Treat Yourself

Sometimes you’ve just got to treat yourself. And while there are times when small treats, like a pedicure or a bouquet of flowers, will do the trick—sometimes you just need to go a bit bigger. Diamonds are, of course, the ultimate extravagance, but considering the state of the economy these days, this might not be the right time to go all out with a diamond necklace that could also be used to signal a passing ship. The jewelry industry has heeded the call to offer small luxury at an affordable price, and here are some of the best jewelry deals in town:

1928 Jewelry: If vintage-inspired jewelry is your thing, then you must check out 1928 Jewelry. The site specializes in jewels of a by-gone era, and if you purchase by August 31 you can get 25% off your order (code: 28FEVER).

Zales: Whether you’re in the market for necklaces, earrings, or a fashion-forward ring, check out the offerings at Zales. You can get $50 off orders of $300 or more, but the offer expires soon (code: ZFBGIFT)!

Ice.com: Ice.com–the name says it all. The ice of your choice is ready and waiting for you, and you can get $15 off your order, plus free shipping if you order by July 24 (code: SJL15.)

Dana Robinson

Dana Robinson is a couponing expert and regularly contributes money-saving articles to PromoCodes.com.

The Finishing Touch

You’ve found the perfect dress and matched it with the right shoes, but you still need that extra sparkle and shine for your outfit. Whether you cover your fingers with rings, adorn your neck and wrists with glittering chains, or your ears with precious stones, jewelry can dress up any outfit. The problem lies in what to do once you’re at the jewelers.

Complement Your Outfit: Always make sure that what you buy will complement your outfit. If you don’t, you may find yourself down playing your ensemble or overpowering it with the wrong piece of jewelry. With this task comes the need to figure out where you want that extra sparkle to go. Are you wearing a low cut dress? You may need a long glimmering necklace. Are you wearing your hair pinned up? If so you may need that extra shine to dangle from each earlobe. Once you’ve figured out what kind of jewelry you need, it’ll be much easier to figure out the size and style that will work best for your outfit.

Important Options: Check out retailers like Ice.com and MyJewelryBox.com for jewelry that will fit your budget as well as your style. And if you buy before June 30, you can receive an extra 20% off any order from Ice.com (Code: SJN11).  

Tabitha Neatherlin