We’re pleased to announce that we recently took full membership of The British Jewellers’ Association or the BJA. We joined because we are believe in what the British Jewellers’ Association stands for and were already doing everything they expect of members. Their Code of Ethics is something we wholeheartedly stand by, endorse and strive to uphold:

The British Jewellers’ Association Code of Ethics

1 – To maintain the highest level of personal integrity, honesty and business ethics

2 – To comply with all Government laws and regulations relating to the jewellery, watches and related industries

3 – To support and abide by the Articles of Association and objectives of the British Jewellers’ Association and this Code of Ethics

4 – To provide a standard of product and service of the higest possible quality commensurate with price

5 – To establish clearly the guarantee or service policy regarding all merchandise and to fulfill that policy.

6 – To provide knowledgeable and competent expertise and clearly indicate the true quality of products offered for sale

7 – To adhere to sound business practices and thus ensure continuing service to customers and suppliers alike

8 – To refrain from all forms of design copyright and trademark infringement

9 – To refrain from trading in Conflict Diamonds

The following is our personal British Jewellers’ Association member bade with our member number. You can click it to see our verified details on the British Jewellers’ Association website:

We’re really happy to be working with The British Jewellers’ Association in making a strong and vibrant industry with a focus on standards and quality for the customer. It was a joy to celebrate our first decade in the business this year and we hope that as we enter the second we can work to build a better and more beautiful jewellery industry for everyone.

A bit thanks to everyone who joined in our Summer Sale over the last 10 days. In addition to taking advantage of fantastic discounts, you sold us out of many lines including these fabulous lines that are now consigned to the halls of vintage fame:

Egyptian Bohemian Clip On Earrings

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Rainbow Hoop Clip On Earrings

It’s now time for everyone to take a holiday! We’ll still be here – at least some of us – and for anyone who needs a lastminute.com outfit completing accessory before jetting off somewhere fabulous, we’re having a free P&P week for UK customers. Order any time up till Sunday and you’ll see an option to have your order delivered by Royal Mail 1st Class post for free.

If you are off somewhere exotic, take a picture of yourself wearing our jewellery and send it to us to use and we’ll give you a free gift!

In the next few weeks we’ve tons of amazing stuff going on so when you’re back, we’ll have loads to share. Happy holidays!

Have you seen Leonardo De Caprio’s latest movie, Inception? Here’s the official HD trailer:

Isn’t co-star Ellen Paige just so gorgeous?! Did the eagled eyed amongst you notice that she’s yet another celebrity shunning piercings? That’s right, she’s wearing clip on earrings. Check out how great she looks in them on the première:

Ellen Paige at Inception première

In a world where technology is trying to take over everyone’s brains, a smile like that must remain the greatest weapon! Those earrings frame it beautifully and here are a selection of similar lines you can use to make the look your own:

Chainmail Tassley Hoop Clip On Earrings - Silver

Boho Silver Discs Clip On Earrings

Blue Shell Hearts Clip On Earrings - Boxed

Funky Gold Discs Clip On Earrings

Golden Sunshine Droplets Clip On Earrings

A few of these are in the Make Me Beautiful Summer Sale which runs till Saturday 31st July, so hurry if you want up to 50% off!

Some of our customers have noted a new logo that’s started appearing on our websites. It says Sofort ueberweisung.de… but what is it?

sofortueberweisung.de logo

For a long while we’ve had some customers in Europe who’ve said they’d prefer to make a bank transfer than pay by credit card. We’ve chosen German bank Sofort as our partner in enabling this so now we can accept a direct bank transfer if you bank in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium or the UK. That means you don’t have to have a credit or debit card to buy online.

Simply register with Sofort by selecting the “Bank Transfer via DIRECTebanking.com” payment option during checkout as shown:

Bank transfer payment selection

Then when you check out you’ll be transferred to Sofort’s 128bit secure payment servers. To pay you’ll need your sort code and account details. It’s like logging on to your online banking, as this example of paying whilst using a HSBC account shows:

The Sofort payment process

Sofort are insured against fraud claims up to 5,000 Euros per claim yet there has still not been a single instance of a consumer suffering fraud as a result of making a bank transfer. The whole process is run to the highest standards, in fact since launching Sofort have processed many million transactions and have not had a single fraud case, making it one the safest ways to pay online. We do not see any of your banking details ever, we simple receive a payment from you together with a notification that your order is paid for.

It also costs a lot less to perform a bank transfer than it does make a credit card payment. In respect of that, we’re giving a free pair of clip on earring cushions to every order paid for by Sofort! It’s never been more comfortable to shop online!

