Turquoise Jewelry

If you have a friend or loved one that is born in December … firstly, remember not to combine their birthday and Christmas gift! With around 6 December born friends and relatives, as well as a December born daughter, I’ve often been in the middle of discussions about how much they ‘hate’ that! Then afterwards, rejoice in the choice of birthstones that you have for December-baby loved ones. Turquoise is probably the most widely accepted birthstone for December currently, being listed on both modern and traditional charts. However scarce as turquoise jewelry is, there are plenty of other alternatives for December birthstones. Come with us on an adventure through the halls of December!

Pandora light blue topaz pendant

Pandora black pearl and tanzanite pendant

Pandora Tanzanite Flower Bubble Gold Ring

Pandora Lapis Birthstone charm

Odyssey Tile Onyx and Silver Cufflinks

Ruby Stud Earrings

Turquoise may be the main mineral considered a birthstone for December, but it certainly is not the only one! There are both traditional and modern birthstones to consider (sometimes lists will include a couple of alternatives, too), as well as the Mystical birthstone chart and the Ayurvedic birthstone chart. Turquoise is inherently vulnerable to solvents, the alcohol in perfumes and deodorants, etc, and prolonged sun exposure may discolour it. It is generally difficult to keep looking good - so you can understand why many jewellers don’t stock it. Your alternatives include:
• Blue topaz, considered a modern birthstone
• Tanzanite, also a modern birthstone, added to the list by the American Gem Trade Association in 2002
• Black onyx, the mystical birthstone
• Ruby, the Ayurvedic birthstone
• Zircon, a traditional birthstone. There is little zircon jewelry available, also.
• Lapis lazuli, considered a traditional birthstone
Turquoise does end up gorgeous in jewelry (as you can see at the beginning of the article), but the fragility and difficult care means that alternative birthstones are usually used. The mystical and Ayurvedic birthstones are those least often substituted for turquoise - blue topaz, tanzanite and lapis retain some of the character (at least a vague semblance of the color!) of turquoise and are more generally used. The Pandora earring pendant at right is a lovely example, with its light blue topaz feature in the center. These are part of the Mix n Match earring collection, Pandora’s way of personalizing earrings to suit their customers, just like they can with bracelets and necklaces. These dainty earring drops are light enough to be comfortable on every lady’s ears (sized at 1.7cm long), and made of quality 14ct gold.

Tanzanite may be a relatively new addition to the list of birthstones for December, but a worthwhile one in our opinion! This beautiful delicately colored purple stone makes for great jewelry, and Pandora is one of the brands to recognize that best. The tanzanite and black pearl necklace at right is a favorite product that has been in the range for quite a long time. The necklace is a 14ct gold base, and features one tanzanite and three black pearls. There is plenty if matching jewelry available - just select the product from within its category using the search refinement box, and scroll down to see the matching pieces. One of the most beautiful and interchangeable ones is the bubble design ring with tanzanite flower at the front, a design which Pandora has truly picked up and run with.

Lapis lazuli is another December birthstone - a more classical type stone than tanzanite or even blue topaz, and one with a ton of character. The lapis birthstone charm at right fits on Pandora bracelets and necklaces - you can actually get a turquoise colored leather necklace that highlights the deep blue beautifully. It is set on oxidized sterling silver, and so is one of the most affordable and easy to coordinate pieces in the range.

The mystical birthstone list is a Tibetan system of working out birthstones by month. You’ll find plenty of Asian-inspired gemstones in the list, exotic Oriental types like bloodstone, jasper, jade, moonstone, and of course onyx for December. The onyx set in the Hot Diamonds cufflinks at right is a stark but stunning contrast to the glossy, sleek sterling silver that Hot Diamonds are known for producing. There are two tiny, sparkling diamonds set in the curved top of the cufflinks themselves, and at 1.4cm these are sized slightly larger than many other links, but still very reasonably priced.

The traditions of Ayuveda are not well known outside of the holistic medicine and day spa circuit, but the use of birthstones is actually a part of this Indian medicine tradition dating from 3500 years ago. The Ayurvedic birthstone for December is ruby - choose a small set of natural rubies for your loved one, like these ruby stud earrings. They are actually quite well sized, at 3.5mm wide by 4mm high, and the borderless prong setting helps the stone’s richness shine. The color is a beautiful deep red one, and the gems are set in 18ct white gold.

You have an amazing amount of choice in your December birthstone jewelry gifts - this is only the tip of the iceberg. The blue topaz jewelry section has an especially large range, and there are neat little collections of black onyx, tanzanite and ruby jewelry on site also. If you’d like help searching or selecting, just click the Live Help link at the right of screen and we’ll be there to assist.

Pearl and cubic zirconia pendant

We all have an image that pops up in our heads when w think of the word ‘classical’ … from Beethoven swaying away, pounding at his Steinway, wild-haired and crazy-eyed, to the fashions and norms of the early to mid 1900s, when chiffon, lace and broderie anglais were still part of a female’s everyday wardrobe (even if a cigarette in a holder was also!). When the word comes up, you probably also have one of your friends that pops to mind at the same time! The ones that ‘dress’ to come have breakfast with you, who never use bad words and always ask if they can have another biscuit from the table … the dears! Today we’re looking at gifts for the classical person - both men’s jewelry and women’s jewelry. Read on for our November favorites!

