Lockets and stunning necklaces, cocktail rings that say “I’m here”, bracelets made to impress, Opaleen’s Fall 2010 collection is an exciting combination of fashionable retro, bohemian chic, and romantic individuality.

Whimsical and witty, the new Alphabet Bracelet will make you feel like an avid reader and fashion trendsetter in one. Made of antique brass, this bracelet features carved dice engraved with a different letter of the alphabet.  This item was featured in People Magazine as a “dare to wear”. Another new bracelet piece is our Condamine Green Crystal Bracelet, which is sure to dazzle with its dainty gold pearls and jade colored crystals.

A collection of unique lockets features a 32” long Beausoleil Cameo Locket with a European stamp address, green and teal ribbon, and a multi-faceted gold ball encrusted with crystals.  Slightly smaller is the Larvotto Purple Locket with its swirled mauve and purple motif.

Rings are all “talk pieces”: the kind of jewelry that will start conversations.  Everybody will ask you: “Where did you get those?”  Will you dare tell them how little you had to pay for them?  Glitzy and glamorous, our Romane Ring showcases a vibrant gold mesh flower and translucent crystal petals. It is topped by an antique metal flower with rhinestone center.  Stones are one of the highlights of the collection as seen in the Fontvielle Purple Stone Ring or the Miquele Blue Stone Ring.

About Opaleen.com:

Opaleen.com, a brand of Altyan LLC, was created in 2009 as an antidote to the run of the mill websites maintained by big corporations or jewelry designers. Most sell a large selection of bland, uninspired jewelry at outrageous prices. Opaleen broke that mold by offering affordable yet high quality jewelry that was and is always at the fashion forefront. We offer many pieces featuring 18k gold plating and sterling silver 925 as well as semi-precious stones, enamel, crystals, and beads.

Opaleen.com intends to be the foremost website for all women who like costume jewelry with an elegant and original look. On the site, every woman can find something that is elegant for work, while out for a cocktail, or lounging at home. Opaleen.com is also a place for men who want to buy a unique and fashionable piece of jewelry for their girlfriends or wives without having to know about the latest trends. The brand stays true to the most current styles in costume jewelry and offers them to the customer before they arrive in fashion magazines.

In addition to having great products, the shopping experience must also be superb and each customer must enjoy being on the site. That is why high quality images are displayed, it is easy to navigate, and free shipping is offered on any order within the contiguous United States.

“I love this bracelet!” says Carol of Songberries blog of our Avila Pink and gold bracelet. “I have gotten lots of complements on it and I love how well it matches other jewelry that I have. This bracelet is constructed with good quality and will be something I will enjoy wearing for a very long time.”

“It came packaged in a box with silky purple ribbons and silky purple pouches. If you were to send any of their jewelry as a gift, you would be very happy with the way they package them and it was super fun to open!”

“Did I mention they have free shipping on all orders?! Well, they do. That along with their reasonable prices make their jewelry all the more appealing to me!”

“So, if you’re looking to spoil yourself or pick a special gift for someone, Opaleen is a great choice. Go over and check out all their great jewelry now!”

Thanks Carol!  To read the article, click here.

“I know I’ve said this many times before”, says Stephanie Dover, an Arkansas mom who blogs for Cartoon Lovin’ Momma, “but I absolutely just love jewelry any kind of jewelry rings, necklaces, bracelets and earrings you name it I own it!… So one day while browsing the web for affordable unique jewelry I came across Opaleen, and let me just say they are both very affordable and have some really beautiful pieces.”

Stephanie reviewed two bracelets: “They arrived very quickly and was packaged absolutely beautifully and safely to keep them from getting damaged in transit from the warehouse to our home! The customer service was great too and I know if I have any questions about anything they will answer and be very kind and helpful!”

“The first item I want to talk about is the Avila White and Gold Bracelet, I really love this bracelet for a number of reasons but the main thing that draws me to this bracelet is the fact that it is so beautiful and literally goes with any and everything in my closet! I love that you can wear this bracelet for the dressy or causal look. I also love the fact that it opens up and you don’t have to slide it over you hand and it wears very comfortably!”

“Next I got the chance to review the Calais Set of White and Gold Bangles and I love, love, love these! I love that you can wear them all at once or just a few at a time and can mix and match to wear a very dressy look or you can wear them more causally as an everyday look! These are wonderful for every event and occasion and perfect for the office. They are very beautiful and super comfy to wear.”

Click here to read the article and participate to a $50 giveaway (ends August 16): good luck!

A very nice review by Life with the Steven’s blogger: “Remember when you were a little girl, playing princess and wearing your mothers jewelry and clothes and feeling like the most beautiful girl in the world? Do you want to feel like that again? That is the exact feeling I got when I put on Opaleen jewelry for the first time!”

The article reviews two of Opaleen’s favorites, Avellino Onyx and Silver Ring and Balbec Four Silver Bangles.

“This ring is amazing,” says the blogger, “the online picture does not do it justice. It’s strong, sleek, and despite being on the big side it did not overwhelm my small hand. I love wearing rings, I just have a hard time picking something that is trendy yet time-honored. Most of what I see in my local stores are gawdy and awkward feeling on my hand. Not my ring from Opaleen. Simple and elegant and chic!”

