How to Care for and Clean Your Jewelry

Jewelry Care and Jewelry Cleaning Tips

Cautions when Cleaning Jewelry and Gemstones

I have been a jewelry designer/goldsmith for almost tens years now. In that time I have seen many pieces become ruined by improper ways of cleaning

To care for your jewelry and keep it clean and ready to wear, gently wipe off excess make-up and skin oils after each wearing.   Use a nub free, 100% cotton cloth and gently wipe the piece clean using only the soft pads of your fingers.  Store in jeweler's tissue or a soft bag. 

To help retard tarnish on sterling silver, wrap the piece in jeweler's tissue paper and place it inside a plastic zip lock bag and seal.
When cleaning sterling silver remember that it is a very soft metal and can easily be marred by a fingernail or wadded piece of fabric pushed roughly against the metal surface. For this reason, use one of the following methods to clean heavier soils and tarnish:
To remove fingerprints, light grease or dirt, add a small amount of mild liquid soap to a half cup of warm water, soak 2-3 minutes, rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry completely before storing in an air tight plastic bag.Be very careful when using any soaking method to clean jewelry that has soft stones such as amber, lapis lazuli, or turquoise.  Extended soaking in any solution may harm the polish on the stone. Never use chlorine bleach to clean jewelry.

To remove excessive tarnish, polish with a 100% cotton cloth and a good nonabrasive metal cleaner.   Be sure to remove any remnants of the cleaner from gemstones and rinse thoroughly with clean water. Never use toothpaste! (see more about this below).

Tips for Keeping your Jewelry Looking New and Shiny

When caring for your jewelry, never use anything but 100% cotton as a polishing cloth since paper, polyester, and coarse fabrics often contain wood fibers or synthetics. These materials may impart fine scratches in the metal, especially on sterling silver. 

A polished appearance is the result of the metalsmith's effort to file, sand and buff the metal to a perfectly flat surface.  When even minor scratches occur, as seen under a microscope, the surface looks like the ragged edge of a saw blade and light is bounced in and around those scratches like a voice echoing in the Alps.  An unmarred surface allows the light to be bounced back smoothly, with no echoes, and results in a highly reflective surface.

Important Warnings about the Care of Fine Jewelry!

Always remove your rings and fine jewelry before using any product that contains bleach! Bleach can cause gold and other metal alloys to breakdown leaving the metal irreparably damaged. This includes swimming pools and bathing in hot tubs as chlorine products are added to prevent bacteria growth.

If you normally use specially purchased jeweler's cloths to keep your jewelry clean and shiny, be sure to use fresh cloths since the dirt and grit left on the cloth from a previous use will now leave scrapes and pits in the piece you are trying to clean and polish.

Never use toothpaste or other abrasives to clean metal or stones.  You will find countless websites that recommend toothpaste as a cleaner, but this is not an accepted practice by fine jewelers. Although the abrasives in toothpaste are great for your teeth, they can damage the surface of the metal requiring the skill of a professional to buff and refinish. Toothpaste will also scuff the surface on amber, lapis, turquoise and other soft stones resulting in the fine polish which was produced by the skilled lapidary to be permanently marred.

Ultrasonic Cleaners

Ultrasonic cleaners are great for cleaning some jewelry but they can damage many gemstones and the chemicals are not recommended for pearls and many other fine stones. Repeated use can also loosen the settings and you could lose your precious gems.

Other Common Chemicals and Solutions to Avoid

Besides chlorine bleach, denatured alcohol, turpentine, acetone, and ammonia can cause harm.  These chemicals can dull or even pit the surface on softer gemstones.  Petroleum based products can actually "melt" amber if allowed to remain on the stone and they can do significant damage to pearls.

Gems requiring special care:

Opals require special care. Never use an ultrasonic, never use chemicals and avoid heat. Don't put your opal ring on the window sill when washing your hands or the dishes as strong sunlight can dry out the water in opals which could cause hazing or color change.

Pearls. Protect from scratches; perfumes and household chemicals which can wear away the nacre or cause color change.

Soft stones like lapis, malachite, turquoise, amber and opals can easily be scratched by pin stems and the edges of other jewelry. Protect pieces with these gemstones by wrapping them in jeweler's tissue and storing separately.

Hope this helps!

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How to add holes to your lovely beetle wings.

I have been using beetle wings for my jewelry since I was given a very lovely necklace made by a coworker's daughter about 8 years ago. At that time I had seen a few different type of bugs set in resin in a few different places but nothing that had just the wings.
I started buying jewelry with the wings and took it apart so I can use the wings for other things. That was not cheap but at it was all I could do, I could not find the wings by themselves. After about a year of doing that I found a place in Los Angles while picking up some supplies for the jewelry shop I worked for that had just the wings! I was so happy and it was loads cheaper than what I had been doing before.

The wings were not drilled like the ones I was using from the already made jewelry so I had to find out how to add holes to the wings.While trying to find a way to do it I maybe ruined only 2. Its overall pretty easy.

I started selling just the wings on my etsy supply shop and have been asked many times how drill the wings so here is a few ways of doing it.

You can use a drill press.
Use the a drill size that fits your craft need.
Flip the wings over so you are drilling on brown side of the wing and press down.

You can use an exacto knife.
This is my favorite way of doing it.
Flip the wing over and start to twist the knife slowly and firmly in a circle pressing down little by little as you twist so the hole gets bigger as you go. Stop when you have reached the size you are happy with.

You can use a needle.
This is the slowest way of doing it, I personally have not tried it this way but I have seen it done and the hold are nice and clean. 
You will need to boil your wings for a moment in water and then poke the wing with a needle. You can roll the needle to make the hold bigger.

 One of my first beetle creations :)

These gorgeous, iridescent wings are shed from jewel beetles.

 The beetles have a short life span of only 3-4 weeks, and the wings are only collected after then. 

 Wing sizes average around 1-1/4 inch long by 3/8 inch wide, some wings may be longer or shorter but not by much.They are slightly stronger then a finger nail.

 I love the wings as earrings, they look great with my red hair too!

You can click on the pictures to see more pictures or to buy.
You can also find links to my etsy supply store and my jewelry store at VeryEnchanting.com

Thanks for looking!

December Julep Maven Box & I'm A Golden Box Winner!

