Jessica Lu wears Peggy Li Jewelry

I first discovered actress Jessica Lu on the MTV show "Awkward" where she plays quirky Ming, who always wears a knit hat and geeky glasses. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that she is a vibrant, gorgeous, funny and talented young woman who is involved with her community and motivating young people to follow their dreams and make change in the world. I immediately thought she'd be an awesome match with Peggy Li Creations jewelry!
A sweet Tweet from Jessica herself when she opened my jewelry gift package!
 I was so lucky that she was open to trying out a few pieces, including some super fun custom-made necklaces (at her request). I was happy to make them and even more excited to see her appearing at amazing celebrity events wearing my handmade jewelry designs!
Jessica Lu at The Young Turks
Jessica looking glam at a The Young Turks election event. She's wearing my Confetti Gem Necklace in Blue.
 She had asked for some necklaces with color that she could pop with her outfits, so I sent her my Confetti Gem Necklaces in all colors and in a variety of lengths!

Jessica Lu Necklace Peggy Li Creations
How does Jessica Lu look so amazing when she loves Taco Bell!
She also loved the look of my Embellished Stamped Pendant Necklace and I was happy to stamp "JLu" on them.

Jessica has supported events like AIDS Walk Los Angeles, The Trevor Project, raising money for Hurricane Sandy victims, and getting out the vote with The Young Turks. All this and she's hilarious, too. But don't just take my word for it, check her out on Twitter at @HiJessicaLu

Thanks so much, Jessica, can't wait to see what you're going to do next!

XOXO,
Peggy

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Coupon for Peggy Li Jewelry

Black Friday Cyber Monday coupon for Peggy Li
It's here a day early and don't fight with the crowds! For Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday weekendsave 20% off* your order at peggyli.com with coupon code:

GOBBLE

Coupon good for a full week, until 11/28/12! This coupon works in addition to the November Free Shipping offer on orders over $100! That's right, if you order over $100 (after coupon savings applied), you get FREE USPS Priority Mail shipping within the US or save $5.50 off First Class International mail for overseas shipments. Get your Black Friday and Cyber Monday savings AND Free shipping this holiday season!

Please note my Holiday Shipping Dates and don't miss this chance to get great personalized jewelry gifts, delicate earrings, simple gemstone necklaces with great savings. Shop from the comfort of home and use your Black Friday and Cyber Monday coupon deal early for best selection and on-time shipping. No fighting those long shopping lines, use your coupon online and get your items shipped directly to you or the person you'd like to gift! Select gift wrap for a PLC white craft box for your items. Your gift message is included on an invoice with prices removed -- please include a TO and FROM greeting in your note!


Thank you for choosing Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry this holiday and supporting small business!

xoxo,
Peggy

*Limit one per customer. Does not include custom orders and orders placed before 11/21/12 .

Shop Local San Francisco Artists and Peggy Li Jewelry

Support local small businesses this holiday season! The holidays are the one time I take my Peggy Li Creations jewelry business out on the road. I love meeting customers and seeing people's reactions when they get to touch and see my jewelry in person. At my table I often have one-of-a-kind jewelry designs as well as great in-person deals. Let's discuss designs and what types of jewelry items you want to see!

I'll be at six (yikes!) awesome, local holiday shopping events this December. Shop my handmade jewelry and find tons of other local gift items like stationary, housewares, food, clothing and more from other local San Francisco artists. Please stop by any (or all!) of these holiday craft shows and say hello! Keep track of these artisan shows and all of my events year 'round on my website at http://www.peggyli.com/events.html

December 1st, 11-6pm San Jose Made Fair
I'll see my South Bay fans at the San Jose Made craft fair in San Pedro Square. Indoors and free to attend, so come on by, rain or shine.

December 3rd, 11:30-2:30pm You Tube Craft Fair
Excited to meet You Tube employees at a private You Tube craft fair event! Thanks for inviting me!

December 9th, 10-6pm San Francisco Made Fair
My biggest holiday craft show of the season! Tons of San Francisco artists will be at Fort Mason. Support local small business and made in San Francisco products.

