POKWANG Turns Mishaps into Shining Life Lessons

One of the most hard working actresses I've seen in the Philippine showbiz industry is comedienne Pokwang. Her impeccable timing, punchlines and knack for fun in every scene is just super entertaining and with that, she's gotten roles left and right, but not forgetting how to save up and invest in some jewelry pieces which she loves and hope to keep for a lifetime.

In a recent YouTube guesting she did at the channel of Ms. Charo Cordial (YT: @Maddox_Jewelry) she personally went to their showroom in 1011 JP Rizal in Concepcion Uno in Marikina City, she shared how she lost not just jewelry but also an expensive watch when she was told to remove it from her wrist during a scene, and ended not knowing who got it from her because she was in a hurry to finish takes for the day. That cost her 350k, shrugged it off and just charged to experience. This didn't stop her from still getting and collecting more pieces which she does often via Maddox. She treats them more than just an entrepreneur, but trust them even with her personal pieces and sell them sometimes. She also gets tons of orders of her personal gourmet products as Ms. Charo loves em too!

People love Ms. Charo and had been well known for sourcing well designed, and properly priced jewelry. Her clientele includes several celebrities who've trusted getting their pieces from her, from the store or online via FB live streams which she often does. She also does vlogs and talk to them about their personal lives, raw and authentic too. 

This episode with Ms. Pokwang is still getting traction as people are very interested about how she turns her experience to something positive, and how she dealt with the hate she gets online on some instances. If you haven't seen it, you can search Maddox_Jewelry on YouTube and see her uploads. You can also check her FB, IG and TikTok accounts with the same name and follow her interesting chat with your favorite celebrities there. Because yes, she'll teach you the ways to love diamonds too.

MADDOX Jewelry Holds First Fashion Show in Marikina City

Madame Charo Codial was always thinking of ways how every Filipino would be able to afford real diamonds and jewelry. She's been the go to source for these precious gems,gold and diamonds. With her success, she's been raring to hold a fashion show to showcase the beautiful rings, necklaces and tiaras that the brand MADDOX holds. We saw that and more last December 4 in Marikina City.

 

There were a lot of celebrities who came and joined the show. The reason being, they're legitimate customers of MADDOX Jewelry and have enjoyed their purchases too. Aside from that, they had several foreign models to make sure the bracelets, rings, necklaces with diamonds were seen. 

I had a glimpse of it when they came out of the venue:

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 Here's the whole show on video, please enjoy!

 

 

I'm still in the lookout for my own personal pair of earrings, rings and necklaces which I'll be investing in soon. If you want the shine of diamonds from MADDOX Jewelry, visit them at their physical store in Marikina or order online via their live sessions on Facebook. They do it almost everyday, and saw how much people visit their shop too (It gets full most of the time so better schedule an appointment.). They've got lots of good people to help you choose that perfect diamond for you.

Shining Bright: CHARO CORDIAL and MADDOX JEWELRY

Took a trip way east to Marikina City to visit the physical showroom of Maddox Jewelry. We got to talk to Madame Charo Cordial, the viral online seller, entrepreneur and businesswoman who made her small venture into a gold and diamond empire that it is today. 

She had very humble beginnings. Brought up in a small town where farming was the premier industry, her parents had her take up Agricultural Engineering in college. During the pandemic, she just had the the opportunity to delve into jewelry (among her other passions), and that's where Maddox Jewelry started. When we met her, her demeanor was very warm and welcoming. With her fascination for all things gold, she got so busy these past few years garnering not only a huge clientele but celebrities, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry. The difference between her and the other online sellers is that she's got a physical showroom in Marikina (AZDM Building) where she conducts appointments for those who want to see the jewelry before they purchase it. 

Here's what we saw there!

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We asked her about making investments on jewelry and what is the best time to do it and she said "There's really no BEST time to do it but NOW. As you may know, gold value is increasing over the years and if you don't get it early, you won't see the value grow. I've seen several of my clients who purchased gold and diamond pieces in the past and in a few years, the value is now 5 times of what it was then."