I became a Maven only a couple months ago. I heard that they gave a few people every month a golden box with either the monthly collection or a big seller but seeing how I have only 2 monthly boxes under my belt I did not think I'd be seeing a golden box at my front door anytime soon. I received an extra tracking number with my monthly box but since I placed an order after my December Box I thought that thing were just shipped apart but boy was I wrong!

I felt like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opening the bigger box and seeing a golden ribbon wrapped around a white box. I opened the box and saw that I was a lucky Maven!

I won the This limited-edition white lacquer jewelry box that includes a twelve polish set of toxin-free Julep nail colors hand-picked by Oprah herself (Oprah is really into pink it seems!) and a lovely green yarn wishbone bracelet.

The goodie boxes that came to my door, I always keep the boxes. They are very handing when you need to ship something, just the right size for most things I need to ship this Christmas too!

The December Box goodies.

 I went with American Beauty instead of my Classic with a Twist box and I am truth be told regretting it. I liked the look of Patti (the black polish) when I picked the box but once I got it and have it a try I am just not digging it. It may just be the wrong time of the year for it too though, I have Christmas on the mind and it just does not fit. This box also came with a freebie DIY ring for a holiday gift from Julep but sadly mine was broken when I opened the box. Julep will be sending me a replacement shortly though!
 *update* I got my ring, see what I did with it here! *update*

Julia oddly is my favorite from this box, I did not think I was going to like but I really do. I think this color is going to be great for New Years with my add-on Vivien.

Patti, Patti, Patti... oh Patti. I want to like you but you make it so hard to, you are just not a lovely polish.

The foot scrub is awesome, I had my fiance use it and he loves it too. I think he likes it more then me :)

The bracelet that with golden box. I almost bough this for myself on Black Friday but did not, I thought it was pretty neat that it came with the box. As you can see the colors match my engagement ring perfectly! From what I saw I was the only one that got green, looks like the other winners got purple.

The box is really awesome too, it is great as a jewelry box.

I have a tall standing jewelry box but this will be nice to have by my bed for my favorite pieces.

After that Patti business I needed something girly, soft and wintery... also needed to play with some of those colors from that lovely box! I applied Carrie as my base color, Audrey went just before my top cost.

I was thinking kinda a pink winter night so I used Amy as my sky and Susie as my snow.

Amy on top and Susie on sponge, after my base coat was dry I rolled it over my nails from side to side.

Audrey went one top to give it some shimmer and then I applied my top coat.

Clean up your nails and you are done!

Get the Favorite Things 2012 Nail Color Jewelry Box for half off!
Promo Code OPRAH
Regular Price: $168.00
$84 with code!
Join for you intro box here and use coupon code PENNY to get the first box for only a penny!
It is a monthly box but it can be skipped if you do not wish to have a box for that month and also can just be canceled at any time needed. For a chance at winning a golden box a monthly box is need to be bought, you are entered when you buy and the winners seem to be completely random.

Thanks for stopping by!
Feel free to leave a comment, I like em!

Something Blue VoxBox soon to come... Updated!

Update! 
It came!  Read my new post here!

 Update!
I joined Influenster.com a couple weeks ago after someone posted about a box they had received in a facebook group and have been playing around with it ever since.
I received  an email about a week ago saying that I qualify for the June "Sunkissed VoxBox" and to fill out my shipping address and a short survey and that they will be emailing me soon after. Today, I got an email from them saying...

"Hi Elaine,
Thank you for taking the "Sunkissed VoxBox" survey, but boy, do we have a surprise for you! Your responses indicated that you're a match made in heaven for the "Something Blue VoxBox"!

Wedding season is upon us and we want to send our best wishes to the bride, the bridesmaids, and the guests, too! A member of Influenster Nation AND a member of the wedding? It's meant to be and we want to show our love with the "Something Blue VoxBox."

This box is all about getting from the altar to the reception without a hitch....but we won't give any more clues, because your VoxBox is already on its way!" 

And this badge popped up under my badges! 

I was so excited when I saw the email and even more excited when the cheat sheet under the information about my soon to be box. 

These lovely brands will be in the free VoxBox that I would be getting in 1-2 weeks!

I have not used the Kiss Nail Dress stickers but saw them at Target and they are cute. I love anything that has to do my nails, very excited to see what design comes! Update- Looks like they are eyelashes and not nail related!

I already use Dr. Scholl's and have been for years, whatever comes from them I know I will love. Update- Ball of foot slips will be coming, have yet to see anything other.

I have not used or heard of Luster NOW but I have never tried any teeth whiting products, I am surprisingly excited for this also though. I think I am excited for it because all the past brides I have known have had their teeth whited, it seems to be on the bride's check/to do list. I haven't felt like a bride yet but thinking about it helps me realizes that I am a bride. Update- Looks like a full size sample of toothpaste.

I wasn't sure what the brand My Trio Rings was and after looking it up and don't know what to expect, I can't see them sending out free diamonds or gold! I am a jewelry designer/goldsmith so I am a bit of a jewelry snob but I am very intrigued, who would say no to free jewelry?! Update- Looks like we will be getting a pamphlet... not sure how are are expected to review it or if their is a discount offered with. I have yet to see anything other then that posted for My Trio Rings.  I have this sweet engagement ring, already have my wedding band designed that an old co-worker/friend will be making for me in a few months & I have already taken care of my fiance's ring. If we need to buy to actually review it is not going to happen from me, it is not needed and their rings are clearly not my style.

Again, I have not tried or heard of the product Urgent Rx but after looking it up I am excited to try it, it seems to have good reviews. I am crossing my fingers I get to try the allergies packet since I do suffer from many allergies. If is works for me I can see this going in my bride's kit. Update- I have seen only headache, they may be sending them out random but again I have only seen headache ones from the boxes. I am still crossing my fingers this stuff works, it would be handy to have on hand for my big day.

Q-Tip! I have been using Q-Tip brand stuff since before I can remember. I do not know what Q-Tip goodie will be sent in a bridal box but it will be very welcome! Update- Q-tips will becoming! I have a few boxes since we buy in bulk but these come in the handy travel size so I toss it in my purse. 

Update- I heard they send the boxes in waves so there may be differences in the boxes, these are updates from the first few people that have posted about their boxes. 