December 12th, 11-1pm EA Craft Fair
I'll be returning to my old stomping grounds at the Electronic Arts Redwood City campus. See you there!

December 14th, 6-9pm Olive Route Winter Craft Marketplace
So excited to take part in a local craft marketplace in Berkeley with amazing artists at Olive Route Letterpress. Hope to see you there!

If you want to see something specific at any of these shows, please contact me in advance with the details so I can be sure to bring it!

Are you on Pinterest? Pinterest is a great way to organize your holiday shopping! Add any Peggy Li Creations jewelry item to your Pinterest boards by clicking the button on each product page. (You can see my Pinterest Holiday Wish list board here!)

It's easy to add items to Pinterest or to your Amazon wishlist for the holidays with just a click of a button!

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Happy holidays!
xoxo
Peggy

Free Shipping on Orders over $100 in November, 2013 News

I'm excited to offer Peggy Li Creations Jewelry customers Free USPS Priority Mail shipping for US customers (or $5.50 off First Class International for international customers) for any order in November over $100*!  There will be other holiday specials going on in the month of November, stay tuned to my Facebook Page or Twitter feed for updates.

There isn't a better time to shop for your holiday gifts. Be sure you check out my Holiday Shipping dates to ensure you receive your orders in the time you need them.

You may also want to shop for your favorite Peggy Li designs in 2012 because in January 2013 I reluctantly must raise prices across my site up to 25% for some styles. Over the past 10 years I've had Peggy Li Creations,  the prices for materials such as silver and gold have steadily increased. For example, the price for silver has approximately doubled over the past three years, per ounce:

(from Kitco.com)
October 2009 - $17
October 2012 - $34

Silver prices for the past 5 years.
I am passionate about creating my designs with the best materials, including incorporating recycled metals and US made manufacturers whenever possible. I went full-time with my jewelry business this past May and I've had to take a hard look at my expenses and really get serious about running my business properly, so this is just the first in a series of changes to (hopefully) help my business grow. I am so grateful for all my fans and customers who have supported me over the years and hope you understand this latest change. If you have any questions, please leave a comment on this post or send me an email.

Thanks again and I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

xoxo
Peggy

*Offer ends 12/1/12.

2012 Holiday Gift Picks from Peggy Li Creations

It's never too early to start planning you holiday gift lists! I love using my Pinterest boards to organize my wish lists, but you can also add any Peggy Li Creations jewelry item to your Amazon Wishlist by clicking the button on every item page! So simple!

You can find gifts for mom, a gift for your office pal, gifts for your girlfriend and more at Peggy Li Creations! Tons of great handmade jewelry are under $50 and make a special, unique holiday gift idea.

OK so here we go, the best jewelry gifts for 2012 from Peggyli.com --

Best Holiday Gifts for Your BFF
holiday gifts for your BFF
1. Gold vermeil and citrine Lemon Drop Earrings 2. Gold vermeil pendant Simple Dot Necklace 3. Gold plated knot and delicate Eternity Knot Bracelet 4. 14k gold-filled Clustered Circle Necklace 5. Sterling silver Star Ring 6. Sterling silver and gold plated pendants Double Circle Necklace
Best Gifts for Mom
gifts for your mom
1. Blue Ball Earrings Blue chalcedony and 14 gold-filled links. 2. Loved Charm Necklace handmade charm in 14k gold-filled. 3. Milk Quartz Bracelet, chunky quartz and 14k gold-filled links. 4. Sleek and simple Single Bar Necklace 5. Handcrafted 14k gold-filled Rosette Earrings 6. Large Gold Initial Necklaces, large handstamped intial discs. 7. Mixed circles earrings a versatile earring for everyday.