Pandora Lovepods 3-pod peridot and diamond ring

Pandora Lovepods peridot 18ct yellow gold earrings

Pandora Church Bell Pearl Charm

Pandora Cubic Zirconia Flower Ring

Cubic Zirconia Necklace

Citizen Nurse’s Watch

‘Impress’ Men’s Hot Diamonds Ring

Diamond, Black Onyx and Lapis Lazuli Cufflinks

We love the pearl and cubic zirconia pendant at the beginning of the article for women born under Scorpio … astrological ‘wisdom’ tells us that these classical women are intensely private and also intensely emotional, and tend towards the conservative in their styling. These girls love to love (and they can’t help going off the rails a little when they’re disappointed!) … so the bridal jewelry section is the perfect place to shop for them. This inexpensive pendant can be found under bridal jewelry, and features a light, bright freshwater pearl and four cubic zirconias set on sterling silver. The pendant is 3cm in length, a comfortable size to wear every day (not just to weddings!), and it will ship to you for free, no matter where in the world you are.

Sagittarius takes up the rest of the month of November, and if your classical friend is born under this sign, they’ll be a freedom loving soul, with an adventurous nature and more than a little leaning towards the spiritual. They’ll need something with a slim line design that doesn’t get in the way of their activities, and Pandora’s new Lovepods range has plenty to please these girls! We chose the peridot and diamond 3-pod ring at right for its fresh greenery (Sagittarians love greenery!), and the classical nature or the gemstones. This can be stacked with other 1-pod, 2-pod or 3-pod rings if she likes. We’d pair it up with the peridot earrings at right … their swinging, loose design makes them a ’special occasion’ piece for Sagittarians, but just that chain swaying in the breeze will give her a feeling of freedom. Both pieces are 18ct gold and ship Australia-wide for free.

Not every classical jewelry gift has to be expensive … the Pandora range is huge and very diverse, and there are plenty of classical gifts to be found for smaller budgets. The church bell silver charm at left was chosen for Sagittarains as well - these ladies often have strong spiritual inclinations, even if they aren’t practicing churchgoers. There is a neat white pearl hanging from the center of the charm - if your Sagittarian doesn’t already have a Pandora bracelet, this is an excellent excuse to start one!

The signature color for Scorpio women is black - it embodies their privacy and their intensity beautifully. While the flower Pandora ring at right doesn’t have any black gemstones, the space in the middle of the flower’s petals creates a definite color palette for the piece! It has a sparkling white cubic zirconia in the center for contrast, and there are plenty of matching pieces with the same flower motif throughout the Pandora range. Part of a classical look is being well-matched, so your elegant Scorpio will certainly appreciate this!

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend … but they are more Scorpio’s best friend than any other zodiac sign’s! The intensity of shine and the amazing strength of the stone itself echo your Scorpio loved one’s own personality. This is not a diamond necklace at right, but it certainly is the next best thing - a large, brilliant cut white cubic zirconia. The stone is set in stainless steel, for excellent durability … because in the classical days, they made things to last. The necklace is a neat 45cm long, and the stone itself is 12mm in diameter. Despite the great price on this piece, it also ship for free across the world!

Your Sagittarian lady, classically-minded though she is, will often be found in strange situations and odd places, doing what she does best … having adventures! Ordinary watches aren’t appropriate in many circumstances - they get caught, jolted or knocked and can be easily damaged. The Citizen nurse’s watch at right is a classical, yet convenient solution for your Sagittarian friend. It is water-resistant and made of tough stainless steel … and if her adventures start getting too exciting, she’ll be able to take her pulse easily with the 15 pulsation multiplier guide around the face!

Back in the time of Beethoven, and even of chiffon and lace, there were just as many men around as there were women! Equally, there are just as many classically minded men around today as there are women, and plenty of beautiful gifts to be found for them throughout the range. For Sagittarian guys, ever adventuring, their jewelry can’t hold them back - this ‘Impress’ ring from Hot Diamonds is both elegant, and easy to wear. It has a solid-feeling 10mm wide band - you’ll need to have his finger size measured at a local jeweller based on a 10mm width, as a larger diameter is sometimes needed for widths over 7mm. The rhodium plating prevents tarnishing, and the three genuine white diamonds in the face add the sparkle of the stars!

Where you couldn’t keep even a classical Sagittarian male in a cocktail party for more than half an hour, Scorpio guys often thrive in the environment. Give his classical evening wear a bit of oomph (a bit more than even that ruffled cummerbund can!), with these diamond, black onyx and lapis lazuli cufflinks. Black is your Scorpio friend’s signature color, making these double suitable, with their deep, dark heading. Together, the two cufflinks have 22 genuine white diamonds encrusting their face, and a band of gorgeous striated lapis lazuli separating the diamonds from onyx … black from white!

Whether it’s a classical male jewelry gift or classical female jewelry gift you’re after this November, you can keep browsing for hand-picked ideas in the men’s jewelry gifts and women’s jewelry gifts sections. Look for older-style gemstones, sleek lines and subtle coloration to make sure that your jewelry gift truly is classical. If you need any pointers, just click on the Live Help link at the right of screen and we’ll be right beside you, helping you find the perfect gift!

