Hello everyone! So I decided to hop onto the blog to talk about the previews I’ve seen in regards to a certain brand which shall remain nameless to prevent any possible litigiousness (I can’t even believe I have to say that honestly), and I’m specifically referring to the Winter 2020 collection. Thanks again to my special source, you know who you are 😘 So once again I can’t share any photos but I can try to describe to you all what I’ve seen so you can whet your appetite!

Also there is something I want to get off my chest, and what better way to do that then with your own blog right? Not that anyone has criticized me (at least not yet) but I imagine that maybe people may find that I’m too negative or critical of this brand. I started that very early in my blogging when back in 2015 I noticed they started to recycle charms and only changing the color of it.  For example, let’s say Valentine’s Day 2014 they introduce a set of charms that we all love, then Valentine’s Day 2015 they release the exact same charm, only in a different color. To me that is just plain lazy or lack of creativity. I am critical because I am a consumer, and as a consumer I have buying power, and I have the right to express my opinion.  I have my own standards and my own taste, and if those standards aren’t met, why should I not express that? Why should people just assume that I’ll love every little thing this company comes out with? I am not an automaton that will just accept the rising of prices with lower quality, which is another huge sticking point I have with this company. I’ve also discussed in the past how the price of gold has come down since the 2008 crash and prices went up, however when the price of gold went back down again, did the prices of their two tones or gold jewelry go back down accordingly? Of course not. It blows my mind that there are so many consumers that just accept it, call it cute and a must have and shell out their hard earned money just because a new collection comes out. OK WHEW, glad I got that out, I am not talking about anyone in particular, I am just frustrated of how things have been going with this company, and the reason I’m so frustrated is because I really care as a consumer. However it is obvious the company does not care about collectors such as myself and others who I know share my opinion. Being a collector since 2008 or 2009 it’s a real shame to see the path they are going down. If you are still confused and would like more information, please check out these two articles:

P*****a: The Beginning of the End?

No Surprise, P*****a Got It Wrong

Thanks to Martha from Marthnickbeads for sharing the article with me! I could go on and on, but I’ve hugely digressed already so let’s get back on track with what this blog post is supposed to be all about! Also as always I just want to add a disclaimer that these charms are scheduled to be part of the Winter release, but different factors can impact this release such as the ongoing global pandemic and/or the fact that I might be looking at previews from another country which means that the items I’m discussing here may never even see the light of day here in the USA.

So in order to better organize this post, I will use the asterisk symbol to let you know that I am not sure on the release date. As far as I know the Winter collection will be released on October 29, 2020. I have no idea if they will do the same thing they did with the Summer collection where it was just available online and for a limited amount of time or if they will be in actual stores, I have no clue. Also please be aware that everything can change, they may choose to only release half the collection or the full collection or push back the release date, with these uncertain times everything is up in the air, so please do not be upset if I get my information wrong. The asterisk is there to remind me that technically the pieces I am describing are not part of the Winter collection, but they might be? Maybe they will be released a little later like in November, or maybe they are part of the Spring  2021 collection? Who knows?

 

Christmas Charms!

Let’s start with Rudolph!!!  The charm is actually called Rudolph the red nosed reindeer! I can’t remember right now if in the past this brand’s previous reindeer charms have had red noses but they’ve never been called Rudolph, for all you fans of Rudolph here is your charm! The charm has an exaggerated head, kind of like the 8 bit super deformed avatars of older games which a cute little red enamel nose.

Next we come to the seated Santa Claus and gift charm. Here we have a Santa Claus sitting on the floor with a present in between his legs. He has a huge puffy red enamel Santa hat on, which is partially covering his forehead, so really all you can see is his big nose and beard! His feet are rather large, so large in fact that they are bigger than the present in between his legs. I hope this description is not sounding a bit racy LOL, but it’s what I’m seeing!

Now let me describe the next charm which is sort of like a button style charm, only in the shape of a star, but it’s supposed to be a snowflake. To me it looks more like a flower actually, the “petals” are huge chunks of teardrop shaped cubic zirconias surrounded by a halo of smaller pave set cz’s.