Anyway, very excited to get the box and see the goodies inside. This will be my first VoxBox which is given out to bloggers manly for reviews of the products. I will post a review here the goodies as soon as I get my box and link reviews on my profile.

If you're a member are you getting a VoxBox this coming month?
What are you getting?!
If not join me on Influenster to see if you qualify for a free VoxBox!
Send me a message on facebook with your email and I will send you an invite.

You can also see my full monthly subscription box list here 

and just discounts list here!

Update!
 It came!  Read my new post here!

 Update!

Galaxy Nail Art Inspired Jewelry Makeover

Galaxy Nail Art Inspired Ring Makeover

I was cleaning out my jewelry box the other day and I found these old plastic rings I bought at the mall many years ago, I think I bought the at a Hot Topic when I was a little more on the goth side. I didn't want to throw them out because I still think they looked pretty neat but they were a little boring all black.

I was going to do an ombre fading something on them with bright colors but since there is so much room on them & since I'm kinda a huge nerd obsessed with Star Trek I thought I do a "galaxy" design instead.

If you want to give it a shot with some old jewelry of yours this is what you'll need:

Color polish & glitter polish or paint & glitter- I like polish because it drys fast and drys glossy. 

Sponge- I use just a makeup sponge.

Toothpick or nail art tool- For the stars.

Paper towel or a place to make a mess. 

To start with if the piece is dark color or depending on the polish you are using you may want to apply a white polish or paint to the base to make your colors pop.

Apply your white and then base color.

Apply your other colors without completely covering your base colors, you want the different colors to show. 

I would recommend using yellows and pinks too. For the first ring I did I stopped with the blue and some purple, I think the second ring I did with more colors came out much better.

Apply your glitter polishes.

 I used a fine glitter all over and two other glitters with a mix of sizes for a more dramatic look of stars.

I used a small dotting tool for my stars.

With your dotting tool or toothpick pick up some polish and start making some stars!

  Set the ring to dry. You can sponge on some clear polish or a sealer if you want. I like glossy so I dabbed on some clear polish, it also helped make the color pop.

I like how both rings turned out but I really love the colors in the second ring.

Done and done! 

If you liked this post check out my tutorial for an ombre inspired picture frame also painted with nail polish!

 And if you liked my nails check out my simple polka dot tutorial.

Thanks of stopping by, hope you enjoyed!

Stop by facebook to enter my giveaway to win a cute little ring!

 

Monthly Subscription Box List

This list will be updated on my new blog from now on (7.21.13) feel free to stop by for all the new goodies added!

*I made a cheat sheet list with the ones offering a discount*

You can find it here! 

I keep going to google to find new boxes and after a few days I found this great list. I will update and add to the list as I find more boxes and discounts. Let me know if you know of one not on the list and I will add it!
Also, what's your favorite box?

Beauty Boxes:
~Birchbox:
$10/month. Receive 4-6 hand-picked beauty and lifestyle samples, delivered to your door each month.  You can review the samples you receive on a monthly basis to earn points in their shop.  Use code “RTR10″ to save $10 on your $35 purchase. Or “20foryou” to save 20% of your purchase of $50+.
~ipsy:
(formerly MyGlam): $10/month. Each month, subscribers will receive a beautiful Glam Bag with deluxe samples and full-sized beauty products. Members can watch and play along with the stylists with the same products that they are using. (Join here & check out my ipsy page here)
~Sample Society:
 $15/month. Every month you’ll receive 5 deluxe-sized samples from well known brands, a $15 monthly gift code to redeem on a $50 purchase – when any product from the brands you sampled is included in your order, an exclusive mini-mag filled with tips and beauty news from the editors of Allure and a bonus one-year subscription to Allure magazine ($12 value).
~GLOSSYBOX:
 $21/month. Each month you’ll receive a curated box of 5 luxury travel-sized beauty products for you to lather, blend, soak, spray, buff, and groom. Indulge and experience luxury at its finest.
~The Look Bag:
 $12.95/monthly. The Look Bag is a monthly beauty sample club where, for $12.95 per month, Look Bag members receive at least 2 full size and 3 deluxe sample size beauty products from both well-known and emerging beauty brands each month. May be discontinued.
~New Beauty TestTube:
$29.95/quarter. TestTube is a one-of-a-kind sampling program created by NewBeauty magazine that allows you to try a variety of the best beauty products before you invest in them. Every three months, you’ll receive a sleek box filled with deluxe and full-size samples of coveted, high-performance luxury products.
~Julep Maven:
 $19.99/month. Each box will feature over $40 worth of never-before-released polishes, cutting edge treatments and cult favorites, including at least two seasonal and style-specific nail colors. (You can see my Julep reviews here)  Use code “FREEBOX” to get your first box for $.01.
 ~QVC New Beauty Test Tube:
$29.96/quarter. The NewBeauty TestTube is a collection of some of the hottest and most in-demand products in beauty. In this tube, you'll receive the current issue of NewBeauty magazine, along with a mix of full-sized, travel-sized, and deluxe-sized samples from Julep, bliss, Ole Henriksen, Algenist, Nick Chavez, tarte, philosophy, Mally Beauty, and Fresh. And, with this auto-delivery plan, you'll stay on the cutting edge with three more shipments of new top-of-the-line products--one each in April, August, and October 2013.
~Nail Art Society:
 $19.95/month.  Each month Nail Art Society will curate and deliver to your door amonthly a reusable cosmetic bag filled with professional tools, polish and nail art accessories along with a step by step How-To instructional card to complete a curated Nail Art Look
~BeautyArmy:
$12/month. Beauty Army is a personalized beauty sample subscription service that allows you to select up to six luxury beauty samples each month.
~Beauty Box 5!:
 $12/month. BB5 is a monthly subscription service that delivers a sample box of all things beauty. You’ll receive 4 – 5 samples of a variety of makeup, skin care, fragrances and everything in between.
~Starbox:
$15/month. Every month, you’ll receive a box filled with 3-4 FULL SIZED pieces of makeup, hair product, or accessories by STARLOOKS. Each month will include a different mix of product types including colors, styles, formulas, etc.
~Loose Button Luxe Box:
$26/quarterly. Receive 7-8 trial sized beauty and lifestyle items every season, picked just for you.
~curlbox:
$20/month. Every month subscribers receive 5-7 quality hair care product samples. Subscribers can look forward to extraordinary products from established brands, as well as, some really great up and coming brands.
~The Soap Box:
 $19.99/quarter. A quarterly subscription box, centered around handcrafted, bath + body products. All subscription boxes will include 8-10 exclusive products in adorable mini-sizes. You will also receive a $10 gift code with each Soap Box, that can be redeemed online.
~Wantable:
 $40/month. Each beauty pack is based on your personal style profile and contains 4-6 full-size top-quality items that are curated by professional makeup artists and stylists.
~Beauty Fix:
 $49.99/quarter.  Based on your beauty profile, Beauty Fix’s panelists handpick a large selection of products they know you’ll love for that season.  Based on their selections, you pick eight of the products which will be included in your box.