Hot Diamonds Men’s Dark Grey Ring

If your husband is much like mine, he has probably told you he just wants a massage and a home cooked dinner for his birthday. And if your response was anything like mine, you probably told him he was worth much more than that, and he’d be getting much more than that! As well as a massage and home-cooked dinner, of course :-). Jewelry hasn’t always been the traditional gift for husbands on their birthday, but with the rapidly expanding range of men’s jewelry now available, more and more wives are seeing that the style, longevity and personal-ness of jewelry has benefits for their husbands as much as themselves! You won’t be breaking out the diamond earrings or the pink tourmaline necklaces for him - today we are looking at some tough, strong, manly jewelry gifts for your husband’s November birthday!

Tungsten Celtic Design Ring

Emporio Armani Men’s Classic Brown Strap Leather Watch

Citizen Promaster Diver 300m Watch

Men’s ID Slice Diamond Bracelet by Hot Diamonds

Inori Mirror Butterfly Pendant

Men’s Flowing Silver Pendant

If you’ve met more than one of them, you have probably been tempted to say that ‘All men are the same!’. However, if you actually married one of them, you know in your heart that there is something special and different about yours :-). If he is born in the first part of the month, up until the 22nd, he is a Scorpio, and tradition dictates that he is most likely a secretive soul, with very intense emotions and a stylistic leaning towards the conservative side. Husbands born in the second part of November, on or after the 23rd, are Sagittarians. These typically freedom-loving men are active and adventurous, are always on the lookout for their next travel adventure, and can be quite spiritual. We picked the clean, conservative lines and the intensity of diamonds in the ring at the beginning of the article for Scorpio husbands, who’ll love the strong, intense design. The base is sterling silver with a dark, glossy sheen rather than the standard polish of the metal. It has a solitary diamond, which will appeal to his often solitary sensibilities. The ring is 12mm wide, so you’ll need to have his finger size checked at your local jewelers (yes, and spoilt the surprise a little, unfortunately) based on a 12mm width, as this can require a slightly larger diameter than narrower bands.

Any jewelry you give your Sagittarian husband has to be built tough for his active, adventurous ways - tungsten is about as scratch-resistant, robust and resilient as a piece of jewelry can be! The tungsten ring at right incorporates Celtic designs, often seen as one of the ancient, mystical and more purely spiritual religions. It is a comfortable depth, and nice middling band width. The part satin finish and part polished finish is possible because of the scratch resistance of tungsten - you’ll still be seeing exactly the same design in twenty years time, no mater what punishment he puts it through!

We mentioned that Scorpio guys tend to be a little more conservative than others - probably because of their secretive nature. There is no design more classical, and more conservative, than the traditional brown leather band and roman numeral face of this Emporio Armani watch. The glass is amber crystal, giving it that lovely warm champagne look for the dial, and the band has a textured croco-embossing across it. It is splash resistant, so there’s no excuse for not rinsing his dishes after he’s finished with them, but it isn’t suitable for swimming. It comes with a two year manufacturer’s warranty, also.

When it comes to watches for the Sagittarian husband, though, he needs something that can keep up with him! The Citizen Promaster 300m dive watch at right is perfect for on-the-go Sagittarians. The 300m water resistance rating means that it can go anywhere he can with scuba gear on, and see all the same amazing things! There’s nothing you can’t throw at this watch, with its titanium base (rather than stainless steel), non-reflective coating, eco-drive technology and safety buckle. Best of all, you are looking at around a 20% discount on Citizen products, including this one, when you purchase through Gilletts!

Your Scorpio guy will be happier with a personal message of love from you that he can carry around on his wrist, compared to a technological marvel :-). And gosh bless him for it! The men’s ID Slice bracelet at right is a new model form Hot Diamonds, whose ID bracelets have been mens’ jewelry favorites for years. This model has three adjacent white diamonds set in its face, a sterling silver base plated with rhodium for shine and scratch resistance, and room for engraving on both the back and front of the bracelet.

Sagittarian guys are adventurous - and not only when it comes to conquering the natural wonders! They are happy to wear things because they look good, not just because everyone else is. This butterfly mirror pendant captures his free spirit, and caters to his adventurous taste in jewelry. It ,measures 2.3cm in length, fairly compact, and features three cubic zirconias in the butterfly’s wing, set on a stainless steel base. It also ships for free to you, no matter where in the world you are!

It almost seems like cheating, buying the men’s stainless steel pendant at right for your husband … it is just so well-priced! But Scorpio guys will love the ‘curtianed’ design, that keeps their hearts hidden away for just a lucky few with backstage passes to enjoy :-). The pendant measures 4cm long, so is quite decently sized, and includes the chain pictured along with it. It also ships for free, so what you see on the price tag is exactly what you get! Be quick, before everybody else discovers them.

There is an ever-growing range of men’s jewelry gifts in store - keep browsing if we haven’t hit upon something just for your man yet. If you have any trouble finding things, there’s a friendly store assistant only as far away as the Live Help window at the right of screen when you’re in the shop area. Happy hunting!

LovePods by Pandora

LovePods Ring by Pandora

LovePods Earrings by Pandora

LovePods Stackable Rings by Pandora

The Pandora  LovePods concept offers smooth pod-like designs in a range of earrings, pendants, necklaces, rings and bracelets.

