February is the month of love. I have two favorite items I simply fell in love with recently I’d like to share with my readers.

RINGS OF LOVE

In December 2019, right before Covid lifted its ugly head, my husband and I had the opportunity to sail with Viking Cruises from Athens to Rome, with a memorable stop in Israel. We toured Jerusalem and smaller towns, marveling at the ancient history and architectural wonders we found there.

One thing I noticed as we window-shopped through the region was the exquisite gold jewelry available from local artists. I vowed if I ever returned to Israel, I would buy anniversary rings for my husband and me. And wedding bands for our grandchildren as a special gift for when they marry.

But I actually don’t have to wait for my next Israel trip. By chance, I discovered a USA-based jewelry designer, Andrew Litwin, who specializes in creating the same type of intricate jewelry we marveled at on our trip. I especially loved his beautiful wedding bands, based on the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet, the Alef, meaning “one.”

You can’t get more romantic than this. Happy Valentine’s Day!

NEVER LOSE AN EARRING AGAIN—REALLY!

I wish I could count how many pierced earrings I’ve lost over the years because the backs failed on me, including the precious earrings my husband gave me as a wedding gift many years ago. Sometime during our first dance, I lost one of his mother’s antique earrings from Italy he gave me to wear that day, thanks to a weak earring back that came loose. I never recovered it.

I was recently introduced to Chrysmela, the world’s most secure earring back, and I can vouch for the fact that these backs will protect your earrings through all sorts of activities, including swimming, showering, work outs, and the list goes on. The backs automatically fit, lock and lift all types of earrings.

Made in the same high-tech factories in Japan that manufacture smartphone camera parts, Chrysmela’s patented technology uses three micro ball bearings to securely lock your earrings into place. They are available in platinum, 24K gold and rose gold.

I tested them out thoroughly, and they get my complete endorsement.

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