There is no denying how much I love dainty jewelry especially when diamonds are involved. Being 27 and (kind of) newly married I can’t always buy the pieces I want because of that dreadful ‘B’ word… Budget. I love diamonds and have always turned my head when people say they are only for older women. Who are you and why would you ever say that? However, I began to believe this saying when I realized those are mainly the age group who can afford them. A few years ago I had the bright idea to buy my mom and I skinny, pave diamond bands which we would wear together. I saved and saved for these bands and when the time came I started shopping around. OH MY GOSH was I in for a surprise. I had no idea what these jewelers were charging for such a simple band but my eyes were opened. I eventually found the right bands but for way more than what I thought I would be spending.

Fast forward and about a year ago while visiting my friend Jena, of Chi City fashion, in Chicago I kept noticing her amazing rings. I finally couldn’t stand it any longer and asked who made them. She said they were by a local shop called, Ellie Jay. I began googling immediately. I was not only blown away by her beautifully curated collection but also the pricing. If I had known about Ellie Jay when shopping for my  mom and I, I would had saved a lot of money! I had no idea such pieces existed.  Jami, the owner, has a keen eye for dainty, youthful pieces that won’t date.

One thing I love about Jami is that she makes her jewelry extremely accessible. She offers many different ways to get involved with her line – from hosting a party to being an ambassador. After exchanging e-mails with her, I and my bestie Molly – who also has an affinity for dainty jewelry, decided to host a trunk show in Dallas. We were so excited to introduce such an amazing brand to the Dallas market and show others that such lines exist. Her pieces were a hit and everyone walked away in awe of how beautiful they were especially for the prices she was offering. I really hope you explore her site and find a piece that you can cherish for forever or find that perfect gift for the special woman in your life!