Top 5 Colorful Jewels: Look on the Bright Side
Don’t leave the color just to your bags, shoes, and couture – why should they have all the fun? Jewels aren’t just about white diamonds and neutral metals. So get brave with it, and spread the color around; my top picks are all different types of jewels. Just don’t wear them all at once or … Continue reading “Top 5 Colorful Jewels: Look on the Bright Side”
Oscar de la Renta 24-Karat Gold-Plated Cabochon Ring: Get Shanghaied
Maybe it’s because I’m in Taiwan, but this etched jade ring is really speaking to me. Oscar de la Renta‘s 24-karat gold-plated cabochon ring looks like something you’d find in a museum. It has an ancient and very official look to it. The jade, with floral etching, sits on a red resin ring that beautifully … Continue reading “Oscar de la Renta 24-Karat Gold-Plated Cabochon Ring: Get Shanghaied”
Mallarino "Paloma" 24-Karat Gold-Vermeil Ring: Let Your Hands Do the Talking
A ring is a potent jewel. Engagement, wedding, promise, graduation: the ring just might be the most significant of all our baubles. This ring holds it’s power in that it just whispers its presence. You wave your hands, gesticulate, or reach for something, and people get just enough of a glimpse to be intrigued. The … Continue reading “Mallarino "Paloma" 24-Karat Gold-Vermeil Ring: Let Your Hands Do the Talking”
Erickson Beamon Razor's Edge Drop Earrings
Jewelry can get cheesy really easily, but sticking to basics can get boring. And it is really hard to do edgy and chic right – but Erickson Beamon did just that with this Razor’s Edge earring. It is cool without forgetting about sophistication – I mean there are certain Van Cleef and Arpels pieces that … Continue reading “Erickson Beamon Razor's Edge Drop Earrings”
CG arte
Started by designers Amy Glaswand and Catherine Marion, CG arte is a delightful line of pendant necklaces and bracelets. One of the designers is a close family friend and after running into her at a Bar Mitzvah recently I was made aware of the heirloom-quality line. The charms retail for between $1,500 and $1,900, while … Continue reading “CG arte”