Made in 18ct gold, the LovePods range by Pandora caters to the prestige market.

LovePods continue the common theme amongst all Pandora jewellery, the concept of tailoring the look of your jewellery to your individual style.

The Pandora LovePods collection does this through the stackable LovePods rings, that allow a combination of LovePods rings to be worn together.

Described as one-pod, two-pod, three-pod and six-pod rings, the LovePods rings allow the wearer to choose any of the 1,2,3, or 6 pod rings together, in any sequence they like.

Another impressive feature of the LovePods collection is the extensive range of gemstones available.

Each LovePods design offers different gemstones, including diamond, amethyst, blue topaz, citrine, peridot, pink topaz and red topaz.

The gemstone choices allow customers to mix together LovePods designs with either the same gemstones, or a mix of different gemstones.

LovePods make the ultimate gift for yourself or the special lady in your life.

Discover Pandora LovePods for yourself at Gilletts.com.au .

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Blizzard Pure Hot Diamonds Earrings

It gets hard to keep things fresh in a marriage after a while … both of you slide into your habits, and without a bit of a shove every now and then, it’s difficult to make your own stimulation. Why not make your wife’s birthday at least one of the times of year you get off your (metaphoric!) bottom, go out and do some partying … with the excuse of some hot new jewelry to lure her away from the house :-). A new jewelry gift always helps her redefine herself a little bit … it helps make your wife into a new, well, her! So today we are looking at some sweet, sexy and suitable gifts for November-born wives.

Red Alexa Diamond Eco-Drive Watch

Amber Stud Earrings

Heart Cut Rhodolite Garnet and Diamond Pendant

Pandora Purple Pearl and Tanzanite Earrings

Black Titanium Ring

Pandora Paraiba Topaz Infinity Ring

Pandora Lovepods Topaz, Amethyst and Spinel Necklace

November is divided into two types of women - the intensely emotional, quite secretive and passionate (yes, that extends into their sexuality!) Scorpio girl, born between the 1st and 22nd. Sagittarius takes up the rest of the month from the 23rd onwards. If you are married to a Sagittarian, you are probably quite used to their adventurous spirit, their love of travel and activity. We chose the ‘Blizzard’ Pure Hot Diamonds earrings at the beginning of article for a Scorpio wife and lover, though … because their intense nature can make being with them somewhat being like trapped in a blizzard! These earrings are long, conspicuous pieces, perfect for evening wear, with intensely sparkling diamonds encrusting the bottom dewdrop of each one. They are made of sterling silver, for good affordability, and it has been rhodium plated to make it suitable for all skin types, prevent tarnishing and enhance shine. They’ll ship to you for free no matter where you are in the world.

A Sagittarian wife’s sense of adventure extends to their fashion ideals as well - why shouldn’t you have a bold, red watch, when everyone else’s is silver, gold or black?! The Alexa diamond Eco-Drive model by Citizen answers that question with a resounding ‘No reason at all!’. It is designed by Australian golfer Sarah Kemp for the outdoorcondiitons which your adventurous Sagittarian will revel in. The face has 28 genuine white diamonds set around it (because they are forever), and the watch itself has chronograph function, is water resistant to 50m (for splashes) and comes with a generous 5 year manufacturer’s warranty.

Sagittarian wives like to play dress-ups as much as the next gal - but you’ll be looking for sleek, easy to wear jewelry for her, with her adventurous spirit. Stud earrings are best, and this amber pair harks to all the exotic places she’d love to travel to … or has already been. Rich, golden and with a beautiful natural beauty, they’ll most likely remind you of your wife herself. They feature pieces of amber 8mm across, and are made for pierced ears. They have a sterling silver base which makes them incredibly affordable!

Your Scorpio wife will love anything that has the same intensity and the same ‘love of love’ that she does … cue the rhodolite garnet heart cut pendant at right. Rhodolite garnets have a slightly lighter, pinker tone, but still the intense coloration of a true garnet. And what Scorpio maiden could resist a love heart … nawh! The garnet is a .94ct stone, set on affordable yet classy 9ct white gold, along with 2 brilliant cut 0.01ct diamonds. You can provide your own chain for this one, and save some cash :-).

Even adventurous, travel-minded Sagittarian ladies like to hit the dance floor every now and again - and when they do, they like to do it in their signature color, purple. Pandora’s purple pearl and tanzanite earring design is different to everything else available in jewelry stores right now, with its layering of features, unusual pearl color and the bubble design in the gold. This 14ct gold pair of earrings will become a long term favorite - you can even build upon their beauty at future Christmases and birthdays, with the complementary tanzanite flower Pandora bracelet charms, stud earrings, pearl and tanzanite necklace and gold bubble ring.

Scorpio’s signature color is black - given the intense and private nature of their personalities, it isn’t hard to understand why. The black titanium ring at right is a great gift for Scorpio wives as everyday jewelry wear. It is tough and unbreakable, goes with everything … and makes a stunning contrast alongside your gold wedding ring! The 6mm width means that it is suitable for both male and female wear. It has a polished finish and room to engrave a message on the inside - you can check it out in 360 view mode by clicking on the product within its category and scrolling down.

