AGJ giveaway on Design Love Fest

Who doesn't love designlovefest?  Bri is adorable and writes such fun and happy posts. I bumped into her a few weeks back at the Lucky FABB conference and we decided we wanted to partner up to bring you guys a fun little give away. She has one of my love knot rings in rose gold and wears it everyday as a pinky ring. Now you can too! Head over here to win your own (and a fun silk bracelet). 

AGJ studio visit with The Chalkboard Mag

I had such a lovely time a few weeks back with the ladies from The Chalkboard Mag. Founded by the fab team from Pressed Juicery and the former Refinery29 LA editor, The Chalkboard Mag is "a study in living well" and has become a daily stop for me to find all sorts of healthy, chic tips.  Head over here to read an interview with me and see pictures from my new (and improved) studio.

AGJ Mother's Day 30% off sale

Head over to our website to browse the new Fall 2012 AGJ collection.

1. Diamond Droplet bracelet 2. Initial Dog Tag necklace 3. Sweet Hearts necklace 4. Diamond Lariat necklace 5. Mini Rose Cut Stacking rings 6. Petite Signet ring 7. Slim Signet ring 8. Classic Signet ring

 

From now through May 4th, you can enter the code MAMA to receive 30% off your entire order

AGJ mini heart necklace 50% off for 24 hours

Just in time for Mother's Day... we've teamed up with Lucky Magazine to bring you an amazing deal. For 24 hours only... the mini heart necklace is 50% off!!! You heard that right. Head over to luckymag.com to get the code and save. Hurry up because this puppy is only on sale until tomorrow...

AGJ is now on Instagram

After prodding from my girl Julee you can now find Ariel Gordon Jewelry on Instagram (my screen name is ArielGordonJewelry... really original. I know). Get some.

AGJ on Refinery 29 at 50% off!

I'm honored that the lovely ladies over at Refinery29 have such nice things to say about me

Been cruising the mag rack lately? If you’ve happened to glance over any of the latest Elle, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, People Style Watch, Lucky, Real Simple, or US Weekly issues, you’re probably very familiar with the name Ariel Gordon — or at least her signature initial neckaces. They’re an accessory editor obsession, not to mention a celeb accessory staple — just check out the gorgeous initialed necklines of Emily Blunt, Jessica Biel, Eva Longoria, and Selena Gomez.
And that’s not even a fraction of the bling in Ariel Gordon’s accessory arsenal. From beyond pretty pendants to simple but stunning rings, earrings, and bracelets, these gold and silver beauties are the kind of jewelry staples you’ll end up wearing everyday, either layered with your old faves or stylishly solo. Ready to stock up? Do it now, and you’ll save $50 off your purchase of $100 OR $75 off when you spend $150 or more. For real.

Head over here to buy your deal now and start shopping!

AGJ + Tucker + Felix Rey sample sale in NYC

Mark your calendars... AGJ will be heading to NYC the first week of April and we're hosting a 2 day sample sale with the lovely ladies from Tucker By Gaby Basora and Felix Rey.

April 1st & 2nd

Sunday & Monday

9am - 7pm

@ Tucker Studio / Storefront

355 West Broadway

NY NY 10013

I will have pieces from my Fall 2012 collection as well as all the best-selling styles for sale at up to 35% off!

AGJ in Elle, Marie Claire, and WSJ

Elle editors love AGJ silk friendship bracelets!! 3 different styles are featured in this month's "Elle Shops Jewelry Guide."  Click here to order your own.

 

We loved seeing our AGJ initial necklaces featured in Marie Claire's  'Glam Dandy' spread. Click here to order your own necklace (makes a great Mother's Day Gift)!

 

In cased you missed it... The Wall Street Journal's fashion editor Alexa Brazilian featured some AGJ love knot rings in her round up of Valentine's Day presents. Click here to watch a video of a segment she filmed. Click here to order your own love knot ring.

AGJ on Open Sky

I'm very excited to announce that I've teamed up with Kristin Cavallari and Open Sky to feature a few of Kristin's favorite styles (including our best-selling Love Knot Ring). Head over to Open Sky to add these great pieces to your AGJ collection (and save 20%). If you aren't a member, click here to sign up.

