Christina's Jewelry Blog featuring Jewels By Park Lane
With all the new Fall Fashion trends it's easy to see that jewelry is not only essential but is often THE piece that makes an outfit sing for the Fall and Winter fashions 2008.
Persuing Vogue and Elle and other fashion magazines I have noticed show stopping peices and dramatic colors. Jewel Tones are hot this season and adding sparkle or drama to an outfit can be easily accomplished with Jewels by Park Lane Jewelry.
Layering is another way to make a huge statement and add something different to a basic outfit. One of my Favorite peices to use to layer is the Shanel Necklace with it's classic look of pearls, this 61" can be worn as a very long necklace shortened to appear as two and even three strands or even as a bracelet. I've been wearing mine as a two strand with everything lately. It's just so versitile.
Another popular choice is the beautiful Hieress necklace which at 20" is just astounding. With the classic look of hand knotting these beautiful glass pearls warm the skin and can be worn with jeans or khakis to your most formal attire.
The seductive Shadow set feautures grey pearls and lovely drop earrings. They are just sexy.
With Autmn upon us try slipping into some chocolatley brown pearls. Our French Silk Pearl necklace and earrings are jsut the thing to take that little black dress to new heights. So chic and on our new catalog cover, athese are sure to please.
Check out our website to find these lovely and stunning peices.
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Marcasite is a natural mineral used in jewelry. It is a light and brittle mineral that is often mistaken for pyrite. Pyrite and marcasite have the same chemical formula, but different crystal system, thereby making them two separate minerals. In jewelry, pyrite is used as a gem while marcasite is not. It is a mined stone and when used in jewelry, marcasite is cut and shaped very much like diamonds.
To get that antique or vintage look that is very popular today, I would recommend for our Hostess the beautiful pin: Antiquity which can be yours for only $29 and is exclusive to the hostess only.
Cabaret
As our country was making ready to celebrate it's 200th anniversary and my lovely parents were preparing to marry, some wonderful people introduced the cubic zirconia as a viable stone for jewelry production.
Cubic zirconia or CZ, is a synthetic stone and has no natural counterpart (can't be found in the rough in nature)1. It has the appearance of a natural stone but the true difference lies in the chemical composition, the optics and physical properties of the stone2. According to Laurel Sheppard, the CZ has a lower refractive index (let's call this the bling factor) than a natural diamond3. There fore the amount of sparkle a diamond gives off when exposed to light is much greater than that of a cubic zirconia. She also notes that a natural diamond has a hardness of 10, where as the CZ has a range of 8.5-9; not bad for a synthetic stone, so it will keep up with bumping and the occasional dropping that can happen to jewelry due to wear and tear of normal usage.
But just like a diamond, cubic zirconias also come in a variety of grades. Let's go shopping for a minute. Let's go back to the time we were once a bridesmaid and had to wear an opulent looking necklace and earring set that was $10 in a flea market or just over-priced at a bridal store. It was showy and looked nice in pictures but does stand up to the test of times and either became a play piece for a niece or daughter or was given away to goodwill.
A couple years later, a little wiser and cash flow being a little better we have opted for a CZ that looks like our birthstone, or just wanted that imitation solitaire for that perfect party dress or even the perfect right hand ring. White gold or sterling silver surrounded and matching earrings. It looks great, the bling factor is greater and what's phenomenal is that it can stand the test of time. I still have my blue heart CZ sitting in my jewelry box that I love to death and still wear to this day. To add to that fabulousness my Jewels By Park Lane jewelry stands the test of time and the everyday wear. The Signature Pendant is the prefect example of a gorgeous set of cubic zirconias that look decadent but can hang tough through the years.
Ruby Signature pendant (also comes in Pink, Jet, Amethyst and Topaz)
What's great about JBPL is that amazing lifetime guarantee that comes with the jewelry. If for any reason the jewelry looses it's bling factor, simply send it to the company along with your receipt and the company will take care of it no questions asked. If for some reason your child gets a hold of your signature ring and decides to use it as a hammer and chips the stone, JBPL will replace it for a small shipping and handling fee if the tragic incident occurs after the first 120 days of purchase. If within the first 120 of purchase simply send it to the company and it will be replaced for FREE. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
Eva Set
Our cubic zirconias have wonderful sparkle and rival designer jewelry in terms of likeness, ga-ga factor and quality. Even the cover jewelry is CZ (Outstanding set page 68 and front cover of the 2008 catalog).
