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On Saturday 31st March, www.clutchandclasp.co.uk are particpating in a Charity event, in aid of Children First YWCA Scotland. We have donated a necklace and earring set for a raffle prize. This event has been organised by the Sunday Brunch Club and promises to be a great evening.

The event has an intruiging title of “Sparkling Bingo”, a champagne and bingo evening at Le Monde, Edinburgh. To find out more about the event please visit: www.sundaybrunchclub.co.uk.

The iconic Halston label, famous with the jet set in the 60’s and 70’s, has just been bought by the Weinstein brothers, in partnership with with an investment firm.

Roy Halston was devoted to simplicity and elegance, and his influence can be seen today in designers such as Calvin Klein and Donna Karan. He dressed many celebrities; Liz Taylor, Lauren Bacall, Liza Minelli and possibly was most recogonisble for his pill box hats for Jackie Onassis:

Andy Warhol’s Jackie Kennedy

It is thought that those on board for Creative Direction are; Tamara Mellon, of Jimmy Choo fame, and Rachel Zoe, stylist who is synomous with the bug eyed sunglasses, chunky bracelets and prairie look. Zoe has styled many celebrities, such as Nicole Richie and Mischa Barton.

Many believe to this day that Roy Halston was the best ever  Fashion Designer that America produced, so it will be interesting to the new direction of this new partnership.

Freshwater Pearls are still growing strong in demand in the fashion world. We have added a new range which is both beautiful and very competively priced! A personal favourite is the following bracelet, which has a special Launch price of £15.95!! It is made from Red Jade and Rose Quartz Hearts and White Freshwater Pearls.

We have also added the following stunning necklace,

This necklace is made from white and peacock pearls with a sterling silver dragonfly.

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Designer handbags are continually rising in demand as well as in price.

“Selfridges has just reported that the average price of its designer bags is now £850 - up 55 per cent since 2005. Even Topshop, that bastion of no-nonsense shopping, is charging £80 for one of its leather bags - one that is, rather bewilderingly, flying off the shelves” (Daily Mail 05.03.07)

However, this week saw the launch of the world’s most expensive handbag. A Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork, costs a staggering £23,500!!! This is nearly £3000 more than  an entry level Mercedes car!

The Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork

Therefore, you no longer  need to feel guilty spending £300-£500 on a handbag!

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The current top sellers are;

1.Rose Quartz Balls with Swarvoski Crystals on Sterling Silver Hooks.

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2.Mini White Freshwater Pearls and Rose Quartz Earrings.

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3.Turquoise and Opal Teardrop Necklace.

This piece has consistently been in the top ten since our launch in October 2006.

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There is a new collection of freshwater peral pieces that have been launched in time for Mother’s Day. A few of the pieces are dyed pearls, in colours of blue or gold. These coloured pearls need to be looked after carefully, as the dye is placed on top of the surface of the pearl, there is not a heat process, as with semi-precious stones, to achieve the final colour. Try to avoid the pearls coming into contact with anything abrasive, such as cleaning detergents, perfumes, moisturisers etc.

Gold Mini Freshwater Pearls, Sterling Silver, Drop Earrings.

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The March Promotions have now been launched. This month sees start of spring…apparently! Anyway, we have a selection of our best selling lariat styles on promotion. This typ eof necklace has proved very successful for us as these pieces are very versatile. The wearer is not constricted by what neckline she is weraing with a lariat as this necklace is just basically put over any top/jumper/t-shirt or dress.

Amazonite, Jade and Swarvoski Crystal Lariat.