It’s getting close to that time when we all pack our bags and go for a week or two in the sun. To send you off in tip top form, the Make Me Beautiful Summer Sale is now on. There’s up to 50% off a range of gorgeous designer clip on earrings including:

Antique Coins Clip on earrings - Silvery from £8.99 to £5.99

Antique Coins Clip on earrings – Silvery from £8.99 to £5.99

Gold Hearts Charms Clip On Earrings was £9.99 now £6.98

Gold Hearts Charms Clip On Earrings was £9.99 now £6.98

Golden Sunshine Droplets Clip On Earrings & Necklace Set from £19.98 to £11.99

Golden Sunshine Droplets Clip On Earrings & Necklace Set from £19.98 to £11.99

The Summer Sale ends midnight on the 31st July and stock is limited on some lines. Here’s to you looking beautiful wherever your travels take you!

It’d be pretty shoddy if you stepped into Harrods and were told you needed to take a hike up the street to the nearest phone box if you wanted to ask customer service something, right? We just wanted to give you a quick heads up about something we’ve added to our sites – live customer service. It stops you having to go away and get your phone or wait for the delay of sending an email if you just want to ask a quick question like “is this in stock?”, “when would it arrive?” or “I just wanted to tell you…”. Here’s how it works:

The Live Customer Panel whilst docked at the right corner of the window (click to enlarge)

The Live Customer Service Panel is a black bar that appears at the bottom right of the screen. It’ll tell you on it whether someone is online. Typically we’re open from 9am to 6pm but sometimes we’re in the office much later working on new releases in which case there may still be someone on. Also, if all the operators are taken or we are out of hours it’ll say. You’ll be invited to drop an email for when we’re next available.

If you do want to chat, simply open the chat window by clicking on the title or up arrow to maximise it, then type your message:

Live customer service chat

We get your message in real time, although it may take a second or two for an operator to pick up the chat, just like it takes a moment or two to realise the phone is ringing and respond. Once we’re there with you, you’ll get replies back in real time too. There’s no need to log on, no registration, no fuss and no waiting. So if you’ve a simple question you just want to ask, this will be the easiest way for you to get an answer. Let us know what you think – it’s good to talk!

Did you see the BBC TV series Merlin? The show might be over but we’d settle for being a lady-in-waiting just for the chance to see Arthur up close.

Enchanted by the look of Lady Morgana, we got inspired to put together a collection of clip on earrings that had all her gothic charm and beauty enthused with a little magic. Here are a few highlights from our series:

Lady Morgana Medieval Clip On Earrings - Antique Gold

Lady Morgana Medieval Clip On Earrings – £8.98

Medieval Clip On Earrings - Silver

Medieval Clip On Earrings – Silver – £9.98

Gunmetal Medallions Clip On Earrings

Gunmetal Medallions Clip on earrings – £11.98

We’ve created a separate section for Gothic Clip On Earrings so look out for a new series of Merlin returning to your store this Autumn!

Isn’t amazing how quickly time flies? It seems like only just the other day Prince was telling us we were going to party like it was 1999. We did that and we liked it so much we started our company in 2000. Now the naughty noughties have gone, we’re launching for a new look for the decadent decade. You’ll notice our sites will start to show these changes over the coming weeks.

What will change?
Initially, most of the changes are cosmetic as we’d like to have a more unified approach to what we’re doing. We’d like you to recognise us wherever you see us, particularly since advances in technology have made it easier for people to share information about us outside of our websites. Having a consistent look and feel will help make sure you always get the quality experience you’ve come to expect. So expect to start seeing small tweaks to our logos and packaging.

What will stay the same?
We’ll continue to stock a large number of lines that no-one else provides and we’ll continue to focus on providing you the best service we can. We’ll still be reachable on the same office number, Monday to Friday as always. You’ll still continue to see our gear on celebrities and television.

What else will happen?
We’ve become very proud of the talent we’ve seen in London and elsewhere in Britain and Europe and we’ll be launching new themed collections. These will give you exclusive access to short runs comissioned by us from up and coming talented designers. It’ll be a way in which we can help fresh talent get started, to support the British economy and to let you get your hands on to-die-for styles that you can’t get on the High Street.

Will you be part of it?
We love it when you talk to us. Your feedback has helped us to refine our service and to select the items you want to define your identity. We’re not all ears – we have eyes, noses, mouths and faces too – but we do listen and really value your opinions. If any of the changes we make spark off something within you, share it with us!

Every now and then we run a vintage piece because of it’s striking looks. Our Bohemian Hearts were such a line. Made in India they had this wonderful aged quality that added to their charm – proof that some looks get better with age! We loved them for that alone and it’s a shame to say that the last of this original line of clip on earrings is now sold out.

Bohemian Hearts Clip on earrings - Black

It does have a sister item and that’s our Bohemian Black Hoop Clip on Earrings.  Though these too are rapidly becoming rarer in our warehouse than the Elephant is in Africa, we hope the last can be placed with a loving home that can enjoy them for many years to come:

Bohemian Black Hoop Clip On Earrings

Buy them for £9.99 from Make Me Beautiful.

Have you noticed how sometimes the smallest things actually say the most? That’s the case with this pink stone set petite crystal clip on earring:

Petite Pink Crystal Stud Clip On Earrings - Gift Boxed

It’s set with crystals and yet it’s understated elegance says so much. Gift boxed and available from Make Me Beautiful from this week.