She adds "Jewelry is not only for women, but men too. We have several pieces that are unisex especially the classic designed ones that can be worn by men or women. Aside from that, we have celebrities like Mark Herras who got earrings with diamonds in it. (Tried to find it on display but they said it's all sold out!) We have them in different colors. We have blue diamonds, green diamonds, something that would fit your personality. We'd gladly accommodate you here as we have people who could assist you to choose the right sparkle you need for your jewelry."

Here's a bit of our talk with her that evening:

As you may have heard, her clients are mostly other jewelry sellers that source most of their wares from her. She also wished for a few A list celebrities to collaborate with her since she also does content on TikTok and Facebook. 

Her Facebook page is her only selling platform, and streams are regularly done live and deleted right after because most of the sales are done only during livestreams. If you're interested, go follow their page and watch out for schedules, it's mostly from 6pm to 12am and they're quite keen on helping entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. If you've been wanting to start your own collection, they have people to help you at their Marikina office. 

Their showroom is pretty full most of the time, it might be wise to ask for appointments through their contact numbers there. I'm off to buy a few very soon. Remember as she says, the time to invest in jewelry is now!

Super nice and very humble, she's shining bright indeed. Thank you and congratulations Ms. Charo! Here's wishing you could help more people and continued success in the business! 

Investing During the Pandemic

Times are hard and it's been a year since we were all locked down in our homes due to the rising case of COVID-19. The rising cases this year is scary and I hope you've managed to still save a buck or two, or maybe thinking really hard where to invest your extra money during these times. Let me suggest a few!

Invest in Healthcare. If you haven't had one, make sure you do as the rising cost of hospitalization doesn't just cripple you, but the economic standing of your family. There are plans, ones that are affordable and if you do invest in one, make sure you get recommendations from family and friends that have benefited from it. There are tons out there, but choosing one that has proven easy to deal with especially on emergency cases would be better in the long run, so choose wisely.

Start a Home Business. Tons of entrepreneurs have already started cooking, making things, doing services from their own homes. If you're a good cook, maybe start by sharing what you cook first to friends and family, because chances are, when you sell them later on, they will be your first customers. Aside from that, it's easy to have deliveries done these days, so no need to go out that much even if you start your business in your own turf. 

Invest in a laptop or PC. If you're running a business, you would need things like these to start taking orders and getting organized. Aside from that, you can play games, stream them, or perhaps make marketing materials that you would need for your business. A handy laptop that you can take anywhere or a more powerful PC that you can make as your station when you need to do your business at home. Choose something that you can utilize in the future, it's a hefty amount you are spending for it so make sure it will last for years.

Invest in Jewelry. Things that you can buy these days are gold and diamonds, or just any precious stones that have worth when you pawn it. Good people like Cebuana Lhullier even have been selling it. If it went through their strict appraisal process and saw it on sale, it would be nice to get them from an entity that has been doing it for 30 years. Best of all, they're accessible as they have over 2,500 branches nationwide! You can also check their services or what they sell online via  https://www.cebuanalhuillierjewelry.com or https://www.cebuanalhuillierjewelrypremium.com/ because they too want things to be convenient. 

I'm sure you do too.

Charo Santos and My Diamond

A dazzling affair with great company happened at the Manila House Private Club as jewelry brand My Diamond announced their newest endorser Ms. Charo Santos. JP Paglinawan their Marketing Manager says "My Diamond has been a success because of people who want the finest, affordable and authentic jewelry in the Philippines. Whether it's your first one or something you would use for weddings, it has been part of the Filipino way of showing affection, make them feel special and that's exactly what we want to convey in every piece of My Diamond jewelry. This is also why we chose an apt ambassador to showcase it's timeless appeal. She's brilliant and successful, she's Ms. Charo Santos. Expensive is relative, it doesn't cost as much as your mobile phones but if you are giving it to someone special how can you keep a price tag on that right?"

