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Food. Travel. Bargain finds. Random thoughts. A bright spot for sharing ideas and starting conversations!

Blue Sapphire: A Gemstone of Love

04.24.2015 by Leah // 1 Comment

From the Diamond-Jewelry-Pedia: "The "Celestial" Sapphire - symbol of the heavens, is said to guarantee good health, innocence, truth, and preserver of chastity. It is the birthstone of September and its name is derived from the Latin word "Sapphirus" meaning blue. This gem has been known since the ancient times. There was a belief that Earth is set on this gemstone, ... READ MORE

Maleficent’s Fire

04.12.2015 by Leah // 2 Comments

The green fire of Maleficent inspired the creation of this jewelry setting using beautiful Biron emeralds (check out my first emerald jewelry feature HERE). The idea was to create a jewelry setting inspired by Maleficent (Angelina Jolie's version).  It has to display power, fierce, drama and flamboyance - Maleficent's defining characteristics.  Big Biron emeralds ... READ MORE

Jewelry Flash Sale

03.08.2015 by Leah // 3 Comments

Up for sale is this vintage jewelry set of earrings and ring in 14k yellow gold, with the prettiest champagne pearls, and surrounded by 32 pcs. of 0.02 ct. (about 1.7 mm.) diamond titos. The earrings have width of 10 mm. each, while the ring is a size 7.5. Diamond brilliance is rated Fair, with less perceived brilliance and fire which is acceptable for diamonds of ... READ MORE

Stackable Perky Rings

01.15.2015 by Leah // 3 Comments

I have long loved the idea of building up my finger bling and then interchange them to make it appear that I'm wearing a different kind of ring every day.  I shared this 'idea' to my partner jeweler and showed her my pegs (including Tiffany's Celebration Rings) and together, we came up with these solid 14k white gold rings with colorful gemstones as a way to celebrate the ... READ MORE

The Ultimate Diamond Tennis Bracelet

12.12.2014 by Leah // Leave a Comment

The last jewelry piece I will feature for this year is very special.  It is a diamond tennis bracelet set in 14k yellow/white gold and lined with 55 pieces of 0.07 pts. (or carat round) diamonds, all vs1 quality. Each gold link of the bracelet is shaped in vertical sexagon, and the diamond is secured by 14k white gold prongs. Why white, you may ask.  White gold ... READ MORE

Pre-Christmas Jewelry Sale: Vintage Earrings with Detachable Pearls

12.02.2014 by Leah // 3 Comments

Solid 14k yellow gold clip-on earrings in vintage design and weighing 3.4 grams.  Adorned with eighteen (18) pieces of brilliant diamonds (all good quality; no inclusions).  Made more special by Davao-bought champagne colored baby pearls customized into detachable earring loops.  All for a holiday price of Php 15,000.00. Cash sale only.  The buyer should ... READ MORE

Enamel Pendants by Radek Aljancic

11.17.2014 by Leah // 11 Comments

If you've been following my blog long enough, you'll know that I'm fascinated with enamel faith pendants.  I was lucky to have caught the tail end of Ms. Daphne Osena-Paez jewelry flash sale in March last year and bought her custom-made St.Paul faith pendant. Then I chanced upon the website of this European artist where Ms. Daphne sources some of her enamel pendants.  It ... READ MORE

The Foreveryday Ring

10.14.2014 by Leah // 9 Comments

I'm very happy to introduce to you The Bright Spot's first Holiday Jewelry Offering, which took some months of planning with my jeweler because I wanted to make sure that it's gonna be within everyone's budget: Yes, it's an eternity ring but is MORE than that! An eternity ring is perhaps the most romantic ring that a guy can give you.  It symbolizes never-ending love, ... READ MORE

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Cooking grocery-bought BBQ following the #saladmas Cooking grocery-bought BBQ following the #saladmasterwayofcooking 😊 I used the Saladmaster Griddle which is my favorite kitchen toy right now. So easy to use and the marinated BBQ meat were all cooked at the same time 👍 So tender pa, yuummm! 😋 #SaladmasterCooking
My @cathkidston mug collection 😍 I have a dozen My @cathkidston mug collection 😍 I have a dozen CK mugs, collected over the years through my trusted shopper and good friend, @vintageandremembrance 😊 There's one mug missing in the pic(torial). Can you guess which mug it is? #cathkidston #teacupslove
Thank you Liam for the pasalubong ❤️ Thank you Liam for the pasalubong ❤️
Been missing Catcat in my IG feed? That's because Been missing Catcat in my IG feed? That's because he has his own IG already 😁 Check him out at @_catcaaat and send him some love by liking his page ❤️
Our favorites at @ooma_ph now available in bento b Our favorites at @ooma_ph now available in bento boxes! This is their Chicken Teriyaki Bento, with chicken teriyaki, chahan rice and my favorite truffle steak aburi maki. Not bad! #grabfood
New bud 🌱 Interesting to note: The plants that New bud 🌱  Interesting to note: The plants that were given to me thrived; like this one. The ones I bought (and overpriced at that) were either infested with pests or fungi or both 🌿 So I will never buy plants again, manghihingi na lang. Sponsors, anyone? 😂 #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantita
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