Valentine Sweet Deals

Our bead jewelry necklaces are the perfect accessories to wear on Valentine's Day. Their craftsmanship, intricacy, and artistic beauty makes them a great gift for the woman of your dreams. As a treat, we are selling the Bella and Queen of Thorns bead jewelry pieces on sale until February 12, 2014. You can order these pieces through our website's contact form.

Step out of the box and find alternative gifts apart from predictable roses and chocolates! Make this year's Valentine's Day a date to remember with  unique and artistic accessories handmade by Filipino women artisans, dedicated to the art of bead embroidery.

 QUEEN OF THORNS

USD: $60.00
VALENTINE SPECIAL SALE PRICE: $48.00

 QUEEN OF THORNS

USD: $60.00
VALENTINE SPECIAL SALE PRICE: $48.00

BELLA

 USD: $35.00
VALENTINE SPECIAL SALE PRICE: $28.00

Hiraya Scarf Necklace Tops This Year's Gift List

The big holiday rush has started! It's time to scout and hunt for that perfect Christmas present. However, I simply don't have the time and energy to visit malls and bazaars. Luckily enough, Palamuti has an array of wonderful gifts that I can choose from. Topping my list is this season's bestseller, the Hiraya scarf necklaces, which are embellished with a variety of stones, pearls, shells, and beads.

This is a wonderful addition to anyone's collection, as most people are fond of using plain scarves for the most part. I love the idea that it's a necklace and scarf in one, which gives a much-needed boost to a plain-looking wardrobe style. The fabric is very lightweight and soft to on skin, and it doesn't encumber me, unlike other wool or cotton scarves that my Grammy used to give me.



Hiraya comes in different colors and lengths, and you can even create your own design, since Palamuti accommodates requests for customization. It boasts the best quality, as the materials used came from excellent sources and manufacturers. It became a very popular gift item, even gaining some attention from the local press.

Hiraya can be worn over formal dresses and it is perfect to wear for work. If you're looking for a gift to give your boss, clients, or office colleagues; this item is a perfect choice. See how they manage to work this versatile piece with their office attires:

Hiraya is available online at palamutishop.com. For wholesale or bulk orders, send us a query at the following email addresses:

Philippines: kimph@palamutishop.com 

United Arab Emirates: marivic@palamutishop.com 

US/Canada/Europe: michelle@palamutishop.com 

Hong Kong: aileenhk@palamutishop.com 

Summer Gift Suggestions for your 18 Candles

For every debutante's celebration here in the Philippines, part of the ritual is her eighteen candles. The eighteen candles are comprised of the debutant's female friends or family members, willing to give a speech of good wishes and encouragement to the debutante as they light their candle.To show your appreciation for these people, here are some customized and personalized gift ideas:

1. Friendship Charm Bracelets 
PERSONALIZE IT BY:
- Choose charms that tell the story of your relationship. Use beads with her favorite colors and add letter charms of her initials.

2. Bohemian Fringe Earrings 
PERSONALIZE IT BY: 
- Change materials for every earring. The following items spell out 'Boho': feathers, seed beads, ribbons and colorful wax threads.

3. Detachable Slipper Clip-ons 
PERSONALIZE IT BY: 
- Have sandal clip-ons designed based on personality. If she's the experimental sort of person, add a detachable anklet to the clip!

4.Chic Fabric Flower Brooches
PERSONALIZE IT BY:
- Get familiar with fabrics and choose from them based on your knowledge of their style. Charmeuse is usually used to connote sophisticated and classical taste, while denim is a staple for casual chic wardrobes.

We have a new blog focused solely on weddings and debuts.  

Visit http://www.weddingsanddebutsbypjv.blogspot.com 

Traditional Rosary Inspired Accessories

Being from a predominantly Catholic country, Filipinos are accustomed to purchasing religious-inspired accessories as gifts, or simply having something to hold on to to remind them of their faith. The most popular among these accessories are rosary-inspired pieces. They are given in any occasion; from birthdays to weddings or even as Christmas gifts.

Multicolored Rosary Bracelets

Set Rosary Necklace and Bracelet

Friendship Rosary Bracelets

Bag Accessory Rosary 

Rosary Bracelet Souvenirs with St. Benedict Charm

March Celebrant

March Birthstone poem - the Aquamarine
"A March born shall always be
Soothed by Aqua, gem of sea
This mermaid's treasured stone you wear
Will bring happiness, love, affection and care."

