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avindy 2010 Holiday Gift Guide
By Avindy
12/5/2010 7:28:00 PM  
Whether you're shopping for someone special, or looking for something to add to your own wishlist, we're here to help you find the perfect piece of sparkle this holiday season, with all new handcrafted avindy pieces. (And if you're still not sure what'll suit her after reading our list, there's always one of our avindy gift cards.)

Pyrite Pieces » Ideal for the girl who likes to sparkle on a budget. Inspired by our love for rough cut diamonds.


Pyrite Nugget Necklace



Pyrite Hoops


Pyrite Flakes



Magnet Wraps
» Our versatile magnet wraps do double duty: worn as a bracelet layered with bangles, or double wrapped for a knock-out necklace.
Golden Pearl Magnet Wrap White Pearl Magnet Wrap Pyrite Magnet Wrap


Rings » Made for stacking (or wearing solo), to brighten the everyday.

Hammered Stackable Bands Baguette Trio Ring Diamond Pair of Pears Ring

Leather Wrap Our new chocolate leather stud wrap will make any trendsetter feel fresh and fabulous -- and oh, does it look good layered with a couple of skinny hammered diamond bangles.




Large Beaded Necklaces
Fabulous with a little black dress for a classic look, or paired with a favorite tee for a fresh, casual vibe.


Rose Gold Vermeil and Oxidized

Sterling Pear Hoop Chain


Golden Pearl Shag Necklace



Aquamarine Trio



Olive Zircon Duo



Crystal and Labradorite Double Wrap



Solitaire Necklaces
Layer away! These are perfect for wearing together, or with one of our signature magnet wraps -- or even with Grandma's pearls for a funky vintage look.


Ancient Oval with Topaz Necklace



Chocolate Medallion With Diamond



Gold Pearl Solitaire Necklace



Diamond Cross Necklace



Diamond Dangle Necklace




Wispy Jingles
Our colorful, flirty earrings make a statement all year long.
 


Diamond Pave Circle of Life on Knotted Chain Celebrate life, family, or the urge to shine with this statement necklace. A piece to cherish for years to come.




Earrings
Simple and elegant -- sure to become a jewelry box staple.

Milgrain Diamond Circles


Big Circle Hoops



Gift Cards  In either paper or electronic form, so she'll have something to unwrap, near or far.





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Avindy Gift Cards, to Give or Get
By Avindy
10/27/2010 8:51:00 AM  
Now there's one more way to give or get avindy jewelry: announcing avindy.com gift cards!

Avindy Gift Cards for Jewelry: Necklaces, Bracelets, Rings and EarringsWe have both electronic and paper gift cards available, whether you want to surprise that long-distance someone, or have something to unwrap in person.  Gift cards are valid towards anything at avindy.com, from statement necklaces to delicate rings.  We don't want to brag, but we're pretty sure it's guaranteed to make someone's day.

So next time you have to retain your title of World's Most Thoughtful Gift Giver, or need to drop hints to that special someone about what your little heart desires, you'll know what to do.





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Behind the Scenes: Trunk Show at the Avindy Loft Studio
By Avindy
5/18/2010 8:49:00 AM  
Thanks to everyone who came out to our trunk show and bead sale earlier this month!  It was great to see all of you.

For those who couldn't make it, here are a few shots of our loft studio during the sale, to give you a peek behind the scenes of avindy.

Avindy Jewelry Trunk Show
Amanda handcrafting avindy jewelry

Avindy Jewelry Trunk Show
Some of our many handmade necklaces

Avindy Jewelry Trunk Show

And congratulations to Courtney, who won our in-studio diamond necklace drawing!  Stay tuned to the blog (or our Facebook and Twitter) for our next jewelry giveaway.



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Diamond Ring Giveaway. Yep, you read that right.
By Avindy
11/30/2009 9:16:00 AM  
Update: The contest is now closed! Thank you to everyone for your enthusiastic entries. Check back shortly to see who the winner is!

Calling all aspiring treasure hunters: today's your lucky day.

To celebrate the holiday season, Avindy is giving away one of our bestselling diamond rings. You can win the Pave Diamond Circle of Life Ring in gold or silver, in whatever ring size you specify.  Contest closes Thursday at midnight, with the prize drawing on Friday, so get your entries in!

The loot: the Pave Diamond Circle of Life Ring is a hammered 18K gold vermeil or hammered sterling silver handcrafted organic circle with seven 1.7mm fine quality diamonds on a delicate hammered band. All ring sizes available.

There are three ways to enter:

1. Leave a comment on this blog post telling us about an Avindy piece you love. (Browse our work here. Comments are screened, so your entry might not be visible right away.)

and/or

2. Become a fan of Avindy on Facebook.

and/or

3. Sign up for the Avindy email list.

It’s that easy! Be sure to use a valid email address when you comment, or make sure your Facebook settings allow people to message you, so you can be contacted if you win.

And after that, you can tell your friends, by clicking the Share button below to email this, or post it to Facebook or Twitter.   Happy hunting!