Next we come to one of my favorite pieces, and it makes me want to have collected all of the Christmas trees ever made to make a whole Christmas tree charm bracelet because I think that would look super cute!! From what I can tell, it looks like a larger charm, in the shape of a Christmas tree but it’s open worked (maybe?) with poinsettia cut outs and bits of red and green but I can’t tell if it’s enamel or cubic zirconias.

The next charm is a dangle version of the snowflake I described above, but it looks daintier, it is a disc dangle type of charm with the “snowflake daisy” surrounded by a halo of smaller pave set cz’s.

Next the brand seems to really be digging the two part disc dangles, very much in line with the likes of Dazzling Wishes charm or the Vintage Night Sky charm. In the same style of those two aforementioned charms we have a mistletoe charm, the disc part is I think a very dark green sparkly enamel, and the other half is the open work mistletoe design, I think 🤔

 

More Celestial Themed Charms!!!

True to past collections, this brand loves to release new celestial themed charms during Winter and I’m LIVING for it!!  Either I’ll be adding to my third star themed bracelet or starting a new one now that we have these additions!! There will be a charm that reminds me of a cross between the Pave lights and Radiant Droplet that came in several colors like aqua, pink, cerise, lavender, clear and even a rose version of it as well. So the Radiant droplet was a different kind of charm as it featured three very large cubiz zirconias, this new celestial charm sort of looks like it might have three sides to it as well, but it could also just be the way it’s pictured, again I could be completely wrong. The charm is covered in dark blue cubic zirconias, with maybe three larger ones as the focal points, (i.e. a la Radiant Droplet style) with two stars surrounding the larger cz.

Next is one of my favorites charms, it’s a bit juvenile but it has a cute little face! For all of my video game playing readers out there, specifically Nintendo, if you played Super Mario Galaxy, this charm looks almost exactly like Luma, with the exception that Luma has no mouth and the charm does. You’re going to have to google it if you want to know more!

*The next charm I would love to describe is an open worked charm, it is round shaped and it has a large crescent moon in the middle surrounded by many smaller star cutouts. It’s also oxidized to bring out the details of the cutouts. This one is definitely going on my wish list, but again the release date may be different than what I’m thinking is going to be.

Next we come to another round open worked charm called Constellations, it kind of reminds me of the Trollbeads Strand of Lights in the way the charm is designed but the Strand of lights is more of a cylindrical shape, versus this more rounded shape. If anyone remembers this post after the collection is released then you’ll know what I mean with the similarities.

*This charm I wasn’t sure if I should include under celestial themed charms, but once I studied it for awhile I decided to do so after all. It’s a dead ringer for the Inspirational Stars dangle charm, the difference being that instead of a blue enamel disc, the disc is covered in dark blue cubic zirconias I guess to imitate the night sky and the second part of the disc dangle charm is a solid circle of channel set cz’s instead of a ring of stars. Again not sure of the release date of this charm since it looks like it’s different than the rest.

Next we have another disc dangle type of charm, and I think this one is definitely going on my wish list as well, dare I say I’ll even give you guys the name of the charm, it’s called Sleeping Moon and Stars and I just LOVE it!!! The first part of the dangle is an all sterling silver disc with star shaped cz’s or star shaped engravings on it and the second half of the dangle is a crescent moon with a face on it but it’s all a circle so it matches and lays on the star engraved disc perfectly. I don’t know but it’s the sweetest charm!

The next charm is yet again another disc dangle type of charm but I think it’s supposed to be the counterpart to the aforementioned charm that reminded me of the Radiant Droplet charm, only in the disc dangle version of it, I can’t tell if the colored disc part is enamel or cubic zirconia, but it does have a halo of cz’s so maybe it’s enamel. The second dangle part looks like a ring with at least four or more stars on it. I’ll also give you the name of this one since most likely it will go on my wish list as well, it’s called Blue Night Sky Crescent Moon and Stars, quite a mouthful but it looks like a great charm!