Fashion / Lifestyle:
~PopSugar Must Have Box:
 $35/month. PopSugar editors curate an exciting monthly box full of fun must-have picks across fashion, beauty, home decor, fitness, and more delivered right to your door. The monthly box targets women ages 18-40 and features full-size products and premium items including tried-and-true classics, celebrity favorites, and brands consumers have yet to discover. Products included are worth over $100.  Use code “REFERFRIENDS” to save $5 off your first box or “INSIDER” to get your first month free on a six month subscription.
~Hammock Pack:
$25/month.  Every month, you’ll receive a surprise pack filled with everything you need to take a much needed getaway without even leaving your home. Whether it’s as simple as a movie night or mementos from that exotic vacation you can’t find the time to take.
~Little Black Bag:
  $29.95/month or $49.95/month. Pick your first item from the gallery and LBB’s stylists will surprise you with extra items based on your style profile.  Swap your items on the site if you aren’t satisfied.
~Cake Style:
Price varies on selection. Get a box of hand-picked looks delivered to your door and a video explaining each outfit. You can take 10 days to try everything on, Keep what you like and send what you don’t like back!
~Elizabeth & Clarke:
 $30 – $60/season depending on selection.   You’ll receive 1-3 designer quality blouses and tees delivered to your doorstep each season.
~Golden Tote:
 $49/month / $149/month. Golden Tote is a curated “Suprise Grab Bag” filled with clothing and accessories for women. Boxes include selections from contemporary designs, as well as, up and coming designers.
~Le Tote:
$49/month.  Stylists will then create personalized looks just for you and will send them in a monthly tote.  Each tote arrives with 3 garments & 2 accessories.  Keep them as long as you want and then return it and a new tote will be shipped to you.
~The Ox Box:
 $30/month.  Every month you’ll receive three clothing or accessory items from The Oxford Trunk which have a total value of at least $50.
~Stitch Fix:
$20/styling fee + selections. Stitch Fix is a personal styling service. They get your style and size preferences, then you are sent a package of stylish goodies to try on at home. No two Fixes are alike. Each one is hand–picked just for you.
~Pink Beryl Essentials:
 $20/month.  Pink Beryl is a brand new line of beautiful, high quality hosiery. Pink Beryl is currently in an exclusive preview phase, but will be launching to a wider audience shortly.
~Lucid Box:
$29/month. You’ll receive two pieces of jewelry each month valued between $58-$74. Pieces are carefully curated keeping in mind that our clients love beauty, comfort and versatility.
~Chic Peek:
 $30/month. A personalized monthly selection of jewelry pieces hand-picked by Chic Peek’s stylists to fit your style. Boxes include high-end fashion jewelry worth up to $500.
~Rocks Box:
$19/month. RocksBox include 3 pieces designer jewelry pieces, curated for you and delivered to your doorstep. Wear your RocksBox jewelry for up to 60 days and buy any pieces that you love and refresh your RocksBox as often as you’d like.
~Dazzley Box:
 $19.99/month. Dazzley box is a monthly subscription box for women that includes 5 or more surprise items. It includes beauty, food, or innovative products. Also, best of all, it always includes at least one piece of jewelry! Dazzley boxes are always valued at over $40.
~The Trendy Box
$25/month. Receive 2-4 fashion accessories a month. Let The Trendy Box fill up your jewelry box and closet with the latest fashion trends! Next time you have an event to dress up for, you will have several glamorous items to choose from at your finger tips.
~Twistband Club
$10/month.  Offers 3,6 and 12 month subscriptions. Each box will contain a mix of Twistband products that will equal a $12-$16 value.  You will always get hair ties, but they also may include headbands, shoelaces or fun new products they introduce. Use code PRETTYNEW to get free shipping when you sign up.
~Bleu Box

$24.99-$49.99/month. Pick between a silver ($50 value) and gold ($100 value) box. Monthly jewelry and accessories subscription box. Members also receive a 10% discount off of everything in store during the duration of their subscription. They also have a Try Me box and a Canada box for $30. Can be canceled at anytime with an email. $5-$10 off first box no code needed!

