It was supposed to be just another office Christmas party . Afoli and Gustavo ’ s firstever visit to Bixlers was fueled by panic . The emergency was this : Afoli ’ s annual office Christmas party was being moved up two weeks and would now be held inside a posh postmodern art gallery . And worst of all , Afoli was to give the company toast . Afoli ’ s wardrobe was , in her words , “ woeful ” and simply not art-gallery caliber . And again in her words , “ The less said about my husband Gustavo ’ s fashion sense , the better .”
Gustavo is from the area , and for years , he had heard about how at Bixlers , everything is handmade by master jewelry artisans .
Bixlers Constellation Diamond And Ruby Necklace , P1150 .
“ If we ’ re going to an art gallery , let ’ s get something made by an artist !” said Gustavo to try and calm his wife .
Afoli still needed some reassuring . “ Do you guys really make everything by hand ?” she asked .
The Bixlers team was all too proud to apprise her of Bixlers proud tradition of fine handcraft and sustainable and ethical practices . Not only would Afoli and Gustavo be able to show off some of the finest jewelry in the world but they would also be able to regale the partygoers with the unprecedented stats behind each Bixlers piece .
“ Oh , my new jewelry ? It ’ s all from Bixlers ! Everything is handcrafted in North America with 99 % renewable energy , 100 % repurposed precious metals , and ethically sourced gemstones ,” repeated Afoli to herself , rehearsing for the upcoming party chitchat .
Afoli and Gustavo ’ s art gallery reinvention would require a topto-bottom overhaul . And the Bixlers team was at their service .
PLEASING TO THE EAR
Bixlers Diamond And Sapphire Angled Stud Earrings , E706 .
Starting at the top , it only seemed appropriate that Afoli kick off her new look with something brand new . Bixlers Diamond and Sapphire Angled Stud Earrings had just arrived fresh from the Bixlers atelier and it felt like more than mere coincidence that Sapphire was also Afoli ’ s birthstone . Though a stud earring in name and function , the angled shape with alternating gemstones offered a fresh take on a classic .
For the very first piece , it was Afoli ’ s very first pick . So far , so good . Although , things got a little more complicated when it was time to select a necklace .
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