Resolutions Made NOT to be Broken!

So, it's a new year, right?

You've resolved to kick your cookie & chip obsession, exercise more, turn off the TV, put out the cigarette, and feng shui your living space.  Cool.

But how about some resolutions you can actually keep (we'll help)?

Here at Real Jewels, we have this idea of "resolutions we can live with"...these will be our small ways to help the environment in 2011 and we guarantee they'll make ya feel good!  Because if we all help a little...it will amount to a lot, right?  Right!

We're curious to see what kind of eco-friendly magic tricks you have up those 100% cotton recycled sleeves of yours (just sayin')!  Leave your best ideas on our OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE!

While we're talking green, we'd like to take a moment to salute the pioneers in the following organizations and give our public support to their continued effort in educating consumers on the environmental benefits of using recycled precious metals.  We here at Real Jewels are proud to be affiliated with the following organizations and encourages all consumers to learn more about what they can do to help the environment.  We now have a choice!

NO DIRTY GOLD

EARTHWORKS

RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL

MADISON DIALOGUE

We invite you to take a look at these amazing organizations and the tireless work they do to protect our precious natural resources and promote sustainability! 

At Real Jewels, we believe that "responsibly made" should be synonymous with trendy and fashionable...and that NOW is the time to embrace sustainability and promote awareness for future generations.  Real Jewels believes that one person REALLY CAN make a difference...and when you wear our jewelry, you are doing your part to make the planet a healthier place! 

Happy GREEN new year!

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

Annual Spring Sale (just in time for Earth Day)

Whoever said having great taste wasn't a talent? Not us!

We admire you, our loyal friends and fans, so much that we want to reward you for your impeccable taste and commitment to being a responsible fashionista!

Starting tomorrow (Tuesday), when you Tell A Friend about Real Jewels (using our fancy shmancy Tell A Friend option on the home page of real-jewels.com) you will receive a discount code that entitles you to 30% off anything you purchase...oh yeah, and your friend can also get 30% off by telling a friend of theirs and so on and so on!  We're determined to create a recycled chain of eco jewelry lovers! 

Remember, this sale starts TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 9th and only lasts through Tuesday March 16th...so you've got ONE WEEK to cure those Winter blues with our fabulous eco jewelry collections featuring recycled Sterling silver and gold!

We want to make as many people aware of our beautiful Green jewelry as possible and we want to thank you for your support of a healthier, happier, and more stylish planet!

And, don't forget that Mother's Day and graduation are right around the corner...how special would a piece of Real Jewels be for Mom or your high schooler heading off to college?

Or maybe you've got a Spring 2010 wedding?

Remember, Real Sweet necklaces make an awesome Bridemaid's gift!

And, of course, what kind of an eco jewelry brand would we be if we didn't mention that EARTH DAY is coming up on April 22nd?  We can't think of a better tribute to Mother Earth than rocking some jewelry that's as responsible as you are!

There's a Real Jewel right for all the special people in your life...and a unique piece of jewelry for any occasion!

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

Valentine's Day? OK!

“Love is a promise, love is a souvenir, once given never forgotten, never let it disappear.”

-John Lennon

Love our website, but wanna see Real Jewels in print?  Your wish has been granted -- look for Real Jewels in OK! Magazine's Valentine's Day guide on newsstands tomorrow!

Speaking of Valentine's Day, you have less than two weeks to find something that special for that special someone!  Thank goodness we thought ahead to make some beautiful, Earth friendly pieces:

Mini Heart Disk Pendant made of 100% recycled sterling silver $38

Matching earrings (not shown) $42

Solid Heart Pendant on chain made of 100% recycled sterling silver $70

Looking for something else?  Well then you'll have to check out REAL-JEWELS.COM to see our entire collection of responsibly made jewelry!

Remember, no matter who your Valentine is this February 14th, don't forget to love the planet by shopping responsibly, too!

Real Jewels.  Beautiful.  Responsible.  Real.

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team

Responsible + Chic = Real Jewels

So, you wanna accessorize responsibly, but you don't wanna look like your jewelry was crafted from old aluminum cans...?

Have no fear!  Here at Real Jewels, we know there is a common misconception of what "green jewelry" is...and we're happy to report that it's not twigs and leaves glued together!

In fact, eco jewelry can and should be chic.  No matter what your style, you can be a responsible consumer and fashionista!  It's up to you to demand sustainable jewelry of a certain standard (and, thankfully, we hold ourselves to these same high standards as well).

Every time you put on a pair of earrings or clasp a necklace, you probably don't think about where it came from or who made it, but it's our job to do just that!

Because of this, we can guarantee that any piece you choose from any of our collections (like, say, maybe the Real Light Domed Pear Earring in 100% recycled sterling silver shown below) was created under sustainable business practices and fair labor standards.  

As nice as it would be to believe that jewels are in unlimited supply, nature's resources are running out and by creating sustainable pieces, we hope to eventually assist in reversing this.

We always say, why choose between fabulous fashion and your conscience?

Stick with Real Jewels and you can have both!

Beautiful.  Sustainable.  Real.

Stay Real,

The Real Jewels Team

We've been shot by Cupid's eco-friendly, recycled arrow!

