Queen Elizabeth 2 - Tiaras and Hats

Queen Elizabeth 2 was born Princess Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21 April 1926 in London, UK to her parents Prince Albert, Duke of York (later King George V1) and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon. She married her distant cousin, Phillip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh on 20 November 1947. They had four children, Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward. She became Queen on 6 February 1952 at the tender age of 25 and was crowned on 2 June 1953.


Queen Elizabeth 2, the ever glamorous queen, is celebrating 60 years on the throne this week.  

  

       

                  

  

  

 

 

  

Jewelry & your face shape

Have you ever thought about how jewelry can enhance your face shape? Not to worry as not many of us do! 

Before you can determine which jewelry would suit your face shape, you need to determine what your actual facial shape is. 

To determine your facial shape:

• Stand in front of a large mirror in a room with good lighting.
• Pull your hair away from your face into a bun or a ponytail.
• Trace the shape of your face with an erasable marker or an old lipstick onto the mirror. An alternative would be to ask someone to take a photo of your face.
• Step away from the mirror and evaluate the shape you have drawn or the shape of your face in the photo.
• Compare the shape of your face with the below illustrations to determine your face shape.

Illustrations of face shapes

Now for the fun part! Determining which jewelry will suit your face shape. Look for your face shape below to see which jewelry you should be wearing to enhance your natural beauty.

Heart/Inverted Triangle/Diamond Shaped Face:

Earrings: dangle or drop earrings help to lengthen the face.

Necklaces: chokers help contrast and soften the sharp angle of the chin.

Round/Square/Triangular Shaped Face:

Earrings: try elongated shapes such as ovals or angular shapes such as rectangles. Square shaped faces look particularly well in teardrop earrings.

Necklaces: look for necklaces that elongate your face, typically necklaces that extend below the neckline (28" to 32").

Rectangular/Oblong Shaped Face:

Earrings: choose short or round earrings to contrast the longer face shape.

Necklaces: chokers, especially if you have a long neck.

Oval Shaped Face:

Earrings: dangle earrings (not too long), preferably angular shaped.

Necklaces: can be either long or short (if you have a long neck, then chose a shorter necklace)

Choosing jewelry for your skin tone

Does it matter what color jewelry you wear with your skin tone?

Yes and no!

Yes, because certain colors do enhance certain skin tones.

No, because if you feel comfortable in the jewelry you are wearing, your confidence will soar in how good you look, no matter the color of the jewelry! 

To help you bring out your best look, here is info on how to determine your skin tone and the jewelry colors that best suit it.

What is my skin tone?

Your will either have a warm or cool skin tone. It is amazingly easy to determine your skin tone! Just flip over your hand, palms up, now have a look at the veins on your wrist. (The spot where you dab your favourite perfume!) Are your veins greenish or bluish in color?

Nicole Kidman -
Warm skin tones

Warm skin tones

• Greenish veins indicate that you have a warm skin tone.
• You will notice yellow or golden-apricot undertones when you look in the mirror.
• You tan easily or you have a higher threshold to sunburn.
• Your eye color is either brown, black or hazel.
• Your hair color is usually natural red, orange, strawberry blonde or brown hair with a reddish tint.

Some famous people with warm skin tones are: 

Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Renee Zellweger, Ellen Degeneres, Diane Sawyer and Nicole Richie. 

Gwyneth Paltrow -
Warm skin tones

Cameron Diaz -
Warm skin tones

Renee Zellweger -
Warm skin tones

Jewelry for warm skin tones

• Yellow gold is your main jewelry metal.  
• You will also look fabulous in pewter, brass and copper colored metals. 
• Wear coral or golden toned pearls
• Focus on earth-tone colors such as coral, orange, an earthy green, brown, yellow, peach and turquoise jewelry.

Eva Longoria - Cool skin tones

Cool skin tones

• Bluish veins indicate that you have a warm skin tone.
• You will notice pinkish or rosy-red undertones when you look in the mirror.
• You sunburn easily.
• Your eye color is either blue, green, grey or brown.
• Your hair color is usually, natural blond, black or brown.

Kim Kardashian -
Cool skin tones

Sarah Jessica Parker -
Cool skin tones

Famous people with cool skin tones are: 

Demi Moore, Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock, Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Hudson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston and Elizabeth Taylor. 

Jewelry for cool skin tones

• Silver, white gold and platinum is your main metals.  
• Wear white pearls and diamonds.
• Focus on jewel tones such as pinks, purples, rich blues, greens, and magentas.

Most people have cool skin, including people with dark and tan skin. 

The above information is not cast in stone however do bear it in mind when you experiment with jewelry color. Always remember that jewelry is an accessory to enhance your looks!

New range of Murano Glass Jewelry!

I have been quite busy over the last few days. My new stock of Murano Glass Jewelry has arrived! So the process of checking, sorting, labeling, photographing, editing and updating my online shop, DeVigniDesigns has kept my plate full! It is a very exhausting but rewarding process. 


I have box sets which includes a pendant and earrings. The set is completely handmade using the glass sheet technique with silver foil 925 or gold foil 24kt. The pendant comes with a cotton cord which is 50cm long. 


Log onto my online shop, DeVigniDesigns to view color variations and while you are there, why don't you surprise your Mum and buy Murano Glass Jewelry for Mother's Day on the 13th of May!

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set (20x20)

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set (40x30)

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set (40x30)

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set Diam. 50 curved

Murano Glass Pendant & Earrings Box set Diam. 40

10% off Murano glass jewellery for Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is just around the corner! Can you believe it! 


I cannot believe how quick the months are passing by. The quote "Time flies" is very apt in my life at the moment!