 

Random Charms and Two Tones!

The next couple of charms are just recycled designs.  One is a rip off of the Blue and Clear Sparkle charm only it’s half the width (so maybe more of a spacer), and maybe the cz’s are darker blue, and the second is another Shinning Path clip, only the cz’s are dark blue. The Shinning Path clip is actually very nice but we already have four other versions of the same clip so I ask myself do we really need another one? I like blue and I know a lot of my readers love blue too so I guess I shouldn’t complain LOL.

The first two tone that caught my eye is yet another Family Tree charm LOL. Like oh my goodness how many more family tree charms to we need? I guess I shouldn’t complain because it’s the return of two tones! This particular charm reminds of a cross between the the Flourishing Heart dangle charm and the Beloved Mother dangle charm, combine those two and you’ll know what I’m talking about. You can see a good amount of gold on the leaves, they look like little gold buds.

The next two tone I saw is also a dangle charm and it reminds me of the older Red Hearts and Crowns charm. It has the same overall design of the Red Hearts but one is an open heart and the second one is a solid gold one. It’s kind of cute!

Next we have another Beloved Mother type of charm where we have two in one dangles, one is a heart shaped flat disc and the second is a bow, I think it’s going to be called Bow of Love, but I’m not 100% sure.

The next charm at first glance I thought it was the exact same as the Spinning Globe charm, but it is a little bit different. Imagine the Spinning Globe charm, now cut that in half and you have one flat part and one rounded part of the globe. Now get rid of the axis that allows the globe to spin around, and you have the charm I saw. I could be wrong and it could be a solid ball or globe still, but it won’t spin around like the other one, who knows, it was hard to tell from the pictures.

*Again unclear on the release date for this one, but I think the charm will be a favorite among collectors! I am not one to get too into the fantasy type of charms, but if you like unicorns, get ready because we have our very first Pegasus charm! Again it’s in the dangle disc charm format (is it just me or does this brand really like to overdo things when they realize something they released in previous collections is popular? So now everything they come out with is in the same format? 🙄), from what I can see, it looks like the disc background is in pink and purple enamel, with the second part of the disc dangle having the pegasus on it. I can’t give a better description here as it was hard to see.

*Next we have a charm that I’m not sure if it’s part of the Winter collection, it’s new but I’m not sure of the release date. This charm is very easy to describe, it’s heart shaped, flatter like the Dad charm with an eye on the lower center bottom of it, with sort of rays coming out of it. I really don’t like this charm at all LOL, anything with eyes on it freak me out, but I know there are a lot of evil eye fans out there so this might be right up your alley.

*Again, we have another charm where I don’t exactly know the release date so I’m treading carefully here, I’m really wondering why it’s part of the Winter collection (if it is at all, again I can’t confirm the release date) but this charm is a bridal charm, it is heart shaped and it has a little message engraved on it. It says “I couldn’t say I do without you,” a very sweet sentiment.

*In line with the unknown release date and the more family oriented charms, we might be getting another heart shaped charm, again very similar to the Dad charm, but instead of if saying Dad, it says Goddaughter.

*And once again as if a new two tone family tree charm wasn’t enough, get ready for TWO more family tree dangle charms! Not sure of the release date here either, but I’m starting to sound like a broken record with the family tree charms!! The first one is a single heart shaped, open worked dangle in all sterling silver, very similar to the Flourishing Heart charm once again. and the second family tree charm is the exact same thing as the one I JUST described, only it’s askew on an angle and has dark pink cubic zirconias here and there.

*Next we come to more family oriented charms, I’m starting to think the previews I got to see are perhaps part of the 2021 Spring collection? I only say this because it seems strange to me for this brand to release family oriented charms during the Winter, coupled with the fact that I have no clue what the release date of these are…again I’m just speculating. We will be getting another mother and daughter joint heart dangle charm where you can gift one to mom and keep one for yourself if you’re the daughter and another very similar design for the and aunt and niece charm! This is a first for aunties who have nieces!! I’m an auntie myself but have no nieces so I’m bummed I can’t get this charm.