Miscellaneous:
~The Fantasy Box
$34-$159. An adult box. Every Fantasy Box will contain products directly related to the fantasy you're going to be playing out. The products are high-quality, full-sized, carefully selected, and vetted. They will include everything from lingerie and toys, to novelties and everyday items you may have never expected. Use my code VRYENCH to get 20% off your first box!
~Cravebox:
 $10-$15. Cravebox is a product discovery service that puts crave-worthy products into the hands of our lucky Cravebox Members. Cravebox Curators scours the earth for the best of the best, and carefully prepares boxes that are delivered to members’ homes. An email was sent on 5/31/13 that they will be going out of business, I am not sure when and no changes have been made to their site.
~Fancy Box:
$30/month. The Fancy is a monthly subscription service featuring a collection of some of the most fancy’d items, curated by the fancy community. Each box includes $60.00+ of products in the categories of your choice, including: Woman’s, Men’s, Home, Gadgets and Media.
~Quarterly Co:
 $25/quarter. A subscription service that enables people to receive physical items in the mail from influential contributors of their choice.
~Nicely Noted:
 $18/month.  Every month you will receive three letterpress note cards as well as stamps to make it easy to send handwritten notes and to stay in touch with family and friends.
~My Cotton Bunny:
$13.75/month. My Cotton Bunny is the monthly subscription service that bundles your choice of feminine hygiene products with a few extra goodies to get you through your cycle. 
~28 Day Hug:
$5.98/month.   You will receive a nice care pack every 28 days with a little chocolate, some tea and a little aromatheraphy moment (like bath salts or a shower tablet).
~Le Parcel:
 $15/month.  Each Parcel comes with a selection of 30 pads / tampons of the brand(s) of your choice,  chocolate and a special gift.  You can even pick when the box arrives every month. Use code"FAMILYDBD" for 35% off your order.
~Juniper:
$28/month.  Juniper is a tampons and treats subscription aimed at redefining the monthly period experience for women. The box includes personalized selection of tampons and other backup protection products, as well as hand-picked gourmet treats like artisan chocolates and herbal teas.
~Ditsies:
 $12/month.  Each month, you receive one rockin’ pair of Ditsies undies tailored to your tastes.  Ditsies undies are all made in NYC, using best-in-class fabrics, sewers, and designers.
~Luvmybox:
 $34.95/month.  Luvmybox is the perfect way to explore your wild side with fun and flirty products sent to your door every month.  Boxes are discreetly packaged in black but contain a variety of adult oriented products to incorporate into your relationship and the bedroom.
~Spice Box:
$22.95 (premium) or $34.95 (deluxe)/month.  The Spice Box contains Romantic Gifts and an assortment of Intimate Toys, Massage Oils, Sexy Lingerie, Romantic Fragrances and much more!
~Dollar Shave Club:
 $1/month – $9/month. Select one of Dollar Shave Club’s great razors, pay one low monthly fee, and they’ll send ‘em right to your
door.
~Candle Voyage Box:
 $29.95/month.  Candle Voyage Box which includes five or more artisan candles crafted by various makers. Candle Voyage Box searches far and wide across the US for delightful fragrant candles that have a finesse and artistry that only candles made by hand with love and passion can embody.
~Loot Crate:
 $19.37/month.  Loot Crate is a monthly geek-and-gamer subscription box.  You can expect to receive hand-picked, awesome geek and gamer products. From shirts, to stickers and gadgets, we have also included limited addition and collectible items from brands you know and trust.
Babies / Moms:
~bluum:
 $14.90/month. A hand picked-selection of essential products for you and your baby.  Memberships also include an annual subscription to Family Fun or Parents magazine.  Try code “PLFVIP” to save 50% on your first box.
~Citrus Lane:
$25/month. A surprise box of the best products for your child (tailored to age and stage) every month.  Boxes are themed and include selections from trusted brands.
~Stork Stack:
 $28/month. Stork Stacks include 5 curated, highest-quality products for your baby AND you. The products change every month based on that month’s theme, but they’re always age-appropriate. 
~Mommébox:
 $20/month. Mommébox is a great new way to get inspired, learn about new products and take a break from all the demands of being a mom. One box might be focused on ways to amplify your beauty, another box might be focused on the home or education products and/or taking care of your significant other. Every month brings a new surprise!
~Lucky Mama Boxes:
$25 (one time box).  The Boobie Box contains nursing essentials created by experienced moms for other nursing moms to ease the pains of the early days of breastfeeding to going back to work and pumping.
Kids:
~BabbaBox:
 $29.99/month. A subscription box delivered monthly with ALL the physical materials plus know-how content to really engage with your kids. Each month features a new theme-based box filled with activities, knowledge, and experiences that encompass all the ways kids love to learn!   Use code “WNL50″ to save 50% off your first box.
Kiwi Crate:
 $19.95/month. Crates are designed around fun themes and filled with all of the materials and inspiration for hands-on projects for kids ages 3-7.  Explore with arts & crafts, science activities, imaginative play, and more.  Use code “GIFT” to save $5 off new gift subscriptions.
~Wonder Box:
 $19.99/month. A box a month for curious kids 3 to 6. which includes three handpicked projects + all supplies. Wonder Box has monthly themes such as crafts, science & more.
~Green Kid Crafts:
 $19.50/month. Every Discovery Box comes with 3 exciting projects designed to build creativity, boost confidence and engage children with nature.  Use code “BLOGGY” to save 15% off your entire subscription.
~Gickey Box:
 $25/month. The Gickey Box is a monthly subscription of crafts, activities, and fun. Each themed box is delivered straight to your home and provides all of the materials and supplies needed to truly engage your child. Convenient, smart, and age-appropriate.
~Little Passports:
 $11.95/month. Little Passports offers a U.S. and a World subscription that allow your child to follow Sam and Sofia on their exciting adventures around the USA and the world. Little Passports inspire a love and understanding of the world as your child learns about a geography, history, culture, and language in a fun and memorable way.  Try code “JUNE10″ to save 10% off your order.
~Little Pnuts:
 $75/quarter. Each quarter your child will receive a new Special Delivery filled with 3-5 beautiful toys that are curated specifically to meet your Little Pnuts developmental milestones. No matter their age, from birth until 5 years old, Little Pnuts has toys that will suit each phase of development from infant to toddler through preschool age.
Fitness:
~Bulu Box:
$10/month. 4 to 5 nutritional supplements from top brands.  Includes a new mix of products for both men and women, including vitamins, supplements, sports nutrition, meal replacement, diet, energy, protein, detox, digestion, sexual health, herbs, natural remedies, endurance and more.  Use code “FIT411″ to get your first box free.
~FitBox by Platinum Box:
 $9.99/month. A monthly box of 4-6 different sample sized products from cutting edge brands from the world of bodybuilding and fitness.
~PumpUps:
$20/month. Sample the Best in Sports Nutrition with a premium pack of supplements delivered to your door. Pack includes 6 supplements (8-10 samples).
~KLUTCHclub:
 $18/month. Each box contains $50+ of health and fitness products and services such as tasty snacks, a new workout to try or holistic body-care regimes.
~pv.body:
$49.95/month.  Each month, pv.body ships a new fitness outfit right to your door. Each box has a retail value of over $100. Avoid the mall, look good, feel great and have their personal stylists shop for you.
~Kona Kase:
 $15/month.  Kona Kase is a subscription service delivering premium endurance nutrition samples right to your doorstep, monthly.  Each Kase has an assortment of premium endurance nutrition samples from gels to bars to liquids and more. Each Kase aims to help you fuel peak performance.  Use code “KKDEC” to save 50% off your first Kase.
Men’s:
~Birchbox Man:
$20/month. Each month you’ll receive a box filled with beauty, grooming, and lifestyle samples from both up-and-coming and well known brands. Each delivery will include a mix of categories, as well as lifestyle items. You can review the samples you receive on a monthly basis to earn points in their shop.
~Mantry:
 $75/month. Every month Mantry members receive a curated selection of full-sized items from around the world to fit a modern man’s lifestyle.
~Put This On:
$60/bi-monthly. The Put This On Gentlemen’s Association is a very serious members-only organization dedicated to the adornment of the jacket pocket. Every other month, you’ll receive via US Mails a pocket square, hand made in Los Angeles exclusively for Association members.
~Manpacks:
 Price varies depending on selections. Manpacks is your manly basics like socks, underwear, razors, and toiletries delivered every three months – or whenever you need it. Choose, customize, and never have to worry about running out of your favorite stuff again.
~Trunk Club:
Price varies on selection. With Trunk Club, guys discover awesome clothes that are perfect for them without ever having to go shopping. Feautures top brands, expert service, and unparalleled convenience to deliver a highly personalized experience that helps guys look their best and saves them time.
~Urban Cargo:
$14.95/month. Each month you’ll receive samplings of products focused on one area of your body from face washes to shaving creams from premium brands you can find at Barney’s, Saks and Bloomingdale’s. Test drive the products to find what works best for you.
~Curator & Mule:
 $60/quarter. Each season you’ll receive a box containing 4-5 the season’s hottest items including hats, shades, wallets and more.
~12Society:
 $39/month. Every month you will get a box that retails at $85+, and every item will be hand-picked by your favorite celebs and athletes. The box will include 4-6 items, which will range from headphones to clothing to accessories.
~Bombfell:
 $69/month. Tell Bombfell your wardrobe needs (e.g., collared shirts and jeans) and every month you get one clothing item selected by a stylist specifically for you. If you like it keep it. If you don’t return it and you won’t be charged.
~Five Four Club:
 $60/month. Five Four Club is a mens monthly subscription service. Each month you will receive a package of apparel valued up to double its monthly fee which is selected for you based on your style profile.
~Bespoke Post:
 $45/month.  Bespoke Post delivers fresh and interesting lifestyle brands and products to men. Each month, you’ll get to choose from one of Bespoke Post’s limited-edition boxes filled with an array of products built around a central, unique theme.
Kid’s Clothing:
~Wittlebee:
 $39.99/month. A customized monthly box of children’s clothing based on your personal preferences in gender, color, sizes and geographic location.  Box includes six items and has a retail value of $100 or more.  Use code “BLUUM” to save $15 on your first box.
~TaddleKids:
 $39.99/month. A monthly membership service that automatically ships you a box filled with clothes which suit and fit your child, with no contract and no commitments.
~pickybunny:
 $24.99/month – $69.99/month (depending on brands selected). A personalized monthly shipment of gently used baby clothes. Boxes include 7 items such as bodysuits, shirts, shorts, pants, jeans, jackets, sweaters, skirts, sleepers, rompers, dresses or swimwear.
~FabKids:
$39.95.month.  Each month you’ll find new outfits styled just for your girl. Every outfit includes 3 pieces and you can buy the outfit you love or skip the month altogether.
Food / Snacks:
~Graze:
$5/week. Once a week you will receive healthy custom picked box for you with your taste in mind.
 Get your first box free with invite code "GLGGC3V" and if you stick with it till fifth box you'll get that one free too. *This box is new and is invite only.  My invite code may not be active right now if they are full.
~Chef's Box:
Foodie Pages offers a delicious food box subscription service, delivered to Canadian customers monthly and curated by a different top Canadian chef each month. Use code “CHEFSBOX10” to save $10 on your first box.
~Nature Box:
 $19.95/month. A monthly box which includes a selection of five full-sized packages of nutritionist-approved snacks that taste great.  Use code “FB50″ to save 50% off your first box.
~Pairings Box:
 $25/month. A curated food and music discovery experience, delivered to your door. In each box, you’ll receive a 7-inch vinyl single, a TK-curated digital mixtape, 1-2 Premium dried ingredients, three completely original, seasonal, themed recipes, suggested Pairings, Tasting Notes, and additional insights and occasional treats.
~gfreely:
$24.95/month. Every month you’ll receive a package filled with delicious gluten free foods worth $25 to $40 plus nutrition tips, recipes, and more! Each month is a new, unique theme selected by their team of foodies and dietitians.
~Petite Amuse:
$12/month. Boxes include: 1-2 full size products or 3-4 samples from small, inspired, and unique artisanal producers. The box is intended for intrepid eaters, ready to explore a vast world “beyond the local supermarket”.
~knoshbox:
$30/month. Each month you’ll receive anywhere from 4-6 gourmet food items to feast on and make your friends jealous.
~Black Box Dessert Club:
 $75/month. Black Box Dessert Club is a dessert-of-the-month-club that delivers gourmet sweets, from chocolates and confections, to snacks and pastries, right to your door in a luxurious black box, hand wrapped with a wax seal and bakers’ twine.
~PaleoPax:
 $18/month. Each month PaleoPax hand-selects five amazing paleo snacks from producers across the country and delivers them to your door.
~sprig:
$26.95/month – $99.95/month (depending on selection). Sprig is a monthly subscription service that provides gluten free, organic and vegan nutritional snacks curated by people passionate about a healthy lifestyle. The “mini-snacker” ($26.95) box includes 10-13 servings.
~GoBites:
$27.86/month. A GoBite is a portion-controlled “mini-meal” made with the finest, nutrient-rich, organic and all-natural ingredients from around the world. The ingredients in each GoBite have been carefully selected by our team to create nutritionally balanced, tasty combinations. Each box contains 14 GoBites which are hand selected by you.
~Healthy Surprise:
 $33/month – $66/month. Healthy Surprise sends you a box every month filled with the highest quality snacks (which are vegan, gluten-free, natural and soy-free) that you are 110% guaranteed to love.
~Goodies Co.:
 $7/month. The Goodies Co. box features 5-8 delicious new foods hand-picked and delivered directly to your doorstep. You get to receive a surprise every month, sample new foods and expand your palate without breaking the bank.
~Love With Food:
 $12/month. Love With Food is dedicated to helping you discover great food for a great cause. Every month, Love With Food Box members receive a curated box filled with 8+ unique gourmet food items. Each box brings new delights, with bites that vary based on seasonal themes. Use code “FUNNYFACECRAN″ to get your first box free.
~Gourmet Spotting:
 $29.99/month. Gourmet Spotting curates each month’s collection with a set of 4 to 6 special medium/full size gourmet products from around the world.
~Hungry Globetrotter:
 $34.95/month.  Hungry Globetrotter makes monthly deliveries to home chefs, culinary enthusiasts, families and busy professionals the flavors of the world (each month is a different cuisine) in the comfort of their own home through a month-to-month food box delivery service.
~NewYorkMouth:
$40/month.  Pick from various different themed subscription boxes including: Snacks, Sweets, Pickles, New Indie Releases, Jerky, Cookies, Cocktail Hour or Chocolate every month. New York Mouth loves hand-crafted, hand-made and small batch foods and their goal help you find the best, most delicious and most interesting indie food products and to help indie makers grow their business.