Holiday Gifts Under $50
gifts under $50
1. Tiny Feather Necklace 2. Easy to wear Clustered Circle Earrings 3. Initial Post Earrings a perfect personalized gift! 4. Sweet and sassy Star Charm Necklace 5. Delicate detailed Tiny Rose Bar Necklace 6. Eternity Knot Necklace 7. CZ Earrings sparkly drop earrings
Stay up to date with all the holiday happenings at Peggy Li Creations jewelry, including holiday specials, Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals plus holiday street fair events if you sign up for my email newsletter or like (and add to an Interest List) my Facebook Page. You can also follow my Twitter feed. Choose one or all and don't miss any of the holiday excitement!

xoxo
Peggy

Holiday Shipping Dates 2012


Peggy Li Creations Holiday 2012 Shipping Dates! (for 2013 Shipping Dates, click here!)

The holidays are definitely the busiest time for me here at Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry. Holiday shipping dates are now posted at peggyli.com and below:

***HOLIDAY SHIPPING DATES 2012***

Please remember that mail often takes longer than posted delivery estimates around the holiday season. Please place your orders early to give me time to make and ship your goodies!

For (Continental US) USPS Priority Mail, FedEx and Global Express customers, please place your order by December 15 to ensure delivery by December 24th.

For USPS International Priority Customers, please place your order by December 7 to ensure delivery by December 24th.

If you miss these dates, I'll do my best to ship your packages as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding! Please feel free to email me if you have questions about your order.
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I'm also happy to introduce for my International Peggy Li Creations jewelry customers the option to choose First Class International mail for the flat rate of $8. This option has no tracking and takes up to 14 business days to reach you from the date of shipment. This requires I take your item to the Post Office, so shipments may not occur every day. However, it is a more economical way to ship vs. USPS International Priority mail.


Have a question? Shoot me an email via http://www.peggyli.com.

xoxo!
Peggy

Rebecca Romijn Wears Jewelry by Peggy Li

I mean, wow. Rebecca Romijn wearing Peggy Li Creations necklaces! Better known as Mystique from X-men, supermodel, former Rebecca Romijn Stamos (now married to Jerry O'Connell).

Rebecca has been starring in quirky Adult Swim comedy NTSF:SD:SUV, a parody of police procedurals also starring Paul Sheer, Kate Mulgrew and June Diane Raphael. She plays Jessie Nichols, the super nerdy lab tech who also just happens to be drop dead gorgeous (even if she isn't doused in blue body paint!). Here, she wears my Smoky Quartz bubble necklace in episode "Lights, Camera, Assassination" and in "Comic-Con-Flict"

Rebecca Romijn necklace by Peggy Li Creations


I always love seeing amazing actresses like Rebecca Romijn wearing my necklaces and jewelry. Check out my website and see all of my Peggy Li Creations Press.

xoxo
Peggy

Henri Bendel Open See NYC Oct 19, 2012

Designers, here is your chance to show your work to the buyers at famous NYC store Henri Bendel!

Get more info here: Henri Bendel Fall 2012 Open See.

There can often be tons of people waiting to be seen, so go as early as you can and be prepared to wait. I brought my handmade jewelry many years ago to an Open See they had in Los Angeles, and while the rejection was swift, it was still a very interesting and educational experience. I brought jewelry samples in a shoebox (literally!) and probably should have prepared just a little bit more.

You can start by checking out the other lines carried at Henri Bendel and decide if your work fits in. Henri Bendel has been a New York institution for many years and it is known for accessories (think scarves, gloves and hair accessories). It's like your fashionable Aunt's closet. Think beautiful details and luxe finishes, but at a wide range of price points.

Bring samples of your work that really speak to what you are about, your very best and most representative pieces. Have your story ready for the buyer (that you can give in 30 seconds or less), and know what your target market and price point is. They want to know what your design aesthetic is (like they say on Project Runway -- what does your jewelry say about you?) and how they would market you next to the other designers they already carry.

Even if the answer is "no", remember to be gracious and polite, and be sure to get contact info and request if it would be OK to follow up (and go off and refine your pitch!). I got a the business card of the jewelry buyer before leaving.

Good luck!
peggy
Peggyli.com

October Breast Cancer Awareness Jewelry

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and Peggy Li Creations is proud to announce that 50% of the sales of my Heartfelt Earrings will be donated to Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit organization, "dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer." My Mom is a breast cancer survivor, so this is a cause deep and dear to my heart.

