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The summer months bring the most popular time of the year for weddings. In fact, the most popular and most desired month to be wed is June. With the flowers in full bloom, trees freshly coated in green leaves and the weather ideal, June has long been the preferred month for weddings (at least in North America).

Of course, before a wedding can take place and engagement must be proposed! And along with an engagement comes an engagement ring. It seems the first response people have to a newly engaged couple is, “Show me the ring!” (You’d think it ought to be “Congratulations!” but that generally follows the showing of the ring.)

An engagement ring is quite the investment. Rings can range anywhere from less than $1,000 to more than $20,000! Most engagement rings probably fall below the $5,000 mark, but even at several hundred dollars this can be a large investment to anyone.

Luckily you can turn to Bidz.com for your engagement ring needs. We offer a fresh selection of diamond engagement rings in our online auctions each day. Take a look at what we have to offer today and every day. We hope you’ll find the ring of your dreams!

As we all know, jewelry can run on the pricey side of gift-giving! Here at Bidz.com we believe everyone is entitled to beautiful jewelry and accessories, no matter what their budget. We feature gorgeous pieces in our online auctions from fashion jewelry to watches to diamond engagement rings!

The reasons and occasions to gift jewelry are endless. You can give your soul mate a ring to say “marry me!” or some beautiful earrings to say “I love you.” Jewelry also makes an easy and lovely birthday gift to a friend. I recently received a lovely necklace and earring set from my parents-in-law and I consider that to be a wonderful gift!

In my opinion, the right question is “Why not bid?!” You can only save when you shop for jewelry at Bidz.com, so check out what we have to offer today. With new auctions starting every 5 seconds, you’ll surely find what you’re looking for.

No, not hippo; Pippo. As in Pippo Perez, Hollywood’s new favorite provider of fabulous and funky timepieces. Pippo watches are more than providers of accurate time; they are fashion statements.

Pippo watches are often featured in our online auctions. A Pippo auction may read, “‘Pippo Perez was literally born to design jewelry and watches.’ His entry into watch making came from a true passion for unique and original timepieces. He has designed models since the early 1970’s with watches made of exceptional materials.

“In 1970, Pippo enrolled in the Valenza Goldsmith School, after his graduation, Perez won the Tiberius award in 1973, thanks to his work with Bulgari, GianFranco Ferrè, Versace and Givenchy. Pippo Italia watches are known for being the only Italian-designed and Swiss-made luxury watch in the industry, the Pippo brand was able to fit a watch for each celebrity personality … from Mariah’s Pink “My Panse” to Good Charolotte’s “Lifetime” Carbon Fiber.

“Pippo Italia watches launched in the United States in October of 2003 and since then, they have attracted an A-list of wearers like Justin Timberlake, Jeremy Piven, Adrien Brody, Ashlee Simpson, Tom Arnold, Charlotte Ross, and Sarah Ferguson. Designed with Italian flair and made in Switzerland with the finest of Swiss movements, Pippo Italia watches have become the new trendsetting watch of the season.”

Check our auctions today for unique, funky, fabulous Pippo timepieces for both men and women.

Bidz.com was designed to be a comfortable and fun shopping environment for bidders to shop. But you can do more than purchase necklaces, accessories, art and other jewelry for yourself and your loved ones.

For those entrepreneurs out there—and I know you’re out there—Bidz.com is also a great source of inventory for you to resale and make a pretty penny or two.

When you bid on pieces in our online auctions you’ll have the opportunity to win fine jewelry, fashion jewelry, beautiful piece of art and even designer sunglasses. Because you got them here you’ll find that you have a lovely profit margin for resale.

So if you’re looking for a new way to make some extra money or even looking to fill some empty shelf space, check our auctions for the perfect pieces to fill those voids. Happy bidding!

One brand we often feature in our online auctions is Moschino. The Italy-based, duck-loving company has been around since 1983 and has made quite an impact in the European world and is now delving into the Americas.

Moschino creates gorgeous watches and fine jewelry for men and women and even has a clothing line with high fashion jeans.

A Moschino piece in our auctions may read, “Moschino has been changing mens and womens fashion since 1983. Famous for being “classico con twistâ” (classical with a twist), Moschino has created a strong presence for itself in the fashion world. Moschino is responsible for single-handedly reviving fun and bringing youth into European fashion which reflects style, changes trends, and expands the rules of elegance. Moschino can be found in department stores such as Saks 5th Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Barneys New York, and Bergdorf Goodman. The unique styles and variety set Moschino apart from all other brands.”

Keep those eyes peeled for fabulous Moschino pieces every day!

Jewelry always makes a beautiful gift for any occasion. You can give a ring to say “Marry me!” or some beautiful earrings to say “I love you” or as a birthday gift to a friend. For instance, I recently received a lovely necklace and earring set from my parents-in-law for my birthday and it was a wonderful gift!

But the truth is jewelry can run on the pricey side of gift-giving! Here at Bidz.com we believe everyone is entitled to beautiful jewelry and accessories, no matter what their budget. We feature gorgeous pieces in our online auctions from fashion jewelry to watches to diamond engagement rings!

So I guess the right question would be “Why not bid?!” You can only save when you shop for jewelry at Bidz.com, so check out what we have to offer today. With new auctions starting every 5 seconds, you’ll surely find what you’re looking for.

Sometimes items pop up in our auctions that take me by surprise. There is so much creativity in the jewelry business today. How about a sterling silver purse? Because we’ve got one!

This purse is handmade using 925 sterling silver, weighing 230.0 grams. This purse is 75mm wide and 135mm high. The purse also features a sterling silver strap, 45 inches long. It is part of our Main Street Collection and it is entirely unique from its run-of-the-mill leather and fabric counterparts.

Sterling silver is used in many ways, but I must say this is probably the most interesting use sterling silver I have seen for quite some time. Keep your eyes peeled and check our online auctions daily. You never know what you’ll find! With new auctions starting every 5 seconds on Bidz.com, you know you’ll always find something you’ll love.

You really never have to ponder on what kind of gift to give if you have a collection of great photos. Choose a few or even go take a few good shots with your digital, frame one, put a bow on it and you have the perfectly simple, but meaningful gift.

You have been meaning to get a picture of the kids to your Mom for months. Mother’s Day is the perfect day to present her with specially framed prints of the family.

With Mother’s Day, weddings and graduations all fast approaching, it’s time to stock up. Browse through our online selection and get started.

Subtle,vibrant and distinct easily describe these tall and graceful glass vases.

“Tsunami Glassworks is the home Windsor’s first glassblowing studio and gallery.Tsunami glassworks pushes the boundaries of contemporary art glass by providing innovative glass designs for the contemporary living environment….By incorporating art and utility in design, the work of Tsunami Glassworks is heralded as effective and unconventional.”
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Be sure to browse through our entire online auction collection of glass and pottery. Mother’s Day is fast approaching and the gifts of colored glassware and painted pottery perfectly reflect the pastels of spring.

When was the last time you snuggled in on a rainy overcast day in a room filled with the dancing warmth of candle light?

Or how many times have you wished you had candles in the house when the electric went out. Practical, cozy or romantic, there are thousands of wonderful and imaginative ways to cast a candle.

These whimsical glass flower jel candles are an example of the many excellent selections that Bidz.com has available for auction seven days a week. Stock up now for gifts or for that cozy rainy day.