I'm not a celebrity – let me in there!

Ah, the fabulous life of celebrities. How they have such a different lifestyle to us regular folks. The glamour, the parties, the dubious dating decisions...

Okay, perhaps they aren't so different to us after all.

The thing that celebrities do have, however, is stylists. A professional, or team of professionals, to ensure that the women and men of the moment don't get papped without being seen in the hottest, up-to-the-minute looks. And it's not just the clothes that get noticed, it's the accessories. Nothing attracts the gaze of the showbiz press than the jewellery. Particularly the watch that completes the look.

Always a favourite with the fierce and the famous, Calvin Klein is a name that draws in a host of well known stars from movies, TV, music and sports. The CK range of watches carries on this design ethic that has made the brand a world wide hit.

With their wild styles, it's no wonder that Swatch has celebrity fans with an equally eclectic styles. Kelly Osbourne has been a massive exponent of the Swatch brand, even launching her own range. Admitting that she has nightmares of wearing the same outfit twice, gregarious pop star Katy Perry loves Swatch's style, suiting her own wild and original tastes.

STORM has attracted a wealth of stars to their unique range of watches, such as Amelle Berrabah of the Sugababes and Kelly Rowland. Destiny's Child star, and chart topper in her own right, Kelly Rowland loves the striking, modern styling of STORM's watches and jewellery. Actors from movies and television have also been seduced by these contemporary fashioned watches. Renee Russo and Will & Grace's Debra Messing have been snapped with their favourite STORM watches on show.

So even if the celebrity lifestyle isn't within your grasp, the watches certainly are!

We've all been given a bit of a kick in the pocket this year, haven't we?

And what's this galloping towards us? If I'm not mistaken, that's Christmas. That dreaded word meaning that we have to spend, spend, spend!

Well, you don't have to. That's right, you don't need to spend a massive amount on gifts that are thoughtful, good quality and fun.

You don't believe me. I know, I can tell.

When working to a budget, this is the chance to get a little bit more creative. It is possible to buy totally original Christmas presents, without going overboard on price. And when I say original, I mean really original. Just a few Christmas gifts under £10 from Saswa can be a real life saver.

An uncomplicated gesture of love, such as one of our carved red hearts speaks volumes. Whether that special someone hangs it on the tree, or as a keepsake, it certainly makes a unique gift. It is often the simplest ideas that are the most effective.

Eye opening novelty ideas always bring a smile at Christmas, and the clever aroma releasing coasters are very unusual! Wonderful smells emanate from these coasters once a hot cup is placed on them.

It's the brilliant thermeroma (no, I'm not making it up!) layer that gives off a choice of please scents, such as lavender, roast chestnuts, gingerbread men and Christmas mince pies. For those who like a bit of a stronger tipple, there's even Gin and Tonic and Pina Colada!

The Kit Heath brand has become a success story that wouldn't be out of place in a Hollywood movie. From humble beginnings in North Devon, to expanding across the world, Kit Heath jewellery has given rise to different ranges to include jewellery for children, bridal and partywear.

Kit Heath began to enthusiastically create jewellery in college, now legendarily melting his grandmother's silver candlesticks to do so. Of course, with this determination and creativity it made sense to channel these skills into something more focussed. By joining forces with sister Katie, Kit Heath's jewellery has come a long way in the last 25 years. Despite growing in popularity and collecting awards, Kit Heath loses nothing in the personal touch of this unique family company.

Kit Heath: jewellery with personality and responsibility

This personal touch is not only evident from the quality and design of the jewellery itself, but is exemplified by Kit Heath's ethical outlook. The refreshing thing about this environmental policy is its logical approach, ensuring that all facets of the business are taken care of. The creation of jewellery is always under review and governed by various ethics bodies, and this is more prevalent with such high quality materials as those used by Kit Heath.

This policy, which is constantly revisited, ensures that they not only observe their own impact on the environment, but that their suppliers and contractors meet these requirements too. Kit Heath's healthy family company attitude has led to the creation of beautiful, quality jewellery for all ages, whicle sacrificing nothing in responsibility to the world around us. Kit Heath consistently brings the best of all possible worlds.

You have your beautiful jewellery, you love it and wear it at every opportunity. Good, so you should! Surprisingly, the oils in the skin actually help to keep tarnishing to a minimum. However, it is important to be mindful that hairspray and perfume can affect the silver, so always put your jewellery on after applying.

Unfortunately, the elements aren't kind to silver, and high quality Mexican jewellery can reflect this simply because of the higher percentage of silver content. It can lose its luster from exposure to sunshine, humidity and the open air. When you're not wearing it, it's best to keep your Mexican silver in a sealed bag, safe from outside influences. The benefit of this, and keeping your other jewellery well kept and not piled up together, is that the risk of scratches is greatly reduced.

These are just a few things to think about when thinking about your Mexican silver jewellery, but don't forget the most important thing: wear it, love it, enjoy it.

Much like the past of the silver jewellery sold at Saswa, it's unsurprising that red coral has its own history. Correction; that should be pre-history. Perhaps it's because it shares the colour of blood, but red coral has had a resonance with people for thousands of years. It was believed that red coral could imbue the wearer with courage, as well as curing a whole host of ailments. Greek legends speak of red coral being droplets of Medusa's blood, and maybe due to its oceanic origins, could suppress a particularly fiery personality.

It's totally understandable that such legends would spring up around such a mysterious resource, apparently growing from the sea itself. In some ways, it almost does. Well, to put it a little more scientifically, colonies of tiny polyps group together to form a calcium carbonate exoskeleton. This exoskeleton becomes coral.

Over the years, coral has become protected, with good reason. Not only has coral been thoughtlessly plundered in the past, but its ability to protect coastlines has also been diminished.

So what are we doing, selling red coral jewellery?

It's a fair question, and one Saswa is keen to address. Since protective orders have been in place, many coral reefs around the world have been replenished. This has allowed coral to be collected by registered, licensed suppliers. The coral is rationed and limited to small amounts without depleting the coral to any great degree. This way, beautiful and authentic red coral jewellery can be brought to you ethically and responsibly. For Saswa, this is not only an important step, but an essential one.

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