I Found the Perfect Jewelry – Review + {giveaway}

January 25th, 2011

I was so happy when I came across Leslie Lewis Designs and even happier when I received the opportunity to test a couple pieces. Plus, Leslie is based out of the Colorado area and I love it when I find companies local to me to review!

Leslie sent me her Oro Diamond necklace and her Posh Bracelet. Here’s a quick description of the necklace:

The Oro Diamond necklace is a genuine diamond inlaid in a vermeil disk.  Especially charming is the 14-karat goldfill bead chain.  It is so sweet and delicate yet with a modern twist.  It is an understated yet classic piece that can be worn with a t-shirt and jeans or with your favorite LBD.

This necklace is right up there with my Love Locket. I wear my Oro Diamond necklace all the time. It’s so easy for me to throw on and it makes me feel a billion times more put together when I’m wearing my regular t-shirt and jeans combo. I love it’s subtle beauty. I find it so unassuming and gorgeous all at once. This is one piece that every woman should own. It’s excellent.

The Posh bracelet is made with Swarovski crystal, quartz, freshwater pearl, labradorite, and Bali and Thai silver. It really does have a great weight and drape to it. I love the toggle clasp. Although I found it to be a little on the older side for me, I still think it’s a beautiful piece. I found the bracelet to be a bit on the small side as well, which is fine for me because I have small wrists. If you have larger than average wrists you’ll want to add a bit of length to your bracelet.

Speaking of jewelry age, one thing I love about Leslie Lewis Designs is that the designs satisfy a large age-range and she has many timeless pieces. You really could throw a trunk show and invite everyone you know from your teenage niece to your Grandmother and everyone would find something they adored. It’s not often that I come across a jewelry designer with this specific skill and I find it quite admirable.

Another note about Leslie’s pieces – they are so well crafted. I have no doubt that my Oro Diamond necklace and Posh Bracelet will last for years and years. Her jewelry doesn’t feel homemade, it feels extremely professional and put together. I’m extremely happy with these pieces and I highly recommend purchasing jewelry from this designer. – Katie

***Giveaway Leslie Lewis Designs is offering one $150 gift certificate to one lucky Boutique Cafe Reader!***

Here’s how to enter. You may do as many as these as you like. Each counts as one entry into the giveaway. Please leave a separate comment for each entry:

• Visit Leslie Lewis Designs and leave a comment on this post telling me how you’d spend $150


• Tweet about this review and giveaway (leave a link to your tweet in your comment)


• Post this review and giveaway on Facebook (leave a link to you post in your comment)

We’ll draw the winner from the comments and contact her via email. Deadline: February 2, 2011 (midnight). The winner will have 24 hours to claim her prize or a new winner will be chosen.

Congratulations Kate! You’re our lucky winner.

tags Bracelet, leslie lewis designs, necklace

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31 comments on “I Found the Perfect Jewelry – Review + {giveaway}”

1. Derria Banta on January 25, 2011 at 10:55 am said:

   I have been a customer of Leslie’s for 3 or 4 years and I love her jewelry. I have many pieces and have bought many pieces as gifts for friends and family members. I have the Posh Bracelet and wear it 2 or 3 times a week.
2. sara on January 25, 2011 at 11:00 am said:

   I LOVE Leslie’s jewelry! She is so talented. Please pick me for the giveaway!!
3. Laura Lewis on January 25, 2011 at 11:00 am said:

   I am Leslie’s sister-in-law and received the Oro Diamond Necklace as a Christmas gift from Les and the family. I am a very casual person (usually up and out the door for work within 20 minutes – scary I know) and don’t wear a lot of jewelry. I LOVE this necklace because it is simple, elegant, and understated.

   Since I have a weekly standing date with Leslie’s 4 kids each Saturday night, the $150 would go towards our outings which include red robin, bowling, movies, put put golf, coldstone, etc.
4. scout on January 25, 2011 at 11:01 am said:

   I hope I win this! I love her stuff…
5. travis on January 25, 2011 at 11:02 am said:

   My wife would love me even more if I won this giveaway.

   If that were possible.
6. Jeanne on January 25, 2011 at 11:06 am said:

   Hope you and your family are doing well!
   I will be HAPPY to look at your site, my pleasure, actually your site has been noted as a FAVORITE since you first launched it! I could easily find wish list items totaling $150.00!
   Have never tweeted nor do I have a facebook account, but I will tweet you now, Love Your Jewelry! Take care!
7. Ronda Phillips on January 25, 2011 at 11:17 am said:

   I was introduced to Leslie via a friend and I won’t buy my jewelry anywhere else. The pieces are one of a kind and the quality is top notch. She will also customize anything you want…..she’s amazing.
8. Mary Kay Gondrezick on January 25, 2011 at 1:09 pm said:

   I absolutely love Leslie Lewis Designs. I own several pieces and bought several gifts over the years. She is amazing to work with as she has such a variety of jewelry and will also take any special request. I received a beautiful gift that had my Mom’s initials on it who had passed away the year before. My sister loved it so much she ordered four bracelets with her friend’s initials who had passed away from cancer. She gave those bracelets to the friends Mom and her close friends. They all love it. Her prices are great and she is so great at creating just what you want out of thin air!
9. Mary Kay Gondrezick on January 25, 2011 at 1:11 pm said:

   I absolutely love Leslie Lewis Designs. I own several pieces and bought several gifts over the years. She is amazing to work with as she has such a variety of jewelry and will also take any special request. I received a beautiful gift that had my Mom’s initials on it who had passed away the year before. My sister loved it so much she ordered four bracelets with her friend’s initials who had passed away from cancer. She gave those bracelets to the friends Mom and her close friends. They all love it. Her prices are great and she is so great at creating just what you want out of thin air!
10. Kristin on January 25, 2011 at 2:50 pm said:

