Rhumba! Item of the Week - Festoon Necklace Set

Even though we love every piece of jewelry for sale on Rhumba! Jewelry, every so often we like to showcase one of our 6,000+ items, and tell you why we love it so much. 

This week we feature this fabulously fashion-forward item:

Rhinestone Multi-chain Tassel Festoon Necklace Set

What it is: A festoon necklace set in metallic black, gray and hematite color rhinestones in patinated brass colored metal.  This glorious necklace set is a quality, contemporary take on the Victorian festoon necklace with its draped chains, medallions of darkly shaded rhinestones and dangling central tassel. The earrings match the brooch decoration, mirroring the same style and dark rhinestone sparkle.

Why we love it: I really feel like this necklace is a perfect example of what's next in fashionable statement accessories.  It blends current trends of mixed metals, brooch-like decorations gathering pieces of necklaces, and fringe (with the tassel) - but presents them all in a new way.  Or rather, a sort of retro way, since the festoon style has been around for over a century, and have been a bold accessory since the Queen of England had the style commissioned.  Wear the necklace and earrings together for a bold and extra bling-y look, or wear them separately with any of your favorite clothes. The piece's sparkly neutral rhinestones make them both easy to pair with anything in your closet.  For real, you're going to see these necklaces in next year's fashion magazines, I'm sure.

The Cutest Rhumba! Dog Contest Winners!

And the winners are....
The second runner-up, with 28 votes... Pretty!

The first runner-up, with over 62 unique votes... Lucky Fellow!

In first place, with over 101 unique votes... Pumpkin!


Congratulations to our winners!

Thank you to everyone who participated!

 Everyone's a Winner Every Day at Rhumba!

We think all of your dogs are so cute, we are awarding each contestant a prize for participating - A $10 Rhumba! Jewelry Gift Certificate, redeemable on merchandise only, now through December 12, 2010!**  Please scroll down to the bottom of this blog post to see how to claim your prize.
  
Next week, your pup's pic can be found in the background of our Dog and Poodle Jewelry Gallery! 

We had such a great time hosting this contest, and because you made it such a great success, we've decided to make it an annual event! We hope to see more contestants barking at our door next year!

Thank you, everyone!  Happy "tails" and sparkles to you all!

**Participants can claim their gift certificate by e-mailing rhumbajewelry@gmail.com. You will receive a reply with an unique gift certificate code. The gift certificates are valid only on merchandise and excludes shipping. Gift certificate codes are non-transferable and will be honored until Dec.12, 2010.

Rhumba! Item of the Week - Flower Stretch Ring

Even though we love every piece of jewelry for sale on Rhumba! Jewelry, every so often we like to showcase one of our 6,000+ items, and tell you why we love it so much. 

This week we feature this fun & flirty item:

Large Flower Artisan Look Flower Stretch Ring

What it is: Large flower stretch ring in matte silver tone metal with a cross-hatched texture that is accented with black. The central part of the ring features a cluster of icy clear rhinestones amid raised faceted silver tone round shapes.

Why we love it: It's big, but not too glitzy. The faceted silver tone round shapes in the center keep the central rhinestones from getting too "in-your-face" with glitter. It's perfect for the times you want to make a statement while wearing something casual. We love the artisan look of the created by the crosshatch design; it kind of emulates the plaid trend that's so hot right now.  In fact, it would make a great feminine accent to your favorite plaid flannel shirt. :) 

Rhumba! Item of the Week

Even though we love every piece of jewelry for sale on Rhumba! Jewelry, every so often we like to showcase one of our 6,000+ items, and tell you why we love it so much.

This week we feature:
Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Lapel Pin

I was a caregiver to my mother during her bout with cancer, and I know first-hand the toll the disease can take on its victim and their loved ones. Although breast cancer awareness month is ending, there's no reason not to show your support all year long.

Here are some important sites to visit to join the fight against cancer:

Click-to-donate does not ask for money, only for the push of a button. The site donates the proceeds they receive from your click-throughs to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

The Breast Cancer Site also receives sponsorship money; you can donate for free with the click of a button. The site donates the proceeds they receive from your click-throughs to provide women with free mammograms.

And don't forget to visit The American Cancer Society - dedicated to fighting all forms of cancer, and creating more birthdays.

The Cutest Rhumba! Dog - UPDATE!

This is Marissa, the Rhumba! Social Media Manager. I just want to publicly thank everyone for participating in our contest! Being a dog person, myself, I'm not surprised by the overwhelming, positive response! All your pups are cuties! Thank you all so much for participating! 

Just a reminder that voting ends next week - so get your votes in and make your comments! 

Please remember that you and your friends can only vote once, daily.

I have set up anonymous comments so that anyone can vote, so that neither you nor your friends need to sign up for any new accounts to leave a comment - you know how difficult it is to keep all those logins and passwords straight!

I want to sincerely thank you all for being fair to each other and abiding by our contest rules.

I've loved receiving these e-mails and viewing their pictures, but most of all, I've enjoyed hearing about your dogs' individual personalities and how much your dogs mean to you. 


I'm looking forward to declaring a winner! Good luck to all!

I couldn't help myself, I had to post this "maltichon" puppy picture I found when I googled "cute puppy"

Best,

Marissa

The Cutest Rhumba! Dog - Contestant #26!

Meet King! This picture comes from Linda. Looks like King has a royal smile!

Do you think King is the cutest Rhumba! dog? Vote by adding a comment below!

Meet all the Cutest Rhumba! Dog contestants!

The Cutest Rhumba! Dog - Contestant #25

Hello Molly, well hellooooo Molly! This cutie's picture comes to us from Roger. We love her adorable little sweater! Pink is our favorite color, too!

Do you think Molly is the cutest Rhumba! dog? Vote by adding a comment below!

Meet all the Cutest Rhumba! Dog contestants!

Rhumba! Item of the Week - Bib Necklace

Even though we love every piece of jewelry for sale on Rhumba! Jewelry, every so often we like to showcase one of our 6,000+ items, and tell you why we love it so much. 

This week we feature this lovely item:
Silver Tone Freeform Bib Necklace


What it is: Distressed silver tone shapes that weave together with chains to form a large and lovely necklace that - given how it lays against the collar - follows the Spring bib necklace fashion trend.

Why we love it: You may have seen similar style necklaces gracing the runways at New York's fashion week as designers revealed their Spring 2010 styles (take a look at Ms. Wang's collection), or on stylish celebrities (Ms. Klum seems to enjoy pairing them with boatneck collars). Because of its size, this necklace is a statement piece, but is still comfortable enough to wear without feeling weighed down. We love this silver tone necklace because it looks like polished pebbles; it has an earthy, artisan look that's so now (and dare we say, tomorrow?). This necklace, though seemingly simple, has huge glamour factor and instantly updates any outfit to fashionista fabulous! And it comes with matching earrings!!!