These last couple of gifts make use of the November birthstone, the topaz. The Pandora infinity design topaz ring at right is a stunning look that will suit your Scorpio lady perfectly - the bold intensity of Paraiba topazes compared to the garden variety blue, and the infinity design will really appeal to ‘Her Loyalty’! You may want to have the ring sizes to fit on her middle finger rather than the ring finger - at 12mm wide it can be too tall for some shorter ladies’ ring fingers. Make sure you have her finger size checked based on a 12mm width, also - this can change the diameter needed.

Topaz doesn’t only come in the sweet sky blue that most of us are used to seeing - the Pandora Lovepods range incorporates pink, blue, orange and red topaz throughout its ranks. This Lovepods necklace would be great fro either a Scorpio or Sagittarian wife - it includes both black and purple stones, as well as a red topaz for the November birthstone. It is made of 18ct yellow gold, and measures a comfortable 45cm in length. It ships for free across Australia - but if you happen to be off adventuring with your Sagittarian wife, we actually can’t deliver Pandora products overseas due to manufacturer regulations.

Hopefully we’ve found you plenty of ways to put the spark back in your marriage this November! If you want to perfect that little ignition key a little more, though, keep browsing now in the Gift Ideas for Wives, as well as the November birthstones section. If you have any trouble finding the perfect gift, we’re always about to help - just click the Live Help link at the right of every screen in the shop.

Liquid Pandora Jewellery

Liquid Pandora Jewellery

Liquid Pandora Jewellery

Pandora’s newest addition to the world of jewellery called Liquid is now available at Gilletts.com.au

Made exclusively in sterling silver, the Liquid collection of Pandora jewellery is designed with smooth lines and curves that are inspired by the fluid movements of water and nature.

Each Pandora Liquid piece represents water in one of its different forms, from flowing waves, smooth bubbles to undulating ripples and delicate drops.

Pandora designer Lee Antony Gray said, “We set out to create a new series of jewellery that could mimic water’s unique language. We chose to work in silver because this precious metal is very sculptural and perfect for accentuating depth and shape.”

Types of Liquid Pandora products:
The Pandora Liquid collection includes Liquid Earrings, Liquid Pendants, Liquid Bangles and Liquid Rings.

There are three themes for the Liquid collection called Flow, Wave and Bubbles.

How the Liquid Jewellery works:
Each piece can be worn on it’s own, or combined with other pieces of Liquid jewellery in a stackable design. You can also wear a set of matching Liquid earrings, pendant, bangle and ring.

Liquid rings are designed to be worn as either a single ring, or together with other Pandora Liquid rings. You can combine multiple of the same theme of Pandora Liquid rings together, to form your own unique Pandora creation.

The Liquid pendants are designed to be worn as either a single pendant, or together with other Pandora Liquid pendants. You can combine multiple of the same design of Pandora Liquid pendant together, or you can choose different Pandora Liquid pendants to wear together.

The Liquid Pandora collection is available at Gilletts.com.au - see the new Liquid Pandora collection here.

Purple and Blue Flowers Pandora Inspirations Bracelet

Pandora is the true lady of the jewelry world … she has so many different masks, and she wears them all beautifully, yet you can always see the innocent, gorgeous soul underneath the masquerade! The Pandora range has just as many options for November born gals as she does for the rest of the year. Here we look at our favorite Pandora topaz pieces (the November birthstone), as well as some different options for Scorpios (those intensely emotional, very loyal and passionate souls), and Sagittarians (adventurous, sociable and freedom-loving creatures). We’ll check out the best of the new Pandora charm release, also!

Black Marvella Pandora Inspirations Bracelet

Happy Buddha Pandora bracelet Charm

Silver Panda Pandora Charm

Pandora Coconut Palm Tree Charm

Pandora Mauve-Pink Petals on Black Charm

Pandora Paraiba Topaz, Buick Topaz and CZ Ring

Pandora Lovepods Red Topaz Earrings

Pandora Lovepods 1-pod Red Topaz Ring

Sagittarians are born towards the last part of November (from the 23rd onwards), and while they share a certain intensity and a little secretiveness with their Scorpio month-mates, they are also much more sociable and freedom-loving. Sagittarians can be quite spiritual, in contrast to a very practical side of their personalities. Their lucky color is a spiritual, mystical purple - they’ll love this purple enamel and blue topaz flowers Inspirations bracelet by Pandora. Not only does it include the lucky color for Sagittarians, but the birthstone for November - the topaz. You can get the bracelet in whichever length you like, in one centimeter increments from 17 to 23cm. This is actually one of our more affordable Pandora Inspirations bracelets. While it can’t be shipped overseas, it makes its way to you anywhere in Australia for no extra charge!

If you’re stuck for ideas, even those of you only looking at getting a single Pandora chamr for your loved one’s birthday can get a good idea of how the charms look in context through the Inspirations section. The Black Marvella bracelet at right is a stunning example of a Scorpio-oriented bracelet, with its secretive black aura and intense contrasts between black and white throughout the piece. This is almost a complete bracelet, great for girls who are too impatient to build up their charms over time.