My Heartfelt Earrings are available in sterling silver or a rich gold plated silver and feature faceted red garnets and sparkling pink topazes.

Women young and old should educate themselves about breast cancer and Breastcancer.org is there to help. You can of course donate directly to the cause at their website.
I will follow up at the end of October with the sales results and I hope I have good news to benefit this amazing organization dedicated to helping women be more educated and make decisions about this terrible disease. Can I sell out of this design? If you know of someone who might love these earrings and want to donate to a breast cancer cause this month, please send them my way!

Thank you for your support on this great cause and I hope you love these earrings.

xoxo
Peggy

Delicate Stacking Rings

I am currently in love with delicate stacking rings! Whether they are just simple and thin hammered bands or adorned with charms, I love slim rings that you can stack in multiples onto your fingers.  I keep adding more and more of these slim metal rings to my Peggy Li handmade jewelry collection.

You can't talk about stacking rings without the basics -- I love my Thin Gold Rings, Thin Silver Rings and Thin Rose Gold Rings for stacking on every finger (and maybe even above the knuckle for a midi ring). Made with 14k gold-filled and sterling silver wire, these rings are available in whole and half-sizes starting with size 3 (if you need a special size, don't hesitate to contact me).  Each are soldered by me with sterling silver solder, so each ring has a small seam that shows that each is a hand made creation. Which metal is your favorite for stacking?

thin stacking rings
Thin Stacking rings by Peggy Li Creations. #showmeyourrings

For an even more unique take on stacking rings, I've created these Ombre rings which are half sterling silver, half 14, gold-filled! Get it in a polished or oxidized version.

Oxidized Ombre Stacking Rings by Peggy Li Creations.

A variety of silver stacking rings by Peggy Li Creations
For even more stacking ring options, here are bands that are adorned with cute charms.

1. Little Bee Ring -- sterling silver and bitty bee charm  2. Arrow Ring -- I'm with... a delicate sterling silver arrow charm ring.  

Middle Row:
3. Little Om Ring -- a slim band with a teardrop shaped OM symbol ring. 4. Initial Ring -- you choose the initial  I make the ring for you hand stamped in sterling silver.

Bottom Row:
5. Little Star Ring -- a tiny star worn on a delicate ring is like giving yourself a little boost of superpowers, it's that cute.  6. Little Bird Ring -- put a bird on it! This soaring swallow will always steer you home.

See these delicate stacking rings and other handmade jewelry at my website, http://www.peggyli.com

Keep checking back as I add even more delicate rings to the collection, including some new textured and floral bands in sterling silver!

xoxo
Peggy

FAQ: What Are the Different Birthstones?


I'm often asked by Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry customers what the different birthstones are. I never can remember, so I thought a complete list of popular modern birthstones would be a great blog post. Click on the stone to see a Peggy Li Creations jewelry design you can get in that stone:

Heartfelt Earrings with garnets
January birthstone -- Garnet
February birthstone -- Amethyst
Amethyst Tiny Bubble Necklace

March birthstone -- Aquamarine
April birthstone -- Diamond
May birthstone -- Emerald
June birthstone -- Pearl or Moonstone
July birthstone -- Ruby
August birthstone -- Peridot
Peridot Lotus Blossom Earrings

September birthstone -- Sapphire
October birthstone -- Tourmaline
Tourmaline Chain Necklace
November birthstone -- Citrine
December birthstone -- Turquoise
Turquoise Native Necklace
Gem Cluster earrings in tanzanite, ruby and emerald.




Another great option to celebrate your birthstone are these great personalized necklace choices where you can choose your birthstone. You can also add a birthstone crystal to just about any charm necklace!

Jewelry in Magazines Round Up -- Lucky, Instyle, People StyleWatch

It's Fall and that means mailboxes filled with magazines bursting with fashion week Fall styles! Here is the latest roundup of the best jewelry editorials and the perfect Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry options to complete the latest fall jewelry looks!