Come and enjoy the bling! Let me spoil you with jewelry! I can show you our wonderful fashion jewelry with quality cubic zirconias that will dazzle and sparkle their way into your heart. Contact me for a party to to make your purchase!
is offering Hostesses wonderful specials this month!
Let’s RING IN Park Lane’s 53
rd Year Anniversary withBLING for every hostess!
To celebrate this milestone anniversary, we will BLING ON the BEST!
Every qualified July hostess* with at least
FIVE guest orders may choose one of these sensationalrings for a processing fee of just $15.00 plus tax!
Choose from these seven stunning rings!
Margarita, Karolina, Fabulous, Glamorous, Striking, Class Act, Mosaic
These rings can be seen on pages 48-49 of the 2008 catalog!
http://www.jbpl.org/images/book/s2008/JBPL-2008_Catalog.pdf
Don't miss out on our new jewelry for July!
July Issue
http://www.myparklane.com/rep/pdf/7-8/JBPL-7-8.pdf
Here is just a smale sample of the seven rings a hostes can get for just having 5 orders!
They all have a great sparkle and will look great and make a fine addition to any jewelry wardrobe.
Okay Shopaholics-We have extended our shopping spree for $150 for just $15 to this month as well.
So inaddtition to our already Stellar 5 Star Hostess program, the hostess can get another $150 worth of jewelry for just the processing fee of $15. This along with the Bling rings for our anniversary special equal a very happy hostess.
Now is the time to buy Christmas gift for those of you who do Christmas in July! What a better way to get gifts for those on your list than to host a party and get your gifts for free or at a discount because you have hosted a party!
Mother of Pearl, a versatile material that can be found on a delicate earring or in a dazzling mosaic ceiling. It's iridescence is strong yet delicate, a veritable yin and yang as the mother of pearl substance is the secretion of freshwater and some salt-water mollusks. In other words, it's the material that makes the shell around a muscle or an oyster often called nacre (NAY-cur). Ever pick up a shell on the beach and the inside portion of the shell is blazing with color compared to the seemingly plain and even sometimes unattractive outer shell? Well you are looking at the nacre. Why is it called mother of pearl? It is this substance wraps around an irritation in an oyster for example, and creates that wondrous beauty we know as the Pearl. So yes it is the Mother of the pearl.
MP has been said to represent fertility and rebirth. This seems natural as the nacre is the substance that crates the pearl and gives birth to something new from something else. In cultured pearls MP beads are often used as the nucleus of the pearl. The process is fertility can be seen in the mollusks' ability to constantly secrete the nacre substance throughout it's life-cycle.
This material is manufactured into wonderful jewelry and Jewels By Park Lane carries a great selection of Mother of Pearl jewelry to suit every taste. From casual to extraordinary, from white to blazing color, Mother of Pearl Jewelry can fit into any wardrobe.
Lookout for these names in the catalog:
Portofino
Shellicious
Celopatra
Mosaic
Essen-shell
Bali
Look Around
Atlantis
Deja Vu
Champagne
Oceanside
Sand dune
So put some Mother of Pearl jewelry on to you shopping list for that next birthday or anniversary or gift for that special person in your life.
Place an order or host a party and receive a FREE Thank you gift!
while the green color is a result of the presence iron or chromium. 
For the Month of June we are running a special for anyone who would like to join Jewels By Park Lane and have fun selling jewelry and making friends along the way.
$5.00 to get started! That's right you read right just $5.00 to start this month!
Our standard registration/kit fee had been reduced to just $5.00! For five dollars you get the standar kit which is a Business in A Bag!
In the bag will be $1,000 worth of jewelry the Traning CD, invitations, order forms, and all the goodies that will help you run your jewelry business like a pro right from the start!
We offer two kits to get you started:
The standard kit: $5.00 gets it to your house! $1,000 worth of jewelry! Agree to do 6 parties and pay off your kit after the first $500 in sales ( usually achived in the FIRST party) and you start comission on all net sale after the first $500. It's just that easy and fun! You get paid to play with jewelry! You can get weekly checks from JBPL if you have just ONE party every week! 