Sagittarians are the travelers of the zodiac … these archer women roam the earth hunting down their own food, fearlessly reveling in the freedom! If travel is a passion of your Sagittarian as well, the next lot of charms will certainly set her travelometer racing. The Happy Buddha charm at right is part of the new October 2009 charm collection, and features the new non-oxidized, highly polished Pandora charm look that has become quite popular. Being part of the silver charms category, it is among the most cost-effective full size charms on site - Pandora actually hasn’t raised their prices on these in several years, amazingly!

Buddhism and panda bears go hand in hand in their native lands … what better way to help your Sagittarian girl imagine herself somewhere exotic and thrilling than by teaming the two of these charms up? The panda bear charm has a sweet mix of uncertainty and utter cuteness. You can imagine him swinging around in a bamboo forest just behind a line of the palm tress in the charm pictured below him, and then almost taste the sweat of travel and the exciting foreign air. Both of these charms are from the new release collection for October 2009 - the pandas have been especially popular, so get in early to order these, and the coconut palm trees are a little more expensive, but also a little more luxurious. You can find them in the Silver And Gold Beads section.

Intense emotional bonds that develop over time are the hallmark of your relationship with a Scorpio you love - when they do something, they do it 110%! The petalled design of this Murano glass bead represents the layered growth of those bonds perfectly, with the pink design set on top of a striking deep black base. This luxury piece has the Murano glass set on a 14ct yellow gold base, rather than the more common sterling silver. This makes for a rich, varied color palette, but also needs a little more ‘richness’ on the purchase side ;-).

Topaz is the birthstone for November, and the design of Pandora jewelry is especially friendly to this clear, colorful, highly reflective gemstone. You’ll find complementary pieces featuring Paraiba topazes and buick topazes all through the Pandora range, to match with the three-gem ring at right. The band is a comfy 3mm wide, and the ‘leafed’ feature section with the gemstones is around 9mm in height. You’ll notice in the matching jewelry section when you click on the product, just how good these topazes look with Pandora’s electric blue pearls also.

Pandora recently launched their Lovepods range - they have successfully made bracelets, necklaces and earrings personalizable, and the Lovepods range sets their sights on personalizing rings! The earrings at right and the 1-pod ring beneath it show you the design of the entire Lovepods range - gemstones set in flowing ‘pods’ of 18ct gold. All of the products are made of the same metal, and every product is a luxury piece that will be kept forever. For November born girls, though, another bonus is that it includes some of the lesser-seen varieties of their birthstone, the topaz. These Pandora jewelry pieces have red topazes, and you can also find pink, orange and blue topaz pieces throughout the Lovepods range.

Pandora is one of our most popular ranges for a reason - they continue to develop and redefine themselves every month, but stay true to their original aims of personalizability, charm and quality. Check out more Pandora products here, or go straight to see the new Lovepods rings or Inspirations bracelets.

Pandora Lovepods Dual Topaz Necklace

Topaz is one of our favourite gemstones here at Gilletts. As much as you can have a favourite among your children, anyway! As a gemstone, though, it just has so many benefits. It comes in a huge variety of colors, mostly blue and red, but also green, yellow and wine-colored. It is a mid-range gemstone, so while it isn’t common, most people can afford quite decently sized topazes in their jewelry. And for the budding jewellers out there, it is has a cleavage of [001] - Perfect. Topaz is the stone of friendship, and found in most corners of the globe, from Russia to the US, Sri Lanka to the Czech Republic, and Mexico to Sweden. So let’s see the ingenious inventions that people have created for November’s birthstone!

Pandora Lovepods six pod citrine, peridot, red topaz, blue topaz, amethyst and pink topaz 18ct yellow gold ring

Square Blue Topaz White Gold Earrings

Blue topaz drop earrings

Topaz and Amethyst Ring

Rhodolite Garnet and Pink Topaz Ring

Amethyst, pink topaz and diamond pendant

Pandora blue topaz flowers and hearts necklace

The Lovepods collection is one of Pandora’s newest and most luxurious lines. Every piece is in full 18ct gold, and this is offset by the unique look of colored topazes, especially pink, blue and red. It is also one of the only ways in store to buy topazes in a bracelet - handy, considering there is such a wealth of products for matching. This particular bracelet has a red topaz, a blue topaz and a citrine in each ‘pod’, and measures 16cm long. There are alternate sizes available, and the clasp is set up so that the bracelet can be adjustable, with two alternate ‘hooks’.

The Lovepods rings come in a variety of pod multiples - if that all sounds a bit mathematic, all it means is that you can get rings with one gemstone, two gemstones, three gemstones or six gemstones. The Lovepods ring are made to be stacked on top of each other. This six-pod ring can only be stacked with other six-pod rings, but looks equally good with a three-pod bracelet! It has two of the same varieties of topaz, blue and red, as well as citrine that the bracelet has. Pink topaz, amethyst and peridot round out the six pods, making this one of the brighter, more rainbow colored Lovepods rings in store.

One of the main joys of topaz, though, is the feeling of having beautiful quality jewelry with a whole lot of sparkle, at not much of a price tag! The best way to enjoy the budget-friendliness of topaz is in the blue variety, which is most common, and in metals like this 9ct white gold. The earrings feature unusual square cut topazes, 4mm across, and have hook style fittings. The earrings are neatly sized, at just 1.9cm in length, so are suitable for everyday wear and probably even for wearing to bed on the odd occasion! They also ship to you for free, no mater where you are in Australia.

