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A new year means a fresh start for all. If you want to attract good fortune in the new year, you will need a new wallet or money clip. For many male shoppers who prefer not carrying a bag, a money clip is a perfect choice for them to keep their cash and cards simple and free of clutter. We have many sleek and stylish money clips for your new year collection. Go get’em!
You may have seen movie stars wear exaggerated rings with huge gems walking down the red carpet at the Oscars. Or maybe at a fancy party where immaculately dressed women show off their big colorful rings while holding a glass of red wine
Appropriately enough, these rings which pair so well with formal drinking occasions are actually called “cocktail rings”.
The United States in the 1920s was a time of social change for women. During that time, women were able to progress and achieve newfound freedoms that they did not have before. Women started to attain the freedom of vote, the freedom to work and even the basic freedom of enjoying fashion. At the same time that new freedoms were being obtained, others were being lost. This was also the time of prohibition and alcoholic beverages were banned. However, this law did not cause the desired outcome of a full renunciation of alcohol. Instead, prohibition forced drinking underground with alcohol still flowing at illegal drinking parties and speakeasies. This illegal alcohol was often expensive and these parties could be glamorous affairs. Attendees would dress to the nines. Many women would wear huge gems on their fingers to draw attention to themselves while drinking their forbidden cocktails. This is how cocktail rings got the name.
Cocktail rings soon became a symbol of a woman’s capabilities and competence from the freedoms attained from the 1920s. Cocktail rings came to represent women’s independence in the economy and in society. While the left-hand ring finger is most commonly associated with wedding rings, the right-hand ring finger has become a signal of independence and competence.
As time passed, cocktails rings evolved to become a way for women to show their unique personality and identity. At the same time, the designs of cocktail rings started to become more diverse. From flower motifs to
To show “YOU”, you can choose a cocktail ring that reflects your personality. The color and style of the unique statement pieces are
After dominating for the past few seasons, minimalist dainty rings may be on their way out. The classic cocktail ring has been taken to new extremes on the runway in the Autumn/Winter 2019/2020 season. Check out these audacious and ostentatious cocktail rings from Dolce & Gabbana, Balenciaga and Oscar de la Renta.
The move away from minimalist, dainty jewelry is evident on the street as well. At this year’s South by Southwest, big and exaggerated was the name of the game for rings and accessories. A heavy emphasis on crystal and turquoise displays the trend toward oversized shapes that
Looking for similar styles to fill out your collection?
Check out our wide selection of cocktail and statement rings, turquoise jewelry and animal inspired accessories.
Extra-Large Champagne Statement Ring
Adjustable Swallow Ring
Antique Copper Style Elephant Statement Ring
Stainless Steel Celtic Inspired
Deciding to start a family business can be a pretty exciting journey. Thinking about a new business idea, about leaving your job to work for yourself, and building something that you can call your own – that’s a neat idea. And from watching on TV, it seems like most family businesses are incredibly successful…right?
As a three-decade-old family run
Here are the top 3 lessons we’ve learned in running a family business:
This is the number one lesson in running a family business. If you take one thing from this article, this is the one.
By definition, working in a family business means you’re working with your spouse, significant other or family member. And while those relationships do not change, it’s crucial that everyone in the business understands that in the workplace, you are co-workers working in a business environment first and family members second.
That means no Hi Mom, can you help me finish this project? I’m too tired or giving up your responsibility to Grandma just because you’re her favorite.
A family business is still a business. It’s vital everyone remembers that.
It’s no secret that communication is key to running any business. But it’s especially important when you’re working with people you know so well.
Why?
Because business decisions sometimes
Rather, build a habit of communicating and asking for their input and thoughts. It’s good teamwork and good business.
While this lesson can apply to any business, it’s something that often is lost in family businesses.
Because this is a family business, work naturally becomes a part of the discussion topics at home. While a healthy amount of discussion at home is good (who doesn’t work a bit at home?), it’s key to build time that is focused on the family and not the business.
This is easier said than done, of course. However, for our family business, one thing we try to do is to designate one weekend day that is completely work-free. And if you can aim for both weekend days, even better.
Doing this will make the family business less stressful, happier and tends to lead to more success overall.
Starting a family business can be one of the best decisions you and your family make. But it’s not for everybody. It takes a strong commitment to key your relationships separate from business, to communicate and to always remember that at the end of the day, you are still family.
