Lydia Courteille Jewels: Lydia in Wonderland
Lydia Courteille wanted her jewels to create a dream-like state of mind for their wearers, and she did that and more! The jeweler has brought to life a fantasy that we all want to believe in when we step into the world of fashion – that there is beauty beyond this world that can change … Continue reading “Lydia Courteille Jewels: Lydia in Wonderland”
Top 5 Conversational Cocktail Rings: Let’s Talk
With all of the parties penciled in on your calendar, you’re going to want a few special cocktail rings! It’s good to have small talk topics ready in your back pocket (or in this case, on your hand!) – preferably ones that do not revolve around the weather. Even the most boring parties can be … Continue reading “Top 5 Conversational Cocktail Rings: Let’s Talk”
Pintaldi Maurizio Ruby Pendent Earrings: Up in Flames
Gorgeous beyond belief, these faceted ruby drop earrings are unlike anything you’ve ever seen! A full 67 carats in all, meaning you’d have a whopping 33.5 per ear to dazzle your onlookers with. Pintaldi Maurizio is a Sicilian designer who likes to recreate natural formations as ultra-modern designs (imagine stalactites and sea coral). So if … Continue reading “Pintaldi Maurizio Ruby Pendent Earrings: Up in Flames”
Cindy Chao’s Million-Dollar Jewel: Madam Butterfly
We know Cindy Chao as much more than a jewelry designer – she’s an artist. Her breathtaking diamond butterfly just sold for nearly a million dollars at a Christie’s auction – how insane is that?! She has crafted a jeweled butterfly every year since 2004, when she founded The Art Jewel, an innovative company focused … Continue reading “Cindy Chao’s Million-Dollar Jewel: Madam Butterfly”
Top 5 Snake Jewels: Snake Charmer
If you have a stressful job, one that has you lying with snakes, this is a sure way to fend them off! I have found that jewelry is very therapeutic. What you wear can be empowering, and there is definitely some mystical energy that emanates from precious stones (please don’t try to debunk my theory … Continue reading “Top 5 Snake Jewels: Snake Charmer”
Tiffany & Co. Legacy Gemstones: I Am Legend
There are jewels, and then there are JEWELS. Gasp-inducing, heart-thumping, family-heirloom jewels that Liz Taylor would have really appreciated. Tiffany & Co.’s newest Legacy Gemstones clearly fall into the latter category. With a lookbook featuring models worthy of such sparkle (like Doutzen Kroes and Karen Elson), we are talking major carats and hundreds of diamonds. … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. Legacy Gemstones: I Am Legend”