InStyle September 2012 issue has a great blurb on star charm necklaces like the one used in Emma Watson's new movie, "Perks of Being a Wallflower". I have some great star charm options (one of my favorite necklaces to wear), including pictured (from top to bottom) a Diamond Star Charm necklace, which features a genuine tiny diamond embedded in the charm, and a Star Charm Necklace that is light and so cute! Plus, I have my own movie news... the Diamond Star Necklace pictured has been shot for new movie "Plush" starring Emily Browning and directed by Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke. You heard it here first!

InStyle magazine October 2012 does it again with an amazing fine jewelry spread featuring lush Baroque inspired jewels like labradorite and garnet in deep rich tones for Fall. I have some awesome handmade jewelry equivalents, like these Midnight Lapis Earrings featuring labradorite and blue lapis lazuli. Or, how about the amazing Green Goddess Necklace that has green chrysoprase stones and totally unique turquoise pendants. 

 October Lucky magazine highlights little personal charm necklaces. Of course Peggy Li Creations has some options for you, including this Tiny Letter Charm necklace (teeny letter charms are so cute, available in sterling silver or gold plated silver) or this totally handmade wire Cursive Initial Necklace. Each one is handmade by me and no two alike!  There are even more personalized jewelry choices if you want to check out all Peggy Li Creations Personalized Necklaces.

I am so loving tiny post earrings right now, so I was thrilled to see a whole page devoted to Stud Earrings in the October issue of People StyleWatch! Right now I'm totally digging my Initial Post Earrings (you can be like Kim Kardashian and wear the initials of your boyfriend or loved one), my Tiny Bar earrings (so modern and cool), or my Open Circle Earrings (could be the perfect everyday earrings). See all Peggy Li Post Earrings here!

Do you love Fall fashion best? In the cool weather in San Francisco, scarves and sweaters are a way of life, so Fall is always welcome!

xoxo
Peggy

5 Burning Questions With Emily Morse

Emily Morse, sex & relationship expert, author, radio host and Bravo TV personality works in my hometown of San Francisco. I love her style and especially love her confidence and curiosity. Of course I wanted to know more about her and what makes her tick! She was kind enough to answer five quick questions:

Q1: How would you describe your style?

Laid back rock n roll with a touch of glamour, easy with quirky edge and maybe a subtle sex appeal.

Q2: Where are your favorite places to shop in San Francisco?

Acrimony/Acre, Harputs, Two Birds.

Q3: How would you describe the dating scene in San Francisco?

The dating scene in San Francisco is very laid back and chill.  A typical first date is often a 'meet up' with friends. I know a lot of women claim they never get asked out in San Francisco.

Q4: What is your go-to outfit for a first date?

Something that is comfortable and makes me feel confident/sexy.   Definitely a little pop of color and something a little body conscious: skinny jeans and great pumps or a dress and booties.

Q5: How important do you think chemistry is vs connection when it comes to a lasting relationship?

I think you need both. They go hand in hand! You can have mind blowing chemistry and zero connection, or intense chemistry and a lackluster connection and neither combination works. You definitely need to have both and sustain both in a relationship.

To me, Emily embodies the SF woman -- independent, outspoken and with her own sense of style. Love her and definitely must check out her San Francisco shopping spots!

xoxo
Peggy

Popular Gemstone Properties

When I lived in Los Angeles, I loved to browse the bins and books of the Psychic Eye bookshop. All the incense, tarot cards and crystals (not to mention the promise of discovering the secrets to your love life and luck) were endlessly fascinating. Endowing gemstones with special properties and the attribution of different meanings to gemstones has been passed down from ancient times. I've scoured the web for a few different nuggets of information and gathered some popular properties, historical, metaphysical and mythological, for some of the most popular gemstones I use for Peggy Li Creations handmade jewelry. Of course the gemstone properties are meant to be informative, in no way do I know or have experienced whether these properties are true!

Amethyst Tiny Bubble Necklace
Amethyst - the name of the stone comes from the Greek for "without drunkenness". A stone that provides peace of mind.