Ms. Charo says "A pair of fabulous earrings, rings or necklace is something empowering. Women should be kind to one's self, to make yourself feel good sometimes; and owning one is a good thing. It exhudes elegance and I remember buying one for my Mom a few years ago. We should shine at every stage. We can also make it an heirloom, pass it down to my daughter, in laws or someone special."

She also shared "Take a break, no matter how busy you are you must use simpe lines, look at the context of the event you are going to. Diamond Studs would be fine the whole day. My advice, believe in yourself, work hard and pursue your dreams. Owning jewelry is not just a luxury, it's an investment. I also wish men would love diamonds more, to appreciate it's value because it looks good on them too."

Ms. Charo will be endorsing the brand as a whole with Liza Soberano. If you would like to know more, visit https://m.facebook.com/MyDiamondPH/ and their branches nationwide!

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Karat World x Gretchen Barretto

Elegance, Refinement and Timeless Beauty. These are some of the words that were lingering that afternoon when we went to the Karat World event at CAV in BGC. Karat World has been able to transcend the norms of the jewelry business by bringing in more intricate designs, thinking of consumers and making each of their products affordable by the masses. For a company made to become something that makes luxurious pieces of fine jewelry, it's not that normal to be in the price points they put in on them. From their humble beginnings in the Visayas, they're now a force to be reckoned with in the jewelry business nationwide, and now they're amping up the ante and bringing in someone that's got the same characteristics as the brand itself. Elegance, Refinement and Timeless Beauty must be only related to one person in the showbiz industry right? Your guess is as good as mine...

 

Oh yes! She's the new endorser of Karat World, the one, the only Gretchen Barretto. She was so glad she got introduced to the family that's running Karat World. Beyond the endorsement, she wanted to have a genuine relationship with them because they have been truly good to her. The photoshoot which happened a few weeks before this endorsement only spelled how understanding they were when she cancelled it the first time because of family matters. That meant a lot, the understanding that they gave her, even shooting on a Sunday where employees were supposed to take rest... she appreciated that a lot and how courtesy was still given to her. Now, she's going to make sure to promote the brand even better as they embark on Karat World's journey to greater heights as they celebrate their 20th Year in the business!

Gretchen says "You don't really need expensive things to look classy. I love the pieces I got from Karat world especially the earrings and bracelets I've seen in the shoot. My pants are from a local store and my top is expensive (then we laughed), but everything looks "sosyal" on me effortlessly. You don't have to buy expensive jewelry because at the end of the day, it's how you carry it." which I totally agree with.

She also goes on saying "Thank you" to the family that owns and manages Karat World, and thanks them as well for treating her like family. True to the brand's promise of making affordable and quality jewelry to Filipinos, Karat World will be the go to brand on wedding rings, engagement rings or for any occasion for that matter. You'll all enjoy the best international and locally designed jewelry for a fraction of a cost. Congratulations Ms. Gretchen Barretto for being the new face of Karat World in the Philippines! Watch out for the ads and bts coming on stores soon.  

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All Yours For Free Only at Karat World!

One of the most reputable establishments for fine jewelry Karat World is not only giving discounts and surprises this December, they are practically giving away stuff or free! Backed by 20 years in the industry they have got one of the largest variety of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and fine trinkets on their stores and have been the go to place for everything precious since then. As a way of giving back to their clients this Christmas, they made it extra special by partnering with some of the best brands in the Philippines like Nuat Thai, David's Salon, The Belo Medical Group, Fitness First and Makati Shangri-La Manila. What do they have in store for you? Take a good look!

No raffles, no mumbo jumbo to get these particular rewards. If you purchase something from their store with a corresponding amount, you'll automatically get some of the great packages they have as rewards just by buying something from them. Isn't that amazing? Just imagine getting that lovely piece of precious jewelry can get you relaxation, a make over, a healthy body, a beautify me package, a bountiful feast, a pick your choice package and a total lifestyle package. This is unprecedented and not offered anywhere else in Metro Manila, let alone the whole Philippines.

