This week we are featuring our newly arrived, gorgeous, 18k gold vermeil chains with fresh water pearls. Both chains shine, but one really glistens with it’s touches of champagne swarovski crystal set in. They can be purchased in a set or as a single, either way, this necklace is the perfect, wear with everything look! From a casual T-shirt and jeans to an elegant evening out, this chain is one of our most versatile pieces. So simple and delicate, it makes any girl just a bit girlier, especially in that floral summer dress you can finally break out!

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When Oprah herself admits on national TV that SHE — who knows all — doesn’t know the name of one woman in the service, it’s time to do something to change that! That’s why this Memorial Day weekend, women in the military are being sent on a makeover mission by the “Real Cougar Woman” herself, Linda Franklin. Coining them her “Combat Cougars,” Franklin has partnered with jewelry designer Patty Tobin and others to give Fleet Week a pro-women tweak by empowering women and celebrating the role of WOMEN in the service – a role that is too often forgotten.

The Combat Cougar Makeovers will be a way to thank military sisters-in-arms for their shining service. Participants will be treated to a head-to-toe makeover, including new do’s, makeup and wardrobe at the Patrick Melville Salon in NYC, a complimentary Combat Cougar Bracelet^TM, donated for the event by designer, Patty Tobin; plus, free “Adrenal Fatigue” testing complete with a private medical consultation, courtesy of Jennifer Landa MD, hormone expert and Chief Medical Officer of BodyLogicMD. To top off the day, an “after” photo shoot will follow with celebrity photographer and reality TV star Mike Ruiz at the Top of the Rock.

The Combat Cougar Bracelet^TM is a beautiful black and crystal bracelet, designed by Patty Tobin, and made right her in the USA. Franklin and Tobin have partnered to create the bracelet as part of the Combat Cougars campaign to raise awareness and support for women in the military. It is a fashionable symbol that can be worn as a show of solidarity and support for our brave service women. A portion of sales proceeds go directly to benefit programs that support our women veterans. To find out more about these bracelets or to purchase one today for only $19.99, click here.

The event will begin at 8:00AM on Friday, May 27th at the Patrick Melville Salon, located at 45 Rockefeller Center (between 5th & 6th Avenues and 50th & 51st Streets; directly across from the Associated Press and next to the Sports Club LA.)

Event sponsors include: The Real Cougar Woman, blogger, and author of Don’t Ever Call Me Ma’am, Linda Franklin; fine fashion jewelry designer, Patty Tobin; celebrity stylist, Patrick Melville, of Patrick Melville Salon; fashion e-tailer, PeppermintPark; and wellness giant, BodyLogicMD.

This week, Dr. Jen Hartstein is sporting one of Patty Tobin’s most elegant torsade necklaces.  Striking and chic, this design features five strands of a unique green fresh water baroque coin pearl set on a beautiful sterling silver clasp. This stunning piece radiates on Jen, and we know it will on you too! This is the perfect gift for that special someone.. or the perfect splurge for yourself! (Also available in more colors).

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Check out Dr. Jen’s segment on the CBS Early show discussing the dramatic lessons stemming from the Arnold Schwarzenegger scandal. (and looking oh so fab while doing it!) http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7366461n&tag=related;photovideo

P.S. Special Happy Birthday Shout out to Dr. Jen!

Emmy and Tony Award winner David Hyde Pierce photographed above with Howe Caverns Owner, Pat Galasso (left), jewelry designer, Patty Tobin (center), and Vera Dordick (right), seen here wearing a stunning new Carnelian Lariat Necklace from Patty Tobin's new Howe Caverns Collection. (Photo by Joan Heffler)

Jewelry designer Patty Tobin unveiled her new Howe Caverns Collection last week at the annual Alzheimer’s Association spring gala and fundraiser. Tobin has been an avid, long-time supporter of the Association’s Northeastern New York Chapter, and was thrilled to join Honorary National Board Member and distinguished celebrity guest, David Hyde Pierce, at this year’s event hosted at the historic Hall of Springs in Saratoga Springs, NY. Through the Looking Glass; An Evening to End Alzheimer’s is a special evening chaired by the Clinton Family of Troy, NY, featuring a large silent auction to raise funds to benefit the programs and services across 17 counties in Northeastern NY that provide help and support to individuals and families facing the challenges of the Nation’s 6th leading cause of death.

Mary Ann McGinn places her bid on a Patty Tobin necklace at this year's silent auction. (Photo by Joan Heffler)

Supporters like Tobin and Mr. Hyde Pierce are dedicated to raising awareness and to changing the face of Alzheimer’s by helping both our local and national communities to understand that Alzheimer’s is an illness that will soon reach epidemic levels if a cure is not found. After being honored with the Woman of Distinction Award at last year’s Flowers that Empower benefit luncheon, Tobin decided to go a step further this year and donate a sneak preview from her new exclusive Howe Caverns Collection. The designer’s new collection will soon grace the main lodge at Howe Caverns prior to Tobin’s new boutique opening in the newly constructed Gemstone & Mining Building later this fall.

Patty Tobin and Vera Dordick with husbands Jim Lupo and Jon Dordick. (Photo by Joan Heffler)

(From left to right) Howe Caverns Owner, Pat Galasso, Patty Tobin and Vera Dordick show their support at this year's Evening to End Alzheimer's Event in Saratoga Springs. Dordick and Tobin sport two new designs from Tobin's new Howe Caverns Collection, which will go on sale at the lodge at Howe Caverns in the coming weeks, prior to the designer's new boutique opening in the new Gemstone & Mining Building at Howe Caverns this fall. (Photo by Joan Heffler)

With the beautiful weather finally here, all you need now is a beautiful Patty Tobin spring necklace. This week we are featuring our Cabochon Gemstone Torsades in a variation of yummy spring colors! These full multiple strand necklaces will add a bold, wow factor to any ensemble!

Bilemon Cabachon Torsade- Eighteen strands of bilemon topaz cabochons with large sterling silver clasp, 18″. (Top right)

Peridot Cabachon Torsade-Twenty-two strands of Peridot cabochons twisted together and fastened with a large sterling silver clasp. (Left)

Citrine Cabochon Torsade- Fourteen-strands of citrine cabochons with large sterling silver clasp, 18″. (Bottom Right)

Available at NYC boutique in Chelsea or online at www.pattytobin.com/shop

Check out this stunning 7 strand African Turquoise Torsade with a sterling silver clasp we have featured as this week’s obsession. With its unique neutral color palate, this torsade is the perfect piece to match anything in your Spring and Summer wardrobes. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it could be the perfect gift to show mom just how much she means to you!

Available at NYC boutique in Chelsea or call 877.772.8891  www.pattytobin.com/shop