*I think if I’m happening to be disclosing the Spring collection by accident here I might have to re-upload parts of this post for next year as a refresher because the more I analyze these pieces the  more I’m thinking they don’t belong in the Winter collection, but what do I know right? Next we have a new Hamsa charm, which is a dangle and is open worked and looks rather large which I like because you’ll be able to appreciate the details! And in the same vein of good luck type charms, this brand will also be introducing another Horseshoe charm! It’s actually really cute, reminds me of Victorian era horseshoe good luck charms, and it’s perfect for the equestrian in your life!

 

New Relfexions Bracelet

Nothing really new here to disclose, it’s the same design as the original silver mesh bracelet, the only difference is the clasp is covered in cubic zirconias. I’ll try to reserve my sarcasm and keep my comments to myself…why? Because even though I like to criticize this brand for covering all of their items in cz’s, sometimes I change my mind on things and end up buying them as well!

 

Rose Gold Non-Charm Bracelets On The Horizon!

For the Winter collection I saw several Rose gold (plated) non- charm bracelets, one looks exactly like the Celestial Stars bracelet, only instead of stars we just have cubic zirconia studs (once again recycling the design here) and another one that looks almost exactly like the Me link bracelet, with the exception that it doesn’t have links that open and on some of the links there’s a…you guessed it! A cubic zirconia stud nestled in between the link. It’s actually a very nice bracelet but wish it were in sterling silver as I don’t trust the rose or gold platings. But if they made it in silver, it would be too close to the Me version I guess?

 

More Of The Same

And to finally finish off my descriptions, I’ll leave you with two more sterling silver non-charm bracelets. Once again, exact copies of the Celestial Stars bracelet, only instead of stars you get cubic zirconia studs, one bracelet will have beautiful dark blue cz’s and the second clear ones.

Unfortunately I was not able to see any necklaces, rings or earrings,  but if I do, I’ll be sure to update this post!!

 

A Whole Cinderella Collection?

It seems that (maybe) with a major collection release, this brand was slating to also release a dedicated Disney Princess collection. For this last Summer, Ariel was supposed to be featured with a couple more charms (if memory serves), and a ring. I can’t remember if it had a necklace or earrings, but I do remember very vividly seeing the ring. Then of course the pandemic affected everything and it never saw the light of day that I can remember, I never really paid close attention to the Summer collection since nothing except for the murano really sparked my attention. For the Winter release, it’s supposed to be Cinderella’s turn, this collection features a charm bracelet, a ring, a necklace, earrings, and at least four charms that I’ve seen so far. The necklace and earrings feature a carriage motiff, one of the charms is I believe the same exact replica of the Cinderella carriage only in rose gold, and another charm is a sterling silver dangle charm with the mice in Cinderella’s shoe. The third charm I am unsure of what it is, but it’s called Magical Moment, and the last charm is one that features a dangle Gus Gus, which is soooooooooooooooooooo cute!!!! He has such a cute little face with an enamel green or teal cap.

 

 

WHEW!!!!!!!!!!! That was a lot of typing!!! I REALLY hope I didn’t lose you half way through this post!! I know it was a lot of information, and it’s hard to retain, it was so much info I’m sure no one will remember this post by the time the Winter collection gets released, but at least you all got to use your imaginations right? I of course plan on adding almost ALL of the star and moon themed charms to my wish list, and now I can sort of try to plan on how my third star bracelet will come around! I really hope you’ve enjoyed this read, it feels good to get back to blogging, but I had forgotten how much work it takes! Even though we are still sheltering in place and only going out minimally, I feel like I still don’t have time to dedicate to my blog, but I will always keep trying to! Thanks for hanging around till the end! Which of the pieces I described sparked your curiosity the most? Let me know in the comments, and if you have any questions, I will try my best to add to my descriptions!!