Sneak Peek at the new AGJ studios

Here's a peek at the brand new Ariel Gordon Jewelry studios (that I happen to be sharing with my dear friend and mentor Maya Brenner).  These are some sunny springtime flowers that my loving husband sent over to me to brighten my day. They are from my favorite LA florist Dandelion Ranch. The peony print wallpaper in the background is by Osbourne and Little and makes me smile every time I look at it.  The couch is West Elm. There is so much happiness in the picture I almost can't take it. Le sigh. For some reason I can't stop singing "moving on up!"

Maddie on Things

In my never ending quest to obtain a dog of my own... I am in full support of this project. I introduce to you "Maddie on Things- a super serious project about dogs and physics"

 {via A Cup of Jo}

My Home is No Longer

You may remember my friend Lee from this post a while back. Well since then, the beyond talented Mr. Ferris has been cast in the touring Broadway production of Million Dollar Quartet as Carl Perkins. He's big time people. I'm pretty proud.

While he's busy for the next year or so touring the country, he and his cast mates had some time to stop and record one of his original songs while in Memphis (at the legendary Sun Records no less). Get ready for your mind to be blown.

AGJ on the move

I'm very excited to announce that AGJ is moving our offices to a swanky new building in the heart of LA's Jewelry District. Granted our new office is only 2 blocks away from our old office but it's huge step up (yes that is bold, italics, and underline all at once). I've been running around all week schlepping and unpacking boxes. I wish I looked as fabulous on the move as this Parisian girl does. Oh well. C'est la vie. Pictures to come soon.

{image c/o The Sartorialist}

Selena Gomez on the cover of Cosmo wearing AGJ

We are honored to have Ms. Selena Gomez wearing all Ariel Gordon Jewelry in the March issue of Cosmo magazine.  You can peep her on the cover in our Close to My Heart necklace. In the story she is rocking a pave love knot pinky ring, diamond chain ring, and a dual birthstone ring. Work it out Selenita!!

Lovely Day

Sending everyone lots of love out there in honor of Valentine's Day. Have any big plans? My man and I will be having a mellow evening in tonight... although we already sort of celebrated on Sunday by going to a Swell Season concert at a teeny venue (this was our 8th time seeing them live. I'll admit it. We're groupies and proud). As always when seeing Glen & Marketa perform, it was magic.

Glen even performed a song that we've never heard before. He said he wrote it for his niece who complained that all of his songs were too sad. It's definitely not sad and will get stuck in your head. I love me some banana man.

{image by my fave Tim Walker}

AGJ Valentine's Day trunk show

Still need to find that perfect present? If you're in LA, come swing by Moondance Jewelry and let me help you pick it out. I'll be on hand this Saturday and Monday from 10 - 6.

Moondance Jewelry

1530 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403

Tel: 310.395.5516

Do you think my apartment allows lions?

 

I've been longing for a little four legged friend in my life for years now. My lease and my hectic schedule seem to be roadblocks to bringing a little Smoky Bear (my imaginary dog's name) in to my life. Lately the husband has been on board with the whole 'dog' idea and it might be happening sooner than later. What do you think he would say if we got a pet lion instead?

{images c/o vintage Life Magazine via Retronaut}

Awesome Japanese commercial

I don't know how you spent your super bowl, but I spent mine running errands and catching up on work. Even though I didn't watch the game (and the ads by extension) I'm going to go out on a limb and say there probably wasn't anything as cool as this Japanese cell phone commercial. I love everything about it... the simplicity, the engineering, the polished wood contrasted against the natural forest, the cell phone it's trying to sell me. Another point goes to the Japanese for pretty much doing everything better.

{via Satsuki Shubuya}

Free 2nd day air shipping ... just in time for Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day is only one week away. If you're still looking for the right gift, head over to www.arielgordonjewelry.com to pick out something sweet for your sweetheart. Be sure to enter AGJVDAY during check out to receive free 2nd day air shipping (a $25 value).