Photo Credit: http://www.list-of-birthstones.com/March%20Birthstone.html

"Aquamarine, meaning "water of the sea" is a birthstones for the month of March

 (along with bloodstone and jasper). "

 March Celebrants are associated with the Aquamarine gemstone; which comes from the the latin word "aqua marina". When translated,  means "water of the sea ". For female loved ones celebrating their birthday on March, giving them accessories based on their birthstones can be done with style! One can simply walk into any retail market for accessories and choose from a vast selection. However, if you want to give something unique for a very special person, you can have their accessories customized, with or without incorporating the gem stone. 

Here are some of our suggestions: 

1. Make use of gemstone's color, if not the gemstone itself.

"Mermaid Out of Water" Wire Art

Set using aquamarine crystals

"Mermaid Out of Water"

2. Use materials that are evocative of the sea

Painted Capiz by Nikki Valenzuela

Daily Palamuti

Remind yourself of the beach and sun.

3. Commission concept pieces based on your ideas

Child of the Sea by PJ Valenciano

"For those who were born in the month of March the Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone. The March birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with which the Aquamarine is associated - faithfulness, courage and friendship. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the March Birthstone Aquamarine are  awareness, quick response and easing communication problems. The healing properties of the March birthstone are reputed to be effective for health problems relating to throat problems and stress-related illness."

http://www.birthdaygems.org/march-birthstone.htm 

Birth Stones and Their Meanings

To date, some people still believe in birth stones. Their meaning, meditative and healing powers originate from the beliefs of early civilization. They are said to ascribe magical properties in relation to their respective signs of the zodiac spectrum. It is believed by astrologers that to wear your birth stone can help a person influence the planets to grant them favor and good fortune.  

The stones are assigned based on the Gregorian Calendar, and they are incorporated in one’s article of jewelry. Below is a chart of birthday stones per month. 

Month	Birthstone	Zodiac Sign	Dates of Zodiac Signs	Meanings
April	Diamond	Aries	March 21 - April 20	action, passion, and energy
May	Emerald	Taurus	April 21 - May 20	loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with memory, clairvoyance and faith
June	Pearl	Gemini	May 21 - June 21	loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with modesty, chastity and purity, also used to enhance personal integrity
July	Ruby	Cancer	June 22 - July 22	devotion, integrity, courage and happiness together with vitality, confidence and strength, also used to enhance energy, generosity and to bring success
August	Peridot	Leo	July 23 - August 23	love, truth, faithfulness and loyalty together with fame, dignity, and protection, also used to enhance prosperity, growth, and openness
September	Sapphire	Virgo	August 24 - September 23	truth, sincerity and constancy together with clairvoyance, insight and interpretation
October	Opal	Libra	September 24 - October 23	hope, innocence and purity together with happiness, faithfulness, loyalty and confidence
November	Topaz	Scorpio	October 24 - November 22	constancy, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship together with strength, releasing tension and balancing emotions
December	Turquoise	Sagittarius	November 23 - December 21	prosperity, success, happiness and good fortune together with open communication, protection against all diseases, regeneration, and strengthening
January	Garnet	Capricorn	December 22 - January 20	awareness, commitment, regeneration, insight and removing negativity
February	Amethyst	Aquarius	January 21 - February 19	stability, peace, balance, courage, inner strength together with sincerity and a calm disposition
March	Aquamarine	Pisces	February 20 - March 20	faithfulness, courage and friendship together with awareness, quick response and easing communication problems

 Resource: http://www.birthdaygems.org/birthstone-list/index.htm 

Recently, we received requests to make accessories based on birth stones. As such, we started incorporating different stones to our collections; from simple long necklaces to elaborate statement pieces. 

Gift Suggestions

You can incorporate your birth stone into any article of jewelry; bracelets, brooches, necklaces and anklets customized, wherein you can incorporate your respective birth stone. Here are our favorites:

1. Bracelets

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

2. Embellished fabric necklaces 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

3. Multi-way accessory: Necklace with a detachable pendant/ brooch

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

4. Scarf Necklace 

Palamuti by PJ Valenciano

These pieces can be unique birthday gifts for your loved ones this 2013. Make their birthdays memorable with pieces that are personalized, well thought of, and most importantly, made with love.