Aquamarine - thought to be a powerful meditation stone. A calming stone that provides clarity.

Carnelian - a stone of great energy that calms fears and your temper.

Chalcedony - provides a healing, cleansing quality, absorbing negative energy.

Citrine - a popular stone to use in jewelry design, the stone promotes positive energy and in some circles, good digestion. If you're in sales, citrine is good said to multiply wealth.

Lemon Citrine Drop Earrings
Garnet - a grounding stone that is said to help you in business. Boosts your self-esteem and strengthens your friendships.

Jade - a stone of positive attitude. Some say it helps you be lucky in love.

Labradorite - stimulates the imagination and brings clarity to the mind!

Moonstone -
moonstone is a very exciting stone, bringing luck in love and in business.

Pearl and Ginko Leaf Bracelet
Pearl - a great gem to wear for centering, representing the solar plexus chakra*. Envelopes wearer with an aura of calm and beauty.

Peridot  - protecting against negative emotion. Soothing when worn at the base of the throat.

Oval Gem Earrings in Ruby 
Ruby - I read that ruby is one of the most powerful stones. Giving ruby as a gift is a powerful token of love. It is a symbol of vitality and courage.

Sapphire - this stone means "Blue" in Greek and is helpful for mental clarity and perception.

Smoky Topaz (or Quartz) - quartzes are protection stones that help clear out negative energy. Smoky quartz (also called smoky topaz) boosts your productivity.

Tourmaline Chain Necklace
Tourmaline - the dual color represents the balance between the feminine and masculine. Attracts love and has strong healing properties.

Turquoise - a stone that has long been worn for protection and seen as a sign of wealth. A symbol of friendship and turquoise also brings peace to a home. Pair this stone with copper to enhance its properties.

For even more healing properties of stones and more, check out this website called Crystal Cure and then hop over to peggyli.com and shop for handmade jewelry with some of these fun gemstone properties in the back of your mind!  Looking for a custom combination of healing stones? I've been known to create a chakra necklace or two. Feel free to message me with your request.

What are your favorite stones? Do any stones just make you feel better when you wear them? Share in the comments, below!

XOXO,
Peggy

* What is a chakra? From Wikipedia: "The concept of chakra features in tantric and yogic traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. Chakra are believed to be centers of the body from which a person can collect energy. They are connected to major organs or glands that govern other body parts." When doing crystal and stone therapy, stones are often applied to specific chakra points for your ailments."

Yoga Jewelry for National Yoga Month

September is National Yoga Month, a month where Yoga fitness professionals promote the health benefits of Yoga to those who are curious about this ancient art! There are free classes and events given around the country, definitely check out the National Yoga Month website if you are interested in learning more.

Here at Peggy Li Creations, there is a great selection of handmade jewelry featuring your favorite Yoga symbols, such as the Om and Tree of Life. Check out my Yoga/Spiritual Jewelry section for all the options!
Yoga inspired jewelry
Lotus Blossom Earrings (Lotuses are also known as Water Lilies) with green periodot. Available in sterling silver and gold plated silver, with choice of peridot, aquamarine or pink topaz. As a beautiful flower that blooms from muddy waters, the lotus blossom is a symbol of purity.



Lotus Blossom Necklace
Lotus Charm Necklace with green periodot.  Available in sterling silver and gold plated silver. Choose your gemstone with choice of peridot, aquamarine or pink topaz.

Om Charm Necklace
Cutout Om Charm Necklace in sterling silver. A sleek, modern OM shape  is also available in gold plate. OM is a sacred symbol, a sound that is the vibration of the universe, the creation of the universe, all of the universe. A very powerful symbol of unity.
Tree of Life Pendant Necklace
Tree of Life pendant on leather cord. A nice large pendant creates a necklace with an earthy, organic feel. The tree of life symbolizes a connection between heaven and earth and appears in many different religions in some form.
Lotus Petal Earrings
Lotus Petal earrings, very Me & Ro! Available in sterling silver and gold plate. A simple, elegant earring to wear for everyday. 

