Rachel Brown's Kabbalah-Inspired Jewelry
Rachel Brown’s line of Kabbalah-inspired jewelry is truly unique. Her spirituality and devotion come through in everything from the materials she uses and the antique-like shapes of her designs, to the inspiring Kabbalistic meditations engraved on her custom, made-to-order pieces. Her core collection is made from sterling silver lightly plated in 24K gold, chosen because … Continue reading “Rachel Brown's Kabbalah-Inspired Jewelry”
Fantasia-Inspired Limited Edition Collections
In celebration of the upcoming release of Fantasia & Fantasia 2000: 2-Movie Collection Special Edition on Blu-ray/DVD, nOir, Hayden-Harnett, and Robin Rotenier have each created limited edition capsule Fantasia-inspired jewelry collections. I’m absolutely dying for the over-sized, dinosaur “bones” cuff inspired by the “Rite of Spring” scenes that nOir created! Other nOir pieces include a … Continue reading “Fantasia-Inspired Limited Edition Collections”
Yael Sonia Perpetual Motion Collection
Though she’s based in Sao Paolo, Brazil Yael Sonia opened her first Jewelry Boutique in New York City at 922 Madison Avenue – lucky for New Yorkers! Sonia’s modern jewelry is truly unique and a result of her belief that accessories are meant to be interactive. She was inspired by childhood toys for her Perpetual … Continue reading “Yael Sonia Perpetual Motion Collection”
Frugal Find: Carol Marie Designs
Carol Marie Designs is a just-launched line of jewelery started by Jennifer Carol Kramer and Heather Marie White. A combination of their middle names, Kramer and White met, back in 2006, while working at W Magazine where they bonded over a love for statement jewelry (I can relate!). Their debut Fall 2010 collection combines a … Continue reading “Frugal Find: Carol Marie Designs”
Refugees International Sterling Silver Bracelet
A very good friend of mine works with Refugees International and told me about a wonderful