Topaz is also frequently combined with pearls in earrings for a lovely delicate look - but we couldn’t go past featuring the delicate filigree background on these big, but subtly colored topaz earrings. The topazes themselves are 9mm long, and the earrings measure 4cm from top to tip, when in your ears. The base is sterling silver, which is why you get a whole lot more gemstone for your dollar than the similarly priced, but smaller square cut topaz earrings above. These are designed quite faintly, and can be worn every day, or as an unexpected ‘gem’ for special occasions.

Topaz can often be found alongside a friend or two - the sky blue base works well with a whole different range of accent stones. In this ring it is combined with a deep, vibrant amethyst in a half-eternity ring style. There are five amethysts and four topazes altogether, set on a 9ct white gold base. While the ring looks very stylish and quite luxurious, it is actually very affordable - especially if you take advantage of our laybys and payment plans. The gemstone setting makes it difficult to resize this ring - you can imagine what would happen to all those carefully places topazes if somebody had to go bending the band in and out! You’ll have to spoil the surprise and get your loved one’s finger size measured accurately by a local jeweler … but its worth it for this gift, don’t you think!

You can see in the pink topaz and rhodolite garnet ring how a simple change of colors makes such a difference to the look of a piece of jewelry! This feminine yet boldly colored ring is set up with the same configuration as the one above it - four topazes (pink this time) and five accent stones, in a 9ct white gold ring with a 4mm band width. Note that with both this ring and the one above, the band depth is quite a bit larger than usual - they are most comfortable when worn as dress rings. Again, spoil the surprise and have your finger size measured accurately - it will save a lot of dollars and time on the other end of the gift-giving cycle.

Topazes are highly refractive (in our words, they sparkle good!), so are often used in place of diamonds in conjunction with a deeper, more velvety looking gemstone. In this case they are used as well as diamonds, because those deep-colored amethysts are just so big in comparison! The pink and purple look is a favorite of girls that never grew up all over the world … the five amethysts in this piece have a combined gemstone weight of 1.16ct, the topazes weigh .33ct altogether, and the diamonds are five in number, each just over 0.01ct to make up 0.07ct altogether. The white gold chain pictured is for display purposes only, but the 9ct white gold pendant would look just as nice with sterling silver or something a little more wallet-friendly.

We can come to truly trust our own judgment about the beauty of topazes when we see how much one of the world’s most influential jewelry designers loves them … Pandora jewelry features topazes throughout the range, and deliberately looks for the very specific colors of paraiba topazes (a sea blue-green) and buick topazes (storm cloud blue) to utilize in their jewelry designs. This one just uses the plain blue variety, but in a unique way - a round ‘bead’ cut rather than a faceted refractive cut. This still looks good because of the high refraction factor of topaz. The stones are set on sterling silver with the traditional oxidized flower and heart motif.

You’re actually quite lucky to be buying a birthday gift this November, with the wonderful range of topaz jewelry there is in store! Check out the topaz birthday gift recommendations, handpicked by our jewelers, or look through every single topaz piece we have here in the topaz jewelry collection, using the product refinement blue box near the top of screen to narrow down your search. And happy birthday gifting!

Pandora Gold Heart Huggie Earrings

Women and jewelry … they go together like cake and candles, stockings and suspenders, the beach and sunscreen. I would say that women and jewelry are as natural a fit as women and men, but sometimes that relationship is more of a ‘cat and dog’ one! A great way to keep the peace this year on her birthday is with a gorgeous jewelry gift. Personal items like this help your lady-friends define themselves - and if you make a good choice, they can define themselves in a classically elegant sort of light and have you to thank for that! Whether your mother, sister, girlfriend, wife or just plain old friend has a birthday coming up this November, we look at some classically elegant gifts for women to help boost their confidence and bring their lives some sparkle.

3mm Blue Topaz White Gold Earrings

Citizen Eco-Drive Diamond Watch

Pandora Peridot Flower Earrings

Waterfall Pure Hot Diamonds brand name diamond earrings

Wenger Commando Calendar Men’s Swiss Watch

Black Rainbow Titanium Ring

Wing drop diamond earrings by Hot Diamonds

Every woman in the world has her own individuality - but in many ways, you can split them into different broad types. No, not ‘types of broads’ ! There are two rough groups of women born in November, according to the zodiac - Scorpios are secretive, intensely emotional, and tend to be quite conservative. These women are born between the 1st and 22nd of the month. On and after the 23rd, Sagittarius rules, and these women are traditionally seen as adventurous and not only wanting, but needing freedom. They love to travel and can be quite spiritually inclined. The gold Pandora heart huggie earrings at the beginning of the article are perfect for Scorpios - those little love hearts show them that you care - yet the gift isn’t so utterly ‘romantic’ that you couldn’t make it a birthday present for your sister, mother or daughter. They are made of 14ct gold, and designed for pierced ears.