Deluxe Kit: $5 registration & Purchase the kit outright for $249.00 plus tax. This kit has a jewelry wardrobe valued at $2,000! Earn comissions right from the start!
Dazzling with intensity. Intricately designed. Bold in a daring configuration of semiprecious stones and simulated gems. Sophisticated. Trendy. Created for the woman who appreciates quality yet understands the true beauty of value when adding to her collection of accessories.
This is Jewels by Park Lane... the #1 party plan jewelry company in the world! Founded in 1955 by Arthur and Shirley LeVin, Jewels by Park Lane is guided by a true passion for creating outstanding jewelry... and only jewelry... that enables our representatives to build rewarding business ventures.
Making jewelry their only focus is one of the many features that sets Jewels by Park Lane apart from other businesses in the direct selling industry. With more companies expanding and diversifying their product lines, such a commitment is both a rarity and a real strength in creating extraordinary products. One of the things I respect about our company is that jewelry is its sole product. It's a labor of love, a family passion.
Jewels by Park Lane has gained a reputation for creating jewelry that not only represents the sophistication of timeless classics, but also keeps abreast of current fashion trends to give customers up up-to-date looks to match their outfits and lifestyles. Whether it's a simulated showstopper seen on an Oscar nominee at the Academy Awards or a dainty, intricately designed necklace sparkling with elegant simplicity, Jewels by Park Lane sets the stage for ideal accessorizing. Casual, trendy, career, evening glitz, even couture, Jewels by Park Lane offers designs that enable women (and men with our company's line for men) to make an individual fashion statement whoever they are and wherever they go.
The Real Look at a Really Attractive PriceFinely detailed craftsmanship emphasizes the beauty of each Jewels by Park Lane design. Many of our items are created by our own artisans. We offer many ensembles that are inspired by the genuine jewelry crafted by world-famous jewelry designers, offering 'the look' for far less. Customers can purchase dozens of Park Lane jewelry items for the price of one genuine diamond or gemstone design... and they love our jewelry's down-to-earth prices.
Just as a fun 'side note' let me share that Jewels by Park Lane was the only fashion jewelry company to be invited to the Oscars and personally gift celebrities with our jewelry. The celebrities not only loved the beauty of the jewelry, they also loved it's "guilt-free glam" appeal --- the simulated stones aren't sourced from questionable mining practices.
If you've watched carefully, you may even have seen some of our jewelry showing up on television shows. Most recently, Lisa Edelstein, from the show "House" loved the Park Lane 'Bermuda' necklace that she received from Scott & Tara at the Oscars so much that she wore it on her show.
Our jewelry pops up everywhere and on everyone! Our quality speaks for itself and creates desirability even amongst those who can afford the "real thing".
To stay on the cutting edge of fashion and to give parties a continuous, fresh appeal, Jewels by Park Lane introduces between five to seven new items each month. Our company also offers one of the best incentive plans in the business and strong support for promoting up the ladder. One of the things that attracted me to the business is an individual's opportunity to grow and expand her business through it's positive reinforcement, incentives, contests and financial rewards. It's indicative of the generous spirit of the company.
Jewels by Park Lane offers one of the best product guarantees in the business. In fact, the jewelry is so well made --- and loved --- the company rarely receives returns. But if a jewelry item does need to be replaced within the first 120 days after purchase, the customer simply sends it back to the company along with the validated receipt and the customer replacement form. After 120 days, customers pay only a $5 per item handling fee. For watches, there is a $12 fee after 30 days. It's that simple and that good.
The unconditional guarantee offered by our company demonstrates its generous spirit and has given Jewels by Park Lane a solid reputation for superior-quality craftsmanship and customer service.
Incentives, rewards and a commitment to customer service are important aspects of any direct selling business. But the foundation for long-term success is grounded in the products --- their quality and the demand they maintain within the marketplace.