Peggy

7 Pieces of Jewelry Every Woman Should Own

I recently saw a magazine blog post about the "7 Pieces of Jewelry Every Woman Should Own" and thought I would give my own take on this accessorizing topic so near to my heart. Why seven? Who knows?! At Peggy Li Creations, I try and create handcrafted beaded jewelry that is timeless and wearable, so I think I'll have some good jewelry picks for you.

7) Studs - no, not that kind! I'm talking about simple stud or post earrings. Why go traditional ball posts when you could try something more unique, like my Butterfly Post Earrings? Each pair is handmade and unique for you.
6) Statement Earring -- nothing will make you feel more glamorous than a pair of long or chandelier earrings! I have some Indian-inspired chandelier Maharaja earrings with rubies and aquamarine. So very luxurious without a huge price.
5) Bangle Bracelets -- stack them on your wrist for an instant touch of chic. I prefer the thinnest, most delicate bangles in multiples. Try these Thin Hammered Bracelets in a set of three.
4) Initials and Monogram jewelry -- Personal touches make your style your own. I offer many ways to flaunt your initials or the initials of loved ones. My current favorite are these Initial Earrings (and they are stud earrings, as well!). Unusual and personalized for you!
3) Simple Charm Necklaces -- Delicate simple charm or gemstone necklaces can be hard to find! Luckily, I have a big selection for you... tiny charms, many with whimsical and feminine themes. I love this Clustered Circle Necklace, available in both sterling silver and 14k gold-filled. It's a universal shape and easy to layer with other pieces! 

2) Basic Chain Necklaces -- chains can be a powerful addition to your outfit, like a mini suit of armor. Classic and simple, a great chain necklace can dress up an outfit or be a bit of bling for evening. How about this delicate Six Chain Necklace?

1) Pearls -- Pearls, the ultimate classic piece of jewelry! I offer many Pearl Necklaces, but I truly love a great pair of simple pearl earrings, which are always ladylike and in style. Check out my Ted's Pearl Earrings, so simple and elegant. Makes a great gift!
That's the list! What do you think? Please make your must have jewelry suggestions in the comments, let's discuss! I'd also love it if you would pin your favorites to Pinterest, join me on Pinterest here!

xoxo,
Peggy

Style Inspiration: Emily Morse

Emily Morse jewelry by Peggy Li Creations
Emily Morse in LA.
I love reality TV shows. There, I said it! But I have to admit I was a little skeptical about Bravo's latest dating/advice show, MissAdvised. Featuring dating experts from three different cities, I thought I'd check it out because one of those women was from San Francisco. That woman is Emily Morse, the gal behind San Francisco-based radio talk show Sex With Emily http://www.emilymorse.com -- and while the Bravo show is a bit bananas, as expected, Emily herself is not only smart and cool, but I immediately noticed her amazing sense of style. She is casual yet put together, mixing contemporary designers with vintage pieces. It's San Francisco, so her go-to outfit is jeans, boots and a nice top and probably a sweater. I love that she isn't afraid to wear that puffy North Face-style jacket in Napa 'cause let's face it, it's Nor Cal chic and always cold around here!


Emily Morse, Amy Laurent, Julia Allison
Amy Laurent, Emily Morse and Julia Allison visit iVillage in NYC.
See Emily as well as Julia Allison and Amy Laurent of Miss Advised on this iVillage video about what to wear on a first date. Emily was gracious enough to let me send her some pieces of Peggy Li Jewelry (from one SF gal to another) and in the video she's wearing my Geo Shape Necklace in triangle. She also wore it on her press tour in New York and sent me an awesome tweet!  I'm so appreciative of her support. You can check Emily and her dating adventures Mondays on Bravo.

Isn't she sweet? Great Tweet from Emily herself, visit her at @SexWithEmily on Twitter.


































Be sure to check out Emily on Twitter @SexWithEmily, check out what they were wearing on Season 1 of MissAdvised on the BravoTV site, and get the Geo Shape Necklace in Triangle at my site, www.peggyli.com!


xoxo
Peggy