1. Mini Heart Stud earrings  2. Pave Love Knot ring  3. Close to My Heart necklace  4. Love Squared Tag necklace  5. Silk Braided bracelet  6. Love Knot studs  7. Mini Rose Cut Stacking rings with diamonds

Valentine's Day shipping cut off is 11am pst on 2.10.12. Coupon is valid until 2.17.12

AGJ + Oh Joy Valentine's Day giveaway

 

In what may be my best Ariel Gordon Jewelry giveaway ever, I am so excited to partner up with sweet and lovely Joy to bring you the chance to win either a Close to My Heart Necklace ($500 retail value) or a 14k love knot ring ($175 retail value).

As a designer, people ask me what are my favorite pieces are all the time. Without fail, I answer these two styles. I designed the Close to My Heart necklace as a present for my bridesmaids... a modern day BFF if you will (with alternating halves paved with diamonds instead of a janky half of a heart). I have been wearing mine in rose gold everyday since then (almost 2 years).  The love knot ring is a wardrobe staple too. Handmade from a continuous gold wire, it is a sweet symbol of those you hold dear. I wear mine as a pinky ring (as does my model Samantha from Could I Have That?)

So head over to Oh Joy before February 7th to enter for your chance to win. As an added bonus, I'm offering a 25% discount to all readers through Tuesday, February 14th. Simply enter code JOYAGJ at checkout.

AGJ Blog comin back at ya

I know I have been a bad blogger lately with my sporadic posts. It's been hard to find the time in the day to sit down and 'put pen to paper' so to speak. But after an amazing weekend at Blogshop I'm feeling very motivated to breathe some new life back into this lil ol'blog. Stay tuned for a new look and feel coming soon.

Xxa

PS Look at this fun animated GIF I made in class

Sophia Bush in AGJ

The lovely Sophia Bush seen all over LA wearing her AGJ her Rose Cut Opal necklace.  Click here to order your own!

Feeling Fruit Punchy...

We blush to be included in this fun round up by one of our favorite blogs, Oh Joy! Thanks mama! Click here to order your own jumbo rose cut ring.

AGJ + Tucker sample sale tomorrow

I'm so thrilled to be teaming up with Tucker By Gaby Basora to host a one day only sample sale. Tomorrow. Be there.

 

Thursday, January 19th

11am - 8pm

Sunset Marquis Hotel

1200 Alta Loma Road

Villa #1002

LA CA 90069

 

I probably own half a dozen of Gaby's signature silk tops and I can't get enough. In addition to her lovely clothes, I will have pieces from my Spring 2012 collection for sale at up to 40% off!

Click here for directions.

30% off AGJ sale + trunk show + press

Alright people... the time to hesitate is through. The holiday count down is on and we're here to help you find that perfect present. Scroll down to see some of our most recent promotions, sales, and press.

 

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I've teamed up again with the adorable Samantha from Could I Have That? to host a holiday trunk show this Sunday from 12 - 4 in Santa Barbara.  I will have pieces from my Spring 2012 collection for sale at up to 40% off! In addition to the jewelry, we will have delicious snacks, champagne, and handmade leather bags by Emily Rosendahl.  Sounds like a lovely Sunday, no?! Come and join us. Click here for directions.

 

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Don't despair if you can't make it out to the trunk show... I've got a sale going on through next Wednesday for 30% off all jewelry at arielgordonjewelry.com. Just enter 'holidaze' during checkout to redeem. Be sure to pay attention to those holiday shipping cut off dates people. 

 

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For the third year in a row... AGJ has been featured in the coveted People Style Watch gift guide.  Our birthstone chain rings were included in the personalized jewelry section. I'm blushing... Head over here to order your own.

 

 

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Be sure to pick up the January issue of Lucky to see the fabulous chef Andrea Reusing wearing the Close To My Heart necklace - our modern take on the classic BFF necklace. I designed this piece for the bridesmaids in my wedding. Instead of wearing half of a heart charm, you get alternating sides that are paved with diamonds. Who doesn't like diamonds? Buy one for yourself (or a set for you and your BFF) here.