~Misto Box:
 $15/month. MistoBox delivers hand-selected coffees from 4 unique artisan coffee roasters across the country. Each delivery includes coffee tasting notes and roaster bios.
~Craft Coffee:
 $24.99/month. Craft Coffee pioneered a new kind of coffee-of-the-month subscription. Each month, the Tasting Box allow you to sample three different super premium coffees from roasters around the country.
~YokoTea:
 $13.90/month. YokoTea boxes ship the first of the month and ussually contain a variety of 3-5 exotic herbal, green, and black teas. As you share your favorites, YokoTea will be carefully choosing only the teas they think you’ll love.
~Julibox:
 $40/month.  Julibox is your passport to cocktail discovery.  Each month, you will discover two great cocktails, curated by our world class mixologists and designed especially for easy home preparation. You’ll get enough ingredients to make two of each cocktail; four cocktails in sum.  And you get all of the spirits and mixers you’ll need to make ‘em.
~Boxtera:
 $40/month.  Boxtera offers a collection of healthy organic snacks, curated each month to your liking.  You can expect to receive 30 servings of gluten-free, organic and vegan snacks.
~Standard Cocoa:
 $27.50/month.  Standard Cocoa is a subscription service for craft chocolate.  Each month you’ll receive 3 unique and delicious bars of chocolate from featured chocolate makers.
Green Living / Eco-Friendly:
~The Honest Company:
$35.95/month – Essentials Bundle or $79.95/month – Diapers Bundle. The Diapers Bundle is a monthly supply of super-absorbent, eco-friendly and stylish baby diapers. The Essentials Bundle is composed of the most useful baby care & home cleaning products (you pick the 5 you prefer each month)– all derived from natural and organic ingredients.
~Conscious Box:
$19.95/month. A monthly delivery of pure and sustainable products that are handpicked from businesses that care for the planet. 50% OFF discount for any Conscious Box subscription Use code: DISCOVERNATURAL
~Yuzen:
$26/month. Every month enjoy a different surprise selection of luxurious, healthy and eco-friendly products.
~Ecocentric Mom:
 $17/month. A unique monthly product delivery service. We focus on healthy, natural, organic products exclusively for moms, moms-to-be, and babies. Your monthly box will be packed with natural and eco-friendly goodies from businesses that care for the planet and our health.
~Green Grab Bag:
 $15/month. Each month, you will get at least six natural, organic and vegan samples of skin or hair care products, make-up, fragrances and more, sometimes with an extra bonus.
~Soap of the Month Club:
 $6.50/month – $20/monthly (depending on number of soaps to be received). As a member of the Soap-Of-The-Month Club you will receive a full-sized bar of our Handcrafted Organic soap every month. All products are made by hand with 100% pure ingredients.
~Goodebox:
 $16/month: Each month you will receive 6-7 expertly curated, trial sized healthy, eco-sensitive & effective beauty and personal care products, along with occasional samples of natural & organic health and wellness products.
~goodgood box:
$30/month.  goodgood box is a new monthly subscription box which contains 2-4 cleaning, hygiene, home and food products (all from the U.S.) that are unique and most importantly, good for you and good for the world.
~Eco-Emi:
$15/month. You will receive five to ten samples of natural, organic, green, eco-friendly, cruelty free, vegan, vegetarian or Fair Trade products to your door wrapped in chic earth friendly packaging.
~blissmo:
$24.90/monthly. A membership service to discover exceptional organic & eco products that are safer and better for you, your family and your planet. Members get their choice of box each month (with contents valued between $20 and $40), and selection varies based on themes & seasons.
~Seasons Box:
 $34.90/month.   Each month Seasons Box carefully compiles 3-5 luxurious full size seasonal must-have products for your home, body, and spirit. Each month’s box is completely different and each box is tailored to one season (Winter, Spring, Summer, or Autumn), or Seasonal Holidays and Occasions (Halloween, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, etc.).
~MightyNest MightyPack:
 $30/month.  A curated collection of 4-6 of MightyNest’s most popular healthy & safe products each month.  Kits include: MightyPack of the Month (variety of products), Pampering MightyPack, Clean Kitchen MightyPack and Healthy Bath MightyPack.
Artists / Small Business:
~Art in a Box:
 $50/month. Art in a Box allows subscribers to receive high quality works worth much more than the subscription cost, gives local artists national exposure, and helps to support the arts and artists in the Bay Area.
~Indie Gift Box:
??/month. Curated items from independent artists and small businesses every month and which are organized them into themed boxes that you can purchase. Their goal is to help you discover new artists and companies, and to help those artists and companies grow their businesses.
~My Dream Sample Box:
 $10.50/month – $40.50/month depending on box selection. Includes samples are from the best crafters, artisans, and small businesses on the Internet.
~Out of the Box Sampler:
 $25/month. Monthly box filled to the brim with 17-18 (and sometimes more) different businesses’ samples for you to enjoy. The boxes overflow with items like melts, scrubs, bath, body, tarts, candles, gourmet foods, jewelry, coupons, discounts, cards and much more, from some of the best e-tailers on the web.
~Fair Ivy:
 $52/month. Each month, receive 2-4 hand wrapped, handmade gifts delivered right to your mailbox. Select between Girls and Woman’s subscriptions.
~Umba Box:
 $25/month. Umba Box scours the handmade community to find the freshest handmade goods from a wide variety of categories including jewelry, women’s accessories, home goods, stationery, and bath products. Boxes typically consist of 2-3 handmade items per month.
~The Little Black Box:
 $22/month.  The Little Black Box is filled with fabulous handmade samples in just about every size, shape, media, and material from a variety of independent businesses.  Boxes will have 10-17 quality items each month.
~La Bella Box:
 $19/month. Each month, you’ll receive a box filled with a mix of 4-5 boutique products from small businesses all over the United States. All samples are generously sized, allowing enough product to help you to figure out if they’re right for you.
~Love Club:
 $12/month.  A delivery service providing an assortment of 3-4 items such as accessories, beauty products, paper goods & unique items from a handful of our favorite businesses each month.  With a love for supporting independent and handmade, you get the best products from shops that range in size.
Pets:
~Pawalla:
 $26/month. Each month you’ll receive new selection of delicious wet foods, treats, supplements, and more, hand-picked by our pet nutritionist based on the size and age of your pet. Subscriptions are offered for cats and dogs.
~BestFriendsBox:
 $30/month. Receive a new package of 3-6 hand picked products such as natural treats, adorable toys and grooming products that you and your furry friend (dog or cat) are sure to love every month.
~Barkbox:
$29/month. Each month you will receive a box in the mail with four or more carefully selected products and presents for your dog – anything from bones and treats to shampoos, leashes and innovative new gadgets!
~Spoiled Rotten Box:
 $24.99/month. A monthly gift club for loving pet parents. Every month, your pet (dog or cat) will be sent a box of amazing hand-picked treats, toys and accessories. Every box is stuffed full with $40 worth of products for only $24.99 a month.  Use code “SRB9″ to save $5 off your first box.
~Bugsy’s Box:
$29/month.  Each Bugsy’s Box includes 5 to 7 items which are a variety of high quality, hand picked, well reviewed dog treats, toys, care items, healthy supplements, accessories and more surprises such as coupons which are often included as a bonus.  Use code “ADDICTION” to save 30% off your first month.
Crafts / Hobby:

