Friday Love Story, Building Memories

            Hopefully your week has whizzed by as quickly as mine has!  Spring is bringing in some great new changes for James and Lily Jewelry…we will keep you posted!  To wrap up the week and bring in the much needed weekend we are so excited to share another proposal story.    

I was meeting Sean at our favorite restaurant for a date night. As I sat on the bench waiting for him to show up, all of a sudden my Mom walks up to me and hands me a red rose with a little note hanging from it! Then my Dad hands me one, then my Grandma and then my best friend and so on! Each note described how we met, something we experienced together and the things he loved about me. About 2-3 dozen roses later from all of my family and friends and a face full of tears from reading all the notes, I look up and I see Sean walking towards me. He hands me a white rose and gets down on one knee as he tells me that I am his soul mate and then asked me to marry him in front of everyone! He put so much thought into it....it was amazing! I loved that he included all of my family and friends to be part of our special day! We got engaged on October 23, 2009 and were married exactly one year later on October 23, 2010!

~Sarah 

            

I love how Sean knew Sarah would love to have everyone involved in their special day and did it in such a cute way with the roses.  It was so great how he built up from their favorite memories into creating another momentous one.  That is what makes their story so wonderful.  Happy Friday and hopefully this inspired someone to do something special for their loved one this weekend!

                                                            Xo,Kelly

Just in time for Spring!

                The weather is starting to show us her warmer side!  Daffodils are starting to pop up, and the grass is becoming green again with spring showers.   The store racks are full of breezy summer dresses, and one of the colors I’m noticing for this summer is GREEN!  In my designs I am using a wonderful green stone called Aventurine.   Not only is the stone and amazing green color, it also has a great glistening quality to the stone.  The green color and shimmer are actually because of the tiny mineral specks within.  I love this gorgeous stone because of its unbelievable color, and it is the stone of luck and chance!

Aventurine " Luck Ring"

Aventurine "Luck Earrings"

Can’t you see these with any outfit this summer?!  With such a great tone of green and the bezel setting, these pieces are extremely versatile.  Green is going to be everywhere once the summer is in full bloom.  I can’t wait!

       Xo, Kelly

"Sharing the love" Megan & Matt's Proposal story

Who doesn't love a great proposal story?!  One of my favorite parts of being a jewelry designer is being a part of such a momentous time in a couple’s relationship.   From helping create the ring to the moment unfolding, each couple creates such a unique story.   To celebrate Friday, and hopefully provide some inspiration, we are so excited to have Megan and Matt share their story.

     It was thanksgiving and my family, boyfriend and I were all holding hands saying grace before we ate dinner. We each went around the circle saying what we were thankful for. My boyfriend was the last to say what he was thankful for and he said "I'm thankful for friends and family. I'm thankful for this family and I hope to one day be a part of it. I was actually hoping that day would be today!" He then turned to me, dropped down to one knee, pulled out the beautiful ring and asked "Megan will you marry me?"  I was so excited I don't think I ever answered him! We were married February 15, 2013! 

~Megan

Thank you Megan and Matt for the photo and wonderful story!

                                                                   Xo, Kelly

Relax, but look amazing doing it!

With a little travel and relaxation, I feel like a new woman! I'm channeling my inner Midwesterner and cherishing that slower paced life this week. Join me in loving the relaxed and unique impact these gorgeous new earrings are giving. These beauties are only available in limited quantities so stroll on over to James & Lily and pick up a few pairs.

xo, Kelly

Spring Collection Sneak Peek

I'm so excited to have finished the photo shoot for the Spring Collection over the weekend! I'm delighted to share a few images of the gorgeous new pieces and announce that they will all be available online and in stores in February.

Keep following James & Lily here for exciting new Retail store locations in New York & Ohio in the coming months!

xo,Kelly

" Grace Necklace" Sterling Silver & Diamond .12ct

"Constellation Necklace" Sterling Silver & Diamond .32ct

"Catherine Ring" 14K White Gold & Diamonds .08ct

Never to early for Valentine's Day shopping!

As we prepare for Valentine's Day, I wanted to let you know about our limited quantities in these three popular styles. If your sweetheart has been daydreaming about any of these gorgeous pieces place your orders today! 

xo,Kelly

Smoke Earrings-Rose Cut Smoky Topaz & Sterling Silver

Winter Ring-White Drusy & Sterling Silver

Rose Cut Black Spinel & Sterling Silver 

You're the song...the Melody Pendant.

Every jewelry designer has their  favorite pieces, this One of a kind "Melody Pendant" is definitely one of mine. I got an e-mail  from a sweet Texan in early December, he was looking to surprise a one of a kind lady ( and one of my best friends) with something that would make her Christmas "better then it's ever been" and I hope that I helped with that a little bit.

There is something very special about being able to personalize jewelry, that's what I love about being a jeweler. I love making each piece unique to the person who's going to wear it. I want my clients to have a gift that reminds them of the love and affection that went into selecting a piece, to engraving their special message and to presenting that gorgeous gift. Thank you Ashlea Palafox for these beautiful pictures!
xo,Kelly


"You're the song that I've been singing all day long, you're the melody I need to get me on my feet and dancing.  I've never felt a beat so strong , you're the song that I've been singing all along." Heather Morgan

Ashlea wearing her one of a kind "Melody Pendant"

Back of  Guitar pick

Front w/ diamonds