This will only run from November 21, 2012 to January 15, 2013. So what are you waiting for? Get that Christmas bonus and invest it on something tangible like precious things and enjoy precious moments with your loved ones. That's the Karat World promise. Make sure you drop by their stores at Sta. Lucia, Ayala Center Marquee Mall in Pampanga, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Manila, Bacolod and Iloilo, and SM Supermalls nationwide! 

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A Look into David Yurman Jewelry

Women love jewelry. The right piece of jewelry can turn any plain outfit into a fashion statement. Jewelry makes also a wonderful keepsake jewelry that can be transformed into a family heirloom passed on from mother to daughter. It is perhaps this reason why despite the crunching after-effects of the recent financial crisis, women would still find it worth it to purchase a piece of fine and expensive jewelry.

David Yurman rings and David Yurman earrings are a definite favorite among women of all ages. These finely crafted jewelry pieces have been designed by David Yurman, a successful jeweler who established his own jewelry line back in the 1960s. Today, there are 18 David Yurman jewelry establishments all over the United States. There are also a number of different stores and websites over the Internet serving as retailers of David Yurman Jewelry. His line of jewelry pieces have also become widely used and patronized by some of the top artists in Hollywood.

All of the jewelry pieces offered by David Yurman are crafted using only the finest sterling silver and 18k gold. Many of his jewelry pieces would often utilize these two metals combined together, usually in a twisted cable pattern, a designed that many have pointed to be responsible for Yurman’s secret to his success. In addition to this, David Yurman also utilized other precious metals and stones in the design and production of the different jewelry pieces that make up his product line. From simple, elegant pieces to bold accessories, you can be sure to find something that you will love here at David Yurman jewelry.

Aside from rings and earrings, David Yurman also carries a wide array of bracelets, necklaces, chokers, and watches. While the prices of these jewelry pieces do not come in cheap, they are, nevertheless, a great investment that you can not only enjoy, but pass it down for generations to come.

The Need to Look Good

I passed by a kiosk I usually go to when I pass by the mall. I almost got most of their earrings already and I've amassed almost every design they have too. I was only planning to buy the silver cleaner which I often use for my necklace and studs but I saw a new one on their shelves. I don't want to sound blasphemous but I got the one which looked like a cross. It was also oxidized which made parts of it black. I would probably get that paired up with another set of earrings because I usually wear different ones for the left and the right.

I try to look good at this day and age because I would probably need to do so because my wife might leave me if I looked like a Dad already ha-ha! I'm not that well dressed as much as I want to be but I try to at least look presentable. That’s why when I can wear fashion jewelry, I do it as much as I can. That also includes formal occasions because even if I wear a suit I would probably need a silver stud and a rock to slightly glisten when people look at me.

I’ll clean my other ones too so when I wear something next week I’d be able to cope with my attire. I will have to think of something new and better so I wouldn’t look rubbish come February. That’s the time I’ll be spending on dates and dinners of course! For the single ladies out there, you better check out http://www.qualityfashionjewelry.com/ because they have the latest. Don't say I did not tell you alright?!

Get me this Jewelry!

I’m a piercing enthusiast at the most. I like buying my self a lot of silver jewelry and it takes a long time before I choose one in the jewelry store where I usually buy because I practically bought all of them over the years. I got their earrings, necklaces and bracelets already in different designs and sizes. Some of them are given away as presents but most of them stayed with me because I do wear them. Nowadays, I’m looking for something original.

I found a website that offered copper bracelets so I might take a look at that. I never knew this malleable material can be used for the same purpose. I might get what I want now since its relatively not conventionally seen in shops here. Their online store at http://www.archmailledesigns.com offers classic chains to unique ones but since it’s made of copper, you would probably never see that in local stores. This one is just a good find, so if you have something to give me this season of love you can probably find it there. I’m giving you a hint obviously!