This Valentine's Day, show your sweetheart you don't only adore her, you adore this beautiful planet of ours, too!

With so many romantic, eco-friendly pieces to choose from...all of her friends will be green with envy of her totally green accessories!

Here are just a few LOVE-ly gift ideas from our collections:

Heart Charm on solid bangle bracelet made of 100% recycled Sterling Silver/$210


Real Love Heart Pendant made of 100% recycled Sterling Silver on 17" Chain/$70

Engraved Heart Pendant made of 100% recycled Sterling Silver on 17" chain/$85


Single initial Disks made of 100% recycled Sterling Silver on 17" chain/$75



Real Sweet petite Disks on made of 100% recycled Sterling Silver on 16" chain/$38
And no need to worry about presentation, all our Real Jewels come in 100% recycled paper gift packaging or in our origami-inspired green vine envelope!

It's not smart to recycle love, but it's surely smart to buy jewelry made out of recycled materials!

We know that special someone in your life will love our green pieces!

Confused about what eco piece to get this Valentine's Day? Feel free to E-mail a member of the Real Jewels team at info@real-jewels.com for some shopping advice!

There are just so many REAL ways to say I love you on February 14th...

Stay Real,
The Real Jewels Team

The Green Bride

Are you planning on getting married this Spring or Summer?

Why not get a head start on gifts for those amazing bridesmaids of yours?


The REAL ME collection of 100% recycled sterling silver initial pendants make perfect personal attendant's gifts...and at $75 each, they're perfectly priced, too! Start the recycled jewelry trend at your wedding and pretty soon all your friends will be walking down the aisle planet-friendly!






We also offer the REAL SPIRIT collection -- including the Hamsa, Heart, and Tree of Life!

The Tree of Life is a wonderful gift for the Mother of the Bride (And, if she'd prefer 14 Karat Gold, fear not! Contact us for pricing.) What better way to show Mom thanks for the support than with some green jewelry? The earth will thank you, too!

(Pendants on chain are $85/each and matching earrings are $125. Hamsa, Heart, and Tree of Life pendants and Heart earrings pictured below.)







Looking for something for yourself on your special day?

The REAL LIGHT "Y" necklace with pearls is a beautiful complement to any wedding dress. Try pairing it with the Blossom and Pearl or Organic Pod and pearl earrings! Because in 2010, no bride should enter married life without some eco jewelry!






To help you weed through the jungle of wedding websites out there, we have compiled a list of great blogs and sites to visit to inspire you and your green wedding!

THE WELL BRIDE
Yoona Hawkins' blog (of Brilliant Eco Events) that offers up great green wedding tips. Yoona is a local green wedding event planner.

ECO CHIK
A blog with some Canadian flavor. This blog features sustainability for all aspects of your life with a modern flair.


TALEN EVENTS
A Canadian event planning service with great ideas for sustainable weddings.

GREEN WEDDING SHOES
Follow Green Wedding Shoes to view spotlights on vintage, green and very creative weddings.

ERIN.EVER.AFTER.
A blog great for wedding ideas (it focuses on design). The weddings featured here are very unique and simply lovely.

BRIDE CHIC
An inspirational blog for today's bride!

ECO CHIC
This local Green Lifestyle website will not only address your wedding needs, but your day-to-day life, too!

ECO CHIC WEDDINGS
Ideas and inspirations that are ethical, thrifty, & chic!

THE GREEN BRIDE GUIDE
Check out this website for green wedding photos, stories from past prides, and tips on how to create your own green dream wedding!

INDIE WEDDING GUIDE
A guide to recycling, reusing, and reducing for today's weddings!

ONCE WED
We heart this site for the inspirational ideas we see! The Real Jewels Team is planning on showcasing a lot of DIY wedding ideas at the wedding fair! (Details to come!)

GREAT GREEN WEDDING
The name of the site says it all -- great tips for a great green wedding!

Phew!

Well, if you didn't already have wedding fever, we're pretty sure you have it now!!

Join us this week on Facebook and Twitter as we celebrate the beauty of matrimony! Yup, it's wedding week here at Real Jewels!

Stay real,
The Real Jewels Team

Let the holiday shopping season begin!

Well, the Thanksgiving spread has come and gone, the chaos of Black Friday has calmed until next year, and the holiday shopping season is officially upon us!

We hope you had a relaxing Thanksgiving, but now it’s time to figure out what you’re getting everyone! Have no fear, Real Jewels is making it easier than ever for you to shop from home in your PJs.

Because you’ve been so nice this year, we got you something a little early–-

Tell a friend about Real Jewels when you visit our Tell A Friend page and receive a code for 10% off your first purchase!

Or how about free ground shipping on all orders?

Just our way of saying, “Happy Holidays!” to you.

Here at Real Jewels, we love the planet (remember, we exclusively use 100% recycled sterling silver and 14 karat gold in our jewelry!), but we also love our customers…please feel free to call us any day from 9AM-5PM EST at 1-866-302-0409 or E-mail us at cutomercare@real-jewels.com any time!

And don’t forget to become our fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Stay real,

The Real Jewels Team