    Leslie’s jewelry is beautiful! I would by myself something gorgeous to wear to my sisters wedding in Costa Rica this June
11. Elizabeth Wallis on January 25, 2011 at 9:39 pm said:

    Leslie is one of the most talented ladies I know! She has great taste and style and it shows in her amazing jewelry! Her jewelry is high quality and professionally made, by her, of course. With $150 I would buy Infinity earrings, Labradorite Trio necklace and the Victorian Gray necklace all of which look stunning on the website.
12. Janice Rem on January 25, 2011 at 10:53 pm said:

    Leslie designed a necklace to go with a pendant that I had for years. It looks amazing and I get compliments every time I wear it. She’s so talented!
13. Lauren Rem on January 26, 2011 at 1:02 am said:

    My mom and sisters have given me several pieces of Leslie’s jewelry for presents and I love every single one of them! They are all very personal to me and fit my style perfectly!
14. lisa on January 26, 2011 at 8:11 am said:

    I love leslies jewelery, and own several pieces I wear almost everyday. I have the oro diamond necklace and love it! I could easily spend the gift certificate on some beautiful jewelery I’ve seen on her blog.
15. Amanda on January 26, 2011 at 9:46 am said:

    I would LOVE to get THe Thia peral necklace, Trio, and the Victorian Gray—all so beautiful!
16. Chris Simmons on January 26, 2011 at 11:57 am said:

    Leslie wears many of her own creations to Church. She takes the time to talk about her designs and share ideas, too. My sister loves jewelry and really would love a piece or two from Leslie.
17. Janet F on January 26, 2011 at 12:46 pm said:

    I would get Treasure Box Bracelet- and Posh Bracelet. I love them both!

    janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
18. Lindsey R on January 26, 2011 at 4:35 pm said:

    I am not a huge jewelry person in general but Leslie’s stuff makes me love all jewerly! She is so talented and has amazing pieces. Most of the jewelry I own is from Leslie and I couldn’t be happier with everything. She has a great variety that fits the different styles of me, my sisters, and my mom…there’s always that perfect piece for every one.
19. Kate Bowman on January 27, 2011 at 11:17 pm said:

    Are you kidding?
    Leslie’s talent and products are fantastic Once you see her product line and talk with her, you are hooked. I have been buying and drooling over her jewelry for years.
    I just took a quick look at my jewelryto see how much is Leslie’s,, Well I am proud to say
    I am looking at 85% of my lovely items to be Leslie’s,
    do ya think I love her craftsman ship and her Uniqueness???
    Plus she is so fun to work with, just give her some basic thoughts of what you want.
    and she magically creates this glorious product that is especially designed and manufactured for you , and love that goes into it!
    Do you think I am bias? YEP!!
20. cristalee on January 28, 2011 at 6:06 pm said:

    I would use the gc towards the Hammered Round Bracelet and the Oro Diamond Necklace
21. Katie on January 28, 2011 at 10:57 pm said:

    Sounds like I’m not the only fan of Leslie’s designs! It’s so wonderful to hear all these wonderful comments. This gift certificate is definitely coveted.
22. Nicolette Blount on January 29, 2011 at 8:02 pm said:

    I would get the Jewel Box Bauble for me….then the Pastel Bracelet for my mom, who just lost my dad to cancer…so she needs something to cheer her up…I would get the Treasure Box for my sister in law who works hard with Special Needs kids everyday…and the Candy at midnight for me… and …uh…wait…that is WAY over 150! Guess I would go over it and buy some in addition to the certificate
23. Nicolette Blount on January 29, 2011 at 8:07 pm said:

    here is my tweet address I tweeted: http://twitter.com/?status=%49%20%46%6F%75%6E%64%20%74%68%65%20%50%65%72%66%65%63%74%20%4A%65%77%65%6C%72%79%20%2D%20%52%65%76%69%65%77%20%2B%20%7B%67%69%76%65%61%77%61%79%7D%20%2D%20%68%74%74%70%3A%2F%2F%62%69%74%2E%6C%79%2F%66%43%34%70%62%46%20%28%76%69%61%20%40%42%6F%75%74%69%71%75%65%43%61%66%65%29 Hope that is what you want? and here is my Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/nicoletteblount
24. Elaine R on January 29, 2011 at 9:48 pm said:

    I would get the Jewel Box Bauble Necklace and the Candy At Midnight Earrings-gorgeous pieces!
25. Wendy Bacdayan on January 30, 2011 at 4:34 pm said:

    Leslie’s designs are classic and easy to wear. Everytime I wear one of her pieces I am asked about it.
    Love them
26. Brooke on January 31, 2011 at 4:41 pm said:

    I would buy as many necklaces as I could. They are all so cute.
27. Debbie on January 31, 2011 at 5:18 pm said:

    I love the fringe bracelet!
28. Kelly on February 1, 2011 at 12:46 am said:

    I love all of Leslie’s jewelry. All of her pieces are so beautiful and made so well. I get compliments on her jewelry all of the time. I would love to buy more.
29. Jennifer on February 1, 2011 at 8:15 pm said:

    Well, I checked out the great website and definately found a couple items I would have to have – Tree of Life, World Peace and Soar are a couple items I would buy if I happened to be so lucky as to win the gift certificate. Thanks for the chance.
30. Jennifer on February 1, 2011 at 8:17 pm said:

    Not sure if I am doing this right but here is a link to the post on my facebook page:
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000172480114
    thanks for another chance to win
31. Kendra on February 2, 2011 at 9:33 am said:

    Leslie’s pieces reflect her good taste. She knows her craft and enjoys challenges her customers give her with specific needs. Hmmm… how would I spend $150? I could easily pick out pieces from Leslie as gifts and for myself!