For centuries jewelry has enhanced people's appearance. From ancient Egyptian royalty to Native Americans, jewelry has added not only beauty but a unique identity to those wearing it. Jewelry still maintains it's mass appeal. Along with candy and flowers, jewelry is one of the top three gift items. For most women jewelry is a fashion staple. Instead of continually updating her wardrobe with expensive outfits, a woman can more economically expand her wardrobe by adding jewelry for new and interesting looks.
With more than 50 years of experience, Jewels by Park Lane remains committed to creating exquisite jewelry that will enhance our representatives' and customers' lives --- whether they're hoping to build the business of their dreams or simply want to accessorize with a look that always merits a second, admiring glance.
Experienced Leaders MUST Read!
Pathetic Industry Norm...
Have you worked hard only to find out your team hasn't worked quite so hard and now you have to call them to ask them to turn in shows so you keep your Unit/Team/Organization in structure? Otherwise you won't get your overrides and you risk losing your title and organization. How do you like begging?
Do you know what "Grace Months" are? I hope not!
How about the terms "Maintenance", "Structure", "Re-classified", "Quota"?
Do you have "black holes" in your organization? Area's where the original Leader is no longer in structure, and now you're expected to work with her team, yet still take the smaller cut of the profits. The lions share of profits is now going to the Company but your workload has increased! Companies love the "black hole" because it's very profitable for them! Of course, Jewels by Park Lane doesn't expect you to do work you're not paid for. There are no "black holes" in JBPL!!
Do you have any levels in your organization for which you're not paid? You don't have proper structure to get paid on certain levels, or your company has a pay structure cut-off point? Again, JBPL doesn't operate this way!
Do you have Leaders doing the "Leader Cha Cha"... one step forward, two steps back... cha cha cha... two steps forward, one step back... cha cha cha. One step forward, two steps back... cha cha cha!! If you've ever found yourself dancing this endless dance, you know how demoralizing it can be. And I can share with you, if you've ever watched other talented direct sales entrepreneurs doing this endless dance, it's equally demoralizing and it affects YOUR income!
Have you ever felt the need to be "pushy" with your team because you had to maintain a certain structure or sales quota?
Have you ever had a time when your life deserved priority over your business, but you didn't feel you could allow it without risking everything you'd worked for. Weddings, illness, babies... no way! What about your team?
Has your direct sales Leadership/Management position become just another JOB? In fact, it seems to be running your life? Or maybe even ruining your life?
The list could go on and on couldn't it! I'm sure there are things you're experiencing that I didn't even mention!
The Jewels by Park Lane Difference
You'll NEVER need to call your team and beg them to be "active" so you can keep your "structure" because Park Lane doesn't require you to maintain a certain structure. You can truly support and coach your team to achieve what THEY want to achieve. Isn't that what you've always wanted?
You'll NEVER experience a "black hole" in JBPL. We just don't have them. When life happens and a Leader/Manager chooses to retire their business, their team "rolls up" to the next Leader and that Leader now gets paid the same amount of profit to work with them as she does on every other member of her team! It's a win/win.
You'll NEVER have levels in your organization for which you're not paid each and every WEEK! Again, it's not about structure! Park Lane will pay you for every dollar submitted to the company so long as you meet your own minimal personal activity level. And your minimums are truly minimum... just two $175 shows a month OR recruit one.
You'll NEVER experience (or watch others experience) the Leader Cha Cha because there are no "maintenance" requirements or "reclassifications" in JBPL. Once a Leader achieves any Leadership level they can only be promoted, never demoted? Jewels by Park Lanes' philosophy on this builds momentum and stability like nothing else I've ever seen!
You'll NEVER live even one day of your life in fear of "losing it all" in Jewels by Park Lane! JBPL doesn't believe in "fear based motivation". Instead, they'll reward you with EXTRA WEEKLY and MONTHLY BONUSES when you and/or your team do well. They'll "add to", but they'll NEVER "take away" from your bottom line!
Sound too good to be true? Think about it for a moment...
You surely wouldn't expect the manager of a bank to start as a teller at his/her next bank, would you?
You wouldn't expect a doctor to take a position in his/her next hospital as an intern, would you?
You wouldn't expect any professional to start back at the "bottom" with their next company! That would be foolish, wouldn't it!
