Wednesday October 29, 2008

Hi, I'm Leigh Maher, the owner of Irish Celtic Jewels, and I'm delighted to finally be launching this new monthly newsletter.

My aim is to provide you guys with some interesting news and information about all things Irish and jewelry related. It's hard to keep track of everything going on out there so I really welcome your feedback, commentary, and stories, which I'd love to publish on the blog and in this newsletter.

Enjoy!

Leigh
leighm@irishcelticjewels.com

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If you love authentic Irish Celtic jewelry, but simply can’t afford to spend a lot on it, we can help! There are many ways to get all the features you are looking for, without breaking your budget. Here are some tips on stretching your dollar when shopping for Irish designs: you can still enjoy the romance, history and beauty of it all, regardless of what you will be spending:

Silver Birthstone Jewelry: If you really want a Claddagh ring, but can’t afford a gold or gold-and-emerald design, consider a silver Claddagh birthstone ring. You will be able to enjoy all the stunning features of a traditional Irish Claddagh ring: the tiny hands, tenderly holding a crowned heart; the spirit of faithfulness in love, the sense of story and poetry that is so profoundly Irish. Your birthstone will give the ring more meaning still, and birthstones are much more affordable than precious stones. A created emerald or a CZ diamond will be substituted if you are born in May or April, so you can still enjoy an inexpensive ring that retains the spirit of Ireland.

Celtic Spiral Wedding Bands For Her: You may have a budget for your wedding that seems to grow larger every day. If you want to economize on your wedding bands, but still have something that can please you for a lifetime, consider the Celtic spiral wedding band in silver. It has the intricate, mysterious swirls that are so prevalent in Celtic lore, dating back from the Book of Kells, but it doesn’t come with a prohibitive price tag. You can enjoy the finest in craftsmanship and authenticity, with all the affordability that silver jewelry is known for.

Celtic Shield Wedding Bands For Him: You can enjoy the most masculine, rugged styling when you choose this silver Celtic shield wedding band: the band is expertly engraved with a filigree design that can be found on one of Ireland’s national treasures, the Ardagh Chalice. The engravings on your wedding band are shield decorations from ancient Celtic armor. You won’t sacrifice style and symbolism with this very inexpensive band: the richness of the design will make it look far more expensive than it really is.

Celtic Knot Emerald Stud Earrings: If you look at these earrings, they won’t seem like a budget item. Like all the other Celtic Jewelry designs listed here, they have such craftsmanship and intricacy of design, that they look far more costly than they are. This is very true here: the gold and the genuine emeralds used in these gorgeous Trinity Knot Earrings are precious, but the small scale of the design makes them affordable. If you have your heart set on emeralds and gold, but feel they are out of reach, you may be very happy with these earrings. The Trinity knot represents the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and it is one of the most timeless designs found in Celtic history.

Check out the blog for more tips and info about Celtic jewelry, weddings and Ireland >>

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I know it's not even Halloween yet, but as a lot of our products are made to order, (and can take up to 3 weeks to be manufactured) I thought it might be useful to explain the cut-off dates for Christmas shipping.

If you're planning on purchasing a Christmas gift, I strongly recommend that you try to place your order by December 2nd.

Note: we can fulfill orders after this date. However, if you're in any doubt about the delivery time, I'd recommend that you contact me directly: leighm@irishcelticjewels.com

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Next month I'll be adding this new Celtic wedding ring to the online store. We want you to write a description of the ring. The person with the best description will win this gold Celtic pendant (including chain), worth $279. And the Celtic wedding ring will go live on the website with the winning description. Check out the specific details of the ring here.

Entry details:

• Go to my Celtic jewelry page on Facebook
• Become a fan of the page
• Post the product description on the wall
• Write approx. 60 - 70 words
• If you're not on Facebook you can sign-up here

The closing entry date is November 19th. The winner will be announced on my Facebook page on November 21st and also in next months newsletter. Checkout the website for description ideas. Good luck!

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The Austin Celtic Festival

12th ANNUAL AUSTIN CELTIC FESTIVAL
November 1st and 2nd 2008
11:00am to 8:00pm both Saturday and Sunday
at FIESTA GARDENS THE SHORES OF LADYBIRD LAKE

Check out the blog for our full preview of this festival. If you're attending this festival, we'd love to hear how it goes. You can leave your comments on the blog or even write a report for a new blog post!

If you know of any other Irish festivals going on between now and the end of the year, we'd love to hear from you. You can email me at leighm@irishcelticjewels.com

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Have you got any interesting Irish or jewelry related stories. We'd love to hear from you, and share your story with our newsletter and blog subscribers.

Here are a few examples of the kind of stuff we're interested in:

• How you incorporated the Celtic theme into a special occasion such as a wedding or christening
• You may have gone on vacation to Ireland - How did it go?
• You may have some funny anecdotes from an Irish Festival or parade in your area?

We really value your input, so please don't hesitate to contact me with your story: leighm@irishcelticjewels.com. Please also send any relevant photos and video.

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