Sagittarians will need their jewelry to give them as much freedom as the menfolk in their lives give them! Stud earrings are ideal, and the smaller, daintier, and less likely they are to be caught on a tree branch as she’s wandering through the wilderness or climbing to see what’s at the top, the better. Topaz is the birthstone for November also - these 3mm blue topaz gemstones are set on affordable 9ct white gold, which is suitable for all skin types. The stones are brilliant-cut, and the earrings themselves are brilliantly priced! Perfect for more gifts for more distant females, like friends, nieces and in-laws.

The Citizen Eco-Drive diamond watch at right is very classically designed - subtle color changes, a mother of pearl dial, and a clean face with roman numerals for markers. It is conservatively styled and it gives away nothing - a lot like your Scorpio lady! She’ll enjoy the restraint and the elegance of this watch, as well as convenient factors like not having to change water batteries, ever again, in her lifetime! The Eco-Drive technology means that as long as your female friend gets some light (even from a bulb) every so often, the watch will power itself. It has 24 brilliant cut diamonds set around the edges - the most intense, and also the most emotionally linked, of all gemstones! The watch comes from our special section on gifts for Moms.

We also have special sections for all sorts of female relationships in your life - the Pandora peridot earrings come from the Gift Ideas for Daughters section of the site. They are dainty and sweet, and the fresh green coloring will inevitably remind your Sagittarian daughter of the outdoors that she so loves to be among. The earrings are made to be keepers - they have a 14ct gold base, and find plenty of complementary pieces throughout the Pandora range so your daughter can keep building on the collection over the years.

If you’re searching for a Scorpio gift, the Pure Limited Edition section has some of the most beautiful and intense, yet very restrained and conservative jewelry on site. You can find it under the Shop By Brand heading in the left hand navigation menu, and under that section you’ll find goodies for your Scorpio lady like the ‘Waterfall’ earrings at right. These women are intensely emotional, and if you’re romantically involved, they most likely feel that being with you blocks out the entire world … sort of like being behind a waterfall! The earrings have a luxuriant yet comfortable silver weight of 8 grams, and are dotted with 6 brilliant cut white diamonds in the last section of the drop. The sterling silver base has been rhodium plated, so your silver won’t go black and has an increased shine.

You can keep exploring in the Hot Diamonds range and find quite a few great gifts for Scorpio ladies! The feeling of flying is something that both November zodiac signs really claim as their own … for Sagittarians, the freedom is intoxicating, and for Scorpios, the intensity of the feeling suits their own personality well. So give these women wings … in the form of tiny silver, diamond studded earrings! These drop earrings are part of the regular Hot Diamonds range, and have the same attractive price tag that everything outside the Pure Limited Edition collection does. The tiny diamond clusters can be found along the leading edges of the wings, and the feeling as the chains freely sway against your neck is almost as if they really will take off! Rhodium plated again, and these also ship for free everywhere in the world.

Sagittarian girls love their travel, love their adventure, and love their freedom … and aren’t necessarily concerned with being overly feminine. You can help facilitate what she loves with the Wenger Commando Calendar watch at right. Although labeled as a men’s watch, it is sized quite moderately (no enormous two inch faces here!), and styled in quite a unisex way. The watch itself is made by the same company that makes Swiss Army knives; it has a date and month indicator, a second time zone (so she knows what time it will be when she calls home!), and is water resistant to 100m. It comes with a 3 year manufacturer warranty, and if she is already off on her adventures, it will ship to her for free no matter where in the world she is!

For Sagittarian women with an adventurous spirit and a love of the exotic, the black rainbow titanium ring at right is the perfect gift. Where bracelets often get in the way, and pendants will often come out of their safe little hiding spots while adventuring, rings are easy - they stay in the one spot! Titanium is strong and unscratchable, so perfect for those girls who like to be truly amongst it. The pricing displayed is for a 7mm size, more of a man’s ring width - so you get to knock a decent chunk of that cost off if you’re buying for a woman this November. Choose from polished or satin finishes, and also engrave a message to her inside the band for free!

There is so much to set your Scorpio or Sagittarian woman’s heart to racing in store at the moment! Use our handy categories to see gifts specially selected for your particular recipient, including Gift Ideas for Wives, Gift Ideas for Girlfriends, Gift Ideas for Daughters and Gift Ideas for Mothers. Her self-confidence and the sparkle in her eyes will thank you for it!

New Single Waved Black Pandora bracelet

New Double Waved White Pandora bracelet

The new style Pandora bracelets just released at Gilletts.com.au are proving a hit with Pandora fans already!

As part of Pandora’s October 2009 jewellery release, the new designs which Pandora are calling ’single waved’ and ‘double waved’ bracelets, offer a fresh slant on the Pandora style.

Made in leather with the sterling silver Pandora clasp, the bracelets are designed to be worn with Pandora charms.

And with these fantastic fashion statements, you get to choose the colour!

The new bracelets are available in red, brown, black, grey and white.

And if you’re wondering what single or double waved means - The ‘double waved’ style wraps around the wrist twice before being secured with the silver Pandora clasp, whilst the ’single waved’ design wraps around the wrist once.

You can even mix-it-up a little by wearing a single waved bracelet and a silver Pandora bracelet on the same wrist. Or wear two single waved Pandora bracelets together or …

Remember, you’re the fashion designer with Pandora, so you choose what to wear with what!

The new style Pandora single waved and double waved bracelets are available at Gilletts.com.au