FINE PRINT
Contest begins on Monday, November 30, 2009 and all entries are due Thursday, December 3, 2009 by 11:59 p.m. PST. No purchase necessary to enter. One winner will be selected at random from all eligible entries. Maximum three entries (one per entry method) per person. Avindy employees are ineligible to enter. Entries that do not follow all of the entry requirements will not be considered. The winner will be notified by email or Facebook message and have 24 hours to confirm receipt of the email/message and forward their contact information for shipment of the prize. If no response is received within 24 hours, another winner will be selected. Winner agrees to have their first name and town published on the Avindy blog. Comments left on the blog become the property of Avindy and can be reused in the future. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Open to participants in the U.S. 18 years and older.


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Avindy in InStyle Weddings
By Avindy
11/23/2009 12:17:00 PM  
Avindy jewelry in InStyle Weddings Fall 2009Dress: check.
Ring: check.
Earrings: … ?

Avindy is featured in the fall 2009 issue of InStyle Weddings, where our Antiqued Silver Pave Diamond Circle Earrings are paired with a Monique Lhuillier silk chiffon gown.  They're a great choice because they complement almost any gown, without being too distracting.

(The lowdown: These are antiqued sterling silver handmade milgrain circles with pave diamonds. Seven 1.7mm diamonds sparkle in each earring.)  Click the picture below to view the full spread.Click to view larger.




For other wedding jewelry, check out our diamond rings, which make unique wedding or engagement bands, and our personalized Gold Vintage Letter Stamp Necklace with Diamond Bail is a popular bridesmaid gift.


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Pearls!
By Avindy
11/9/2009 3:49:00 PM  
Champagne Pearl and Gemstone TrioWe’re back!  Our trip to South Africa was wonderful: 88-year-old Grannie Cissie looked glamorous in her Avindy necklaces every day we were there! Despite not being able to walk, she was dressed for the runway every day with a different mix of Avindy necklaces layered together, with matching earrings and bracelets. She has quite a collection after all these years!

We got back home full of ideas and inspiration for pieces full of vibrant color for our spring 2010 collection.   We’re thinking unusual trade beads mixed with faceted gemstones for an unpredictable splash of color and texture: stay tuned.

Pearl Harvest Metallic MultiwrapIn the meantime we’ve got some best sellers from the studio: pearls, pearls and more pearls are flying out the door! Holiday season is around the corner and people are layering our pearls to make a real couture statement with a cocktail dress or blue jeans, for a very on-trend look.

Avindy pearls are classic yet funky, and so versatile. You can layer them with your own pearls to revitalize a sentimental strand in your drawer that never gets worn.Antiqued Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pearls

The down low: our pearls are freshwater, in organic shapes and neutral hues, and come layered with antiqued sterling silver chains and signature toggle tassels. The perfect complement to your 2009 holiday season, and long after.



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African Inspiration
By Avindy
10/17/2009 3:22:00 PM  
Sapphire and Opal Mint Seedbead Multiwrap Things are crazy hectic at the Avindy studio these days. We might actually be busier than we've ever been, getting tons of orders ready to go out -- 50 pieces here, a shipment of 500 there. It gives the loft that nice buzz that comes with everyone being happy and busy.

 
This week, we're heading to Africa, which is always an excellent source of both inspiration and material. Our work has always been very influenced by Africa and our time living there, particularly intricate African beadwork. Its vibrancy and mix of colors -- not to mention its seed beads -- show up in a lot of our pieces. Diamonds in the Rough in Antiqued Silver
 
So we're hoping to come back with fresh ideas, and maybe some great finds in the form of unusual gems and other pieces.
 
And stay tuned for exciting news about Avindy and the 2010 Sundance Film Festival!



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Thanks, Fashion Binge!
By Avindy
9/2/2009 3:20:00 PM  
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We'd like to say thank you to the cute-as-pie fashion blog Fashion Binge for the shout out to our Pave Diamond Circle of Life Ring in their post on awesome wedding rings.


Thanks a million, from Avindy. :)



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A Sincere Thank You!
By Cindy
10/8/2008 7:10:00 PM  
 

In these tumultuous economic times, I am compelled to express my sincere gratitude to our wonderful staff and our fabulous customers.  We are blessed at avindy with ten talented, dedicated, hard-working women and over 300 top notch boutiques that carry our jewelry. As avindy continues to grow, every day is an adventure. There is always a buzz of activity at the studio and we work together to bring you all the finest quality jewelry, the most unusual and beautiful designs and, as you all know, the best customer service! So a HUGE thanks to my girls, to my boutique owners and to all of you enthusiastic and loyal avindy.com customers. You make our world go round!

 

Our holiday collection is about reflection. We have groovy diamond peace signs to remind us how important it is to support and strive for peace in the world and at home. Our Earth Collection reminds us to be delicate with our footprints on the Earth and join together to revolutionize our approach to protecting the environment. Our evil eye pendants remind us to be cognizant of the evil in the world while at the same time, inspire us to be better people. It is our hope that avindy jewelry will continue to inspire us to rise above and be giving, be honest, be good.  Life is too short and too precious to have it any other way!

                  

 

       

 

            




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