Direct Appointment Program
Let me explain it a little further and you'll see why it's such a blessing for each of us who are building this business as well as for those who want to come into this business! Jewels by Park Lane's DIRECT APPOINTMENT program means that you can attract highly qualified Leaders in the industry who are wearing the proverbial "golden handcuffs"... they make too much money in their other company to easily walk away.
So how about you? If you've read this far it's probably because you're sick and tired of being sick and tired of the profit structure games most other direct sales companies play. You're talented, but you're tired. You're probably wondering if you even have the heart to build another organization. I understand. I felt the same way and I can tell you that when you experience Jewels by Park Lane for yourself, you'll find the passion and freedom you once felt!
If you've watched Rachel Ray prepare a 30-minute meal on television and followed her recipe to prepare your own delicious dinner, you understand how Jewels by Park Lane trains a new Representative to develop a successful business. It's all about watching an experienced person put on a jewelry show and following simple instructions for holding your own.
"Park Lane is very intentional about setting people up for success," says CEO Scott LeVin. "We provide them with a $1,000 jewelry wardrobe to show at their first solo party, so we have an obligation as a company to ensure that they have the best possibility of making money. We don't make money until they make money."
Success at Jewels by Park Lane is virtually foolproof, thanks to our mentoring program and step by step training.
In-home jewelry shows are the company's top source of new hostesses as well as new representatives. When you attend a show, see Park Lane's beautiful jewelry and take advantage of the company's generous customer buying program, you'll see the basic business. To start earning money and jewelry yourself just let us know you'd like to join the business.
When you begin your business, you won't be alone. An experienced Park Lane manager will mentor you. First they will demonstrate the company's proven step by step process for scheduling the show, setting goals with the hostess, preparing a guest list and issuing invitations. Next your mentor will hold the show on your behalf while you have fun with friends in the comfort of your home as your guests try on Park Lane jewelry and learn how to accessorize their clothing for any occasion. You'll see your friends choose jewelry and earn discounts on additional merchandise. And you'll watch your manager process the orders from your introductory show on your behalf, while you earn the commission and jewelry awards. You'll also notice how simple, easy and fun the process is.
After your introductory show, you'll attend two short fun classes, where you'll learn about Park Lane's proven methods of conducting shows, and running a successful business. You'll also hear about current incentives and contests that are designed to help you earn money, merchandise and even travel contests and prizes. You'll leave with a tote filled with everything you need to put on a show -- a table cloth, display rollers filled with jewelry, a ring sizer, a training DVD, various catalogs and other materials to help you place orders. Park Lane calls this bounty the "Business in a Bag". The introductory show and the two training sessions prepare you to launch your first series of parties.
Now you're ready to introduce your friends -- and their friends, and their friends -- to Jewels by Park Lane. Until you're ready to fly solo, you'll be an "apprentice," working with an experienced manager as a guide.
You can earn while you learn. Training is in bite-sized pieces so you get just what you need at any point. You go through the initial steps of the business, generating income while you learn from someone highly experienced in the business who knows the steps to teach you so you'll succeed.
Training continues at your pace. You can learn how to sponsor other people into Park Lane, which lets you build additional income as they build their business. Your mentor works with you step-by-step so you advance in the business as far and as fast as you want to go. Because your mentor brought you into Park Lane, she earns a commission on your sales, so she is in your corner! Along the way, special programs for guests, hostesses and representatives help you build your business, earn money, win merchandise, and qualify for great prizes and trips. Effort equals earnings, so the more parties you hold and the more people you sponsor, the more rewards you earn.
You'll also have the support of the company's easy-to-use online ordering system on Park Lane's password-protected website. In addition, representatives can use the website for more training, downloading forms and keeping up-to-date on sales campaigns and incentives. The Network, a monthly Jewels by Park Lane publication, is also available on the website. And Park Lane's corporate staff is always available when you need them.
"We like to tell people to take us for a test drive and follow our proven system," Scott says. "It's no-fail. After more than 50 years of experience, Park Lane has proven methods of success. It's just a matter of applying them and reaping the rewards."
If you join our Team, the Park Lane Dream TeamTM, you'll also have access to our very comprehensive Team Training website, weekly conference calls, video training and webinars'. As part my team you'll never feel alone as you're learning to build your business. We'll be there for you every step of the way!
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