhood journey – you served as the loyal friend for years… and then one day, you’re asked to wear the bridesmaid dress.  Talk to any woman and she could probably share a story or two about having served as a bridesmaid in a friend’s wedding.  Stories abound of dresses that were horribly colored (“Is that a rainbow colored dress?”) or ill fitting.  Fortunately, bridesmaid dresses have evolved, but the bridesmaid experience remains a colorful one, filled with many memorable moments. (Run across a bachelorette party in progress before?)

To celebrate the relationship between a bride and her bridesmaids, we’re having a bridesmaid photo contest (because you can’t share a photo of yourself in an ugly bridesmaid dress with too many people). The photo can be a picture of the best or worst bridesmaid dress you once wore.  

Enter the contest here on our website, post your photo and a comment or two, and then get out the vote. Have your friends vote, have your family vote, you can even have your dentist vote if you have to.  If you’re the person with the most votes, you’ll win a FREE diamond jewelry set rental for your wedding day, a $400 value!  Look glamorous on your wedding day without another wedding day expense.

Contest ends June 30, 2011. Good luck!

If you have already placed an order or plan to before the contest ends, you will be given a refund for your order if you are selected as the winner.