~ Hand-Picked Words

$15/month. The Book Lovers' Box sends out 2 full-sized ebooks and 4-5 exciting shorter pieces a month, by email. Hand-Picked Words is an indie press, so it's all new writing or new editions of old favorites. ~Whimseybox:
$15/month. You’ll receive a monthly box of DIY craft supplies for a new project every month.
~Brit Kits:
$19.99/month. Brit Kits include materials, easy-to-follow instructions, and surprise goodies every month. Best of all, every project can be completed in 30 minutes or less.
~For the Makers:
 $29/month.  You’ll receive supplies for four projects each month. Hand-selected materials will ship to your door, letting you skip straight to making.
~KnitCrate:
 $25 – $75/month. KnitCrate is dedicated to introducing knitters to fun ideas, creative patterns and useful tools. Within each package you can expect one pattern depending on your subscription type, an appropriate amount of premium yarn to complete the provided pattern, a soothing or sweet extra and a fun extra!
~Just the Right Book:
 Price varies based on selection.  Just the Right Book helps you spend more time reading by choosing books that match your reading style. If it’s not “Just Right”, you can return it for another selection. You can select from various catogories including Babies, Kids, Teens, Adults and books can be received 4x, 6x or 12x/year.
~Mystery Tackle Box:
 $15/month. Mystery Tackle Box is a monthly subscription service that introduces both beginner and expert anglers to new fishing lures and tackle. In addition to receiving fishing lures, you will also receive a “bait card” that will explain a little more about each bait you receive. Use code “GET499″ to save $10 on any box.

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Something Blue VoxBox has come!

I  joined Influenster a few weeks ago, I posted about it and this box before it came here.

Yesterday my first Voxbox came! It was much smaller then I though the box would be, I guess I had the Julep box in mind :p

Anyway, here are the goodies that came... and the ninja that have taken over my box!

The first thing I took out of the box was this Luster Now! whiting toothpaste. It also came with a booklet full of coupons :) I am going to start it tonight and will update with a review 6.14.13!

My Trio Rings sent a pamphlet. The rings look lovely but truth be told my ring is better and I don't think I would buy from them. This was a bridal box and I am engaged... with a ring already. I know some ladies get engaged without a ring or the ring comes later but there is no ring needed in my house and as I said in my last post, my wedding band and my fiance's ring are already taken care of also. As a goldsmith my review these rings as frozen spit as me and my old boss would call em. As I tell everyone, just go to a ma and pa store and get it done well and custom. Even on a budget a smaller store will be more than happy to help you and the chance of hand picking your own goodies goes up. If you have a small budge or just don't care this site will work for you but I would suggest to check out a few local small shops (not mall stores like Kay's it is the same as My Trio Rings) and do a little window shopping and ask a few questions, you may be surprised at what you can find :) Now, if I were to pick from their shop these two would be on my list. They are very cute and the prices are pretty good, quick and cheap jewelry just isn't for me. I don't mind a good deal but don't want cheap. Sadly, I am too picky so my fiance is too scared to get me jewelry. Anyway, they have good prices but scream cheap materials to me. I have nothing in front of me so this review is just off of their site and the pamphlet sent.

Kiss eyelashes sent two packs, one full and one very full! As I posted before I thought they would be sending nail stickers due to the brand name posted on the site. I was excited for stickers but am happy with the lashes and have used them before. These are cute, look good on and easy to use. They also came with a coupon code. I think this is my favorite sample from the box. It came with more then one to pick from, discount, and instructions. Everything I need to pick what one I like and to get more. I will post a picture soon of them on.

I have been working out and my aches and pains have gone up! Next time I over do it... I will give this guy a shot and post how it went.

Q-tips! They sent the precision tip ones and I am so thankful! I have a ton of the regular tip ones and always forget to grab these although they have been on my metal list for ever! These are great for cleaning up my nails and make up under my eyes. These bad boys will be going in my bride's box for sure.

Dr. Scholls for Her Ball of Foot slips. I have been using Dr. Scholls for years, working years in retail they have saved me from a ton of pain. I also have tiny feet for being 5'7" (5.5-6) and they always are a great fit for my shoes. Love em and would by them again, these will be added to my brides box for my special day also.

So that was the Something Blue box. If you got it want did you like best? Anything you are going to be more of?

This box was sent free to me for review.

If you're a member are you getting a VoxBox this coming month?
What are you getting?!
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and just discounts list here!