“They are stunning!” says the blogger of the Balbec Four Silver Bangles. “Each bracelet is different which adds to their uniqueness. I picked these bracelets with a certain event in mind-my husband and I will going to a very formal event soon, and I knew these bracelets would go perfect with my little black dress! These bracelets are delicate, I think you would get the same elegant feel from wearing all four at once to wearing just one. The cubic crystals really shine! Have you ever looked in the mirror when you’re all dressed up and feel like your missing something? These silver bangles would be a perfect addition!”

Last but not least, Opaleen is giving a $50 gift certificate to a lucky reader of Life with the Stevens blog. To participate, tell us what your favorite Opaleen item is in the comments’ section of the article, here.

If you’re like me, you’ve reached that point in life where seemingly everyone around you is getting married – sisters, brothers, cousins, friends, high school chums, even former teachers.  It may run the gamut from acquaintance to best friend but the one constant is that the bride and her fashion statements are most definitely the focal points.

Previously, less was more when it came to bridal fashion.  Brides wore white from head to toe – jewelry included, as the obligatory white pearl necklace will vouch for.  2010 marks a divergence from the classic and uber-feminine and ushers in big, bold pieces. It’s the year to “Bring on the Bling,” as I’ve dubbed it. Bib necklaces, such as our Maia Grey and Rhinestone version, are a big hit as well as anything with multiple layers or embellishments.   If you want to be original but think that a large necklace is not quite your style, brides can add layers though flirty bangles, like our set of Calais bracelets, or by mixing two styles such as pairing an elegant wedding dress with a large cuff, like our Rochelle version.

Since chandelier earrings are now ruling the catwalks, brides shouldn’t shy away from them but can bring them into their wedding day fashion as well.  If you pair your dress with something feminine and romantic, like our soft pastel colored Loire Rose earrings, you will be able to make a statement that says you may be a bride but you can’t be tied down by tradition.

A wedding doesn’t have to be the stuffy ritual from years’ past.   Brides are helping to reinvent fashion every day and these big statement pieces are the way to go.  As one happy bridal customer recently told us, “The girls (of the wedding party) will look fabulous with that perfect amount of bling to complement their dresses.”  And no doubt they will.

Be sure to check out Opaleen’s latest collection for all your jewelry and bridal needs.

“Can you say gorgeous, affordable jewelry? Of course you can! I’m sure every woman can Opaleen has some of the most affordable jewelry and it is all beautiful!” says Amanda, “My Life with Rats and More” blogger.

Amanda reviews three pieces by Opaleen:

Of our Toledo Orange Gold Link Bracelet she writes: “This is so nice that I would only wear it on special occasions”.  But you should wear it everyday, just make up those “special occasions”!

Of our teadrop Torino collection, pendant and earrings: “It is light weight and can be worn with anything. The Torino Teardrop Necklace is available for just $21.00, seriously? You can’t go wrong with that price.”  And: “I have very sensitive ears, so I love how lightweight these are. The Torino Teardrop Earrings are a beautiful accessory and are available for just $24.00.”

Last but not least, we’re offering a $50 gift certificate to Amanda’s readers who tell us on her blog what their favorite Opaleen piece is, click HERE to participate.  Good luck!

Blogger Starimpulse (”Because everyone wants to be a star”) just reviewed a few pieces of Opaleen’s jewelry on her site and here are some of the great things she has to say about us in her post:

About our Napoli Oval Rosette pendant: “I really loved this necklace. It was lightweight so it didn’t weigh you down or bug you, it was just the perfect size too. Some necklaces have really obnoxiously large pendants or way too small, this size I felt was perfect.”

About our Forli Quartz and Gold ring: “I loved this ring. I think out of the three it is my favorite and I will use it the most. I have been looking for a ring like this style for quite some time now but they’re either too big or too small or just too crappy looking. This ring is perfect. Perfect size, perfect style. I love the band and how it looks like the 2 gold bands wrap around each other. It’s so unique and so pretty. I love the color too of the green. It’s not a loud, super bright color but it’s not an ugly like olive/puke green color.”

About the Avila White and Gold bracelet: “Typically a bracelet like this isn’t usually my style but once I received it, I did really like it. This is a great piece to show just how great looking their jewelry is, like this can pass for a very expensive piece of jewelry. On the website reviews people have said how much this looks like a Chanel or Hermes piece and it really does. Except this bracelet costs a mere $24.00! And honestly, this bracelet does not look cheap or too shiny, feels weird, etc. it is wonderful. It fits nicely onto any wrist and doesn’t bother you or anything, again another lightweight piece. It is good for dressing up or down. I can see why it is so popular, it is really gorgeous.”

“Overall I was extremely happy with these beautiful, beautiful pieces from Opaleen. They are reasonably priced but can pass for an expensive piece of jewelry. They’re also very unique and lots of their pieces are one of a kind not like copy-cat styles of current trends, they make their own styles and it works because they’re all wonderful. Any girl can find a piece on this website that she will love.”

Starimpulse is having an Opaleen giveaway! To participate, join us on Facebook or Twitter, check out our site, and tell Starimpulse your favorite item in the comments section of the post.