So for all the last minute shoppers, like myself, you are probably wrecking your brains on the perfect gift for your mother. Well, look no further than DeVigniDesigns! Which mother would not love a piece of jewellery, especially if it is Murano glass imported directly from the island, Murano, off the Venetian Lagoon in Italy.


Take advantage of this special offer which is valid until the 4th May 2012 and while stocks last. Don't miss out on this great offer!

Murano Glass Heart Pendant 30x30x10mm

with cotton cord (50cm), entirely handmade 

by Murano Master glassmaker with the 

"lampwork" technique"

Cost: ZAR130.00 each

  

18mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 18mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR132.00 each

23mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 23mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR173.00 each

26mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 26mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR190.00 each

32mm Murano Glass Millefiori Pendant

Pendant only, Sterling Silver 925/000 rim 

& clasp, 32mm in diameter

Cost: ZAR223.00 each

The offer is valid until the 4th May 2012 and while stocks last. Don't miss out on this great offer!

The perfect Mother's Day gift

Mother's Day is on the 13th May 2012. It is less than a month away! 


Mother's day is all about celebrating the wonderful woman who has given you so much. Have you bought your Mum, Grandmother or Aunt something special to show her how much you love, care and appreciate her? 


DeVigniDesigns has the perfect gift. A beautiful Murano Glass Heart pendant. Shop online for various colors and designs.


Each Murano Glass Heart pendant is 30x30x10 mm in size and comes with a cotton cord (50 cm). It is entirely handmade by Murano master glass-makers with the “lampwork technique”

Murano Glass Heart Pendants

Tips on measuring yourself for the prefect length necklace

Continuing from yesterday's article Ever wondered which necklace length to wear?, I thought it would be a good idea to share with you how to measure yourself for the perfect length necklace.


The standard necklace length is 16 to 20 inches or 41 – 51 cm, which sits just between the base of the throat and the collarbone for most people.


To measure yourself for a necklace, wrap a piece of ribbon, string or or any non-stretchable cord around the base of your neck and then drape it to the place where you would prefer to wear your necklace. Measure the ribbon, string, etc. against a ruler or measuring tape to determine your desired necklace length.

Here are a few more tips for measuring yourself for a collar or choker necklace as well as how to measure a necklace for the man in your life!

•  To find the ideal length for a collar necklace that will sit just above your collarbone, use a measuring tape to measure your neck and add 2 to 4 inches or 5 to 12 cm. This will ensure a looser, more comfortable fit.

Halle Berry wearing a
collar length necklace

•  If you want a choker, choose the standard size, which is 16 inches or 41 cm. For a more snug fit, measure around your neck and go no more than an inch or 3 cm less, depending on your preference. (Add on an inch or 3 cm if you are not a standard size.)

Angelina Jolie wearing a
choker length necklace

Johnny Depp

• For men, the necklace should sit at the collarbone when it is worn with an open shirt collar. If worn with a pendant or medallion, the chain should be slightly longer. Men's chains generally measure between 18 inches or 46 cm and 20 inches or 51 cm in length for a necklace that will lie at the collarbone. 

Denzel Washington

And just like style, the correct length for you is based on personal taste!

It's also great for you to have different sizes and styles of necklaces in your jewelry collection for the various occasions and events you attend or just because you like variety!

Ever wondered which necklace length to wear?

Have you ever wondered which necklace length to wear? Well, I sure have! Most of time I rely on my instincts and as I have found out: this can sometimes guide me in the wrong direction. Do I rely on my personal preferences or just follow fashion trends? I want a necklace or necklaces that are comfortable and enhance my outfit.

Anne Hathaway

Did you know that there are names for the various necklace lengths? I did not!

  You have the:

Heidi locket wearing a
Collar necklace

Collar (12-13 inches or 31-33 cm) Collar necklaces lie snugly around the middle of the neck. They are a must-have when wearing V-necks, boat necks, and off-the-shoulder fashions. They complement an evening look.

Jessica Alba wearing a
Choker Necklace

Choker (14-16 inches or 36-41 cm) Both classic and versatile, a 14-16 inch choker falls perfectly around the base of the neck. A simple choker necklace matches any outfit and just about any neckline. Great for a child’s necklace. Perfect for any time of day and occasion

Beyonce wearing a
Princess necklace

Princess (17-19 inches or 43-48 cm) As the most popular necklace length, the princess necklace is best suited for crew and high necklines, falling just below the throat. Typically 17-19 inches long, you can wear the princess length as a contrast to low, plunging necklines. Add a pendant for a bold, eye-catching look." Ideal for both pendant necklaces and pearls. Versatile length for both daytime and evening.

Jennifer Lopez wearing a
Matinee necklace

Matinee (20-24 inches or 51-64 cm) Longer than the princess necklace and shorter than an opera length. Compliments a higher neckline. A 20-24 inch matinee necklace is the right choice for casual or business attire.

Selena Gomez wearing an
Opera necklace

Opera (28-34 inches or 66-91 cm) Ranging from 28-34 inches, the opera necklace is the second longest of all lengths. Wear it as a single or double strand. Perfect for high or crew necklines, its versatility allows the opera necklace to transform from day to evening wear with elegant ease.

Gail O'Grady wearing a
Rope necklace

Rope (over 45 inches or 94-114 cm) Measuring at least 45 inches in length, the versatile rope necklace is a must-have accessory! Infinitely elegant and classic, this necklace dresses up any outfit night or day. Often, hidden clasps placed in strategic locations allow this necklace to be transformed into multi-strand necklace and bracelet combinations.