I'm in love.  Seriously.  I happened across this gold and chalcedony drop pendant necklace by Athena at Max and Chloe today and I fell head over heels.  I had never heard of chalcedony stones (obviously I've seen them, but I never identified them by name).  So here's a post about my new favorite thing ever (plus more gift ideas for the procrastinators amongst us.)

Aqua chlacedony and gold chrysanthemum dangle earrings from blackandwhitejewels on Etsy ($35)
Blue chalcedony cocktail ring from Silver Sand Jewelry on Etsy ($58)
Coralia Leets Blue Chalcedony & Blue Druzy Drop Earrings at Bloomingdales ($356.25 - expensive but omg).

Urban Post Lilly Green Chalcedony Gold Earrings at Max & Chloe ($70)
Necklace with octagon grass green chalcedony with three types of quartz from Bouvier Jewelry on Etsy ($220)
Wanetta Green Chalcedony Bracelet from Last Call by Neiman Marcus ($63)

What do you all think?  Does anyone own any chalcedony jewelry or got any good tips on styling it?  Leave your thoughts and queries in the comments.  

Reader TS fulfills her filial duty:

Hi TCFKAG! I love love love your tumblr page - keeps me going through the workday, especially when you post pictures of Matt Bomer :) 

I am a longtime lurker over at Corporette and was wondering if you are open for a shopping challenge. For Mother's Day, I would like to buy my mum a scarf she can wear this summer. She has said repeatedly that she is in the market for a thin (as in fabric, not width), light (again, fabric) thin-striped scarf - sort of like the one here: Stripe Dot Bow Silk Scarf - but just the stripes, no polka dots. Black and white, black and gray, gray and white, red and white or yellow and white combinations will work. 

Any ideas? I would like to keep the price under $100. I'm in Chicago and have access to the major retailers. If I have to purchase it online, I would need to receive it by this weekend. 

OMG!  First of all - I OWN THIS SCARF!!!  I got it when Ru (Hijabeng) brought me to the whole-sale stores in the Garment District in New York City and I got it for $15.  Yay!  I got a good deal (and its super cute in real life - its my new favorite thing ever.)  Anyway - I know exactly the type of scarf you're thinking of.  And I'm sure I can find you some options.  (Also - I will endeavor to post more Bomer for you soon - I've really been slacking on my love of the Matt recently.)  So - below - here are a few options.  And for my other readers, scarfs make a great Mother's Day present.  Or really a great present for lots of occasions  birthday presents for the difficult to shop for friends, secret santa presents, graduation gifts for friends, or just scarves for yourself if - like me - you have a substantial collection. So I will try to give a range of prices so everyone can use this post as a reference for future gift-shopping needs!  (TS - I may include some scarfs that don't fit your exact needs for other reader's reference - but I'll make sure you get lots of options for your mom.)
EDIT: Thank you to Ru for pointing out to me that I spelled scarves wrong THREE times in this post alone.  That is mortifying.  Seriously.  I may hide in a cave for a week (probably not.)  Sorry for the most embarrassing spelling error ever.  Please...if you see other similar errors in the future, feel free to hit me up-side the head in the comments and let me know.  Thanks!  

Nine West Nautical Stripe Scarf in black from Nordstroms ($32 - I know its not entirely striped, but I like the design and the price is right!)
Weekend by Maxmara Palmizi scarf ($98 - not sure how fast this website can get it to you though - maybe look around at other sites?  Its a lovely scarf and linen, so nice and light for summer.)
Italca Striped Linen Scarf in blue multi from Lori's ($48.99 - reads gray to me - and does this place have actual stores in Chicago?)
Calvin Klein striped scarf in coral from Lord & Taylor ($30 on-sale - its pretty - know the color is off.)
Lacoste Women's Cotton Modal Stripe Scarf ($65 - nice red and white option)
Michael Stars Streamline Stripe Wrap in Ship Navy at Zappos ($48.99 - I like this one, its cute.)
Capri Stripe Scarf at Madewell ($45 - made of cotton and linen - I like it.)
Marc by Marc Jacobs MBMJ Print Scarf in Coral Red Multi at Nordstroms ($98 - cute - available in other colors.)
Nordstrom 'Whisper' Cashmere Wrap at Nordstroms ($78 - a great gift idea for women who work in freezing cold offices in the summer - available in four colors.)
Halogen 'Mirror Medallion' Wool Challis Scarf at Nordstroms ($38.36 - available in three colors)
Hand Painted Silk Scarf from Silk Scarves Colorado on Etsy ($68 - I love the shade of red.)

Okay!  There are some ideas.  And I tried to resist polka-dots, even though I totally think that's heresy.  Good luck with shopping for Mother's Day - or whatever other scarf needs you may have!  Happy shopping and may the odds be ever in your favor.

When I find jewelry I like, I also like to shop around on Etsy for interesting alternatives.  I like these Nyla Star Samantha Gold and Black Pave CZ Stud Earrings at Max and Chloe - so I decided I would look for others like them at Etsy.  

Nyla Star Samantha Gold and Black Pave CZ Stud Earrings at Max and Chloe
Gold Black Agate Druzy Stud Earrings - Round Gemstone Studs from OhKuol
Handmade Stingray Skin Jet Black Shagreen Gold Stud Earrings from dirty rice designs

I found this woman's shop while looking at Kanye East's (a.k.a. Wailinbeansidhe or Gewgaws and Grimcracks) Etsy favorites lists.  She makes custom clothes and I like so many things in her store - though I've highlighted a few of my favorites here.  I especially love the trenches, which I think are both edgy and urban cool while still being completely appropriate for work or play.  She ships out of Shang Hai - so shipping isn't cheap - but she also has 426 positive reviews and only one negative review.  Anyway, if you're interested in custom clothes, I'd head over to her Etsy shop and check it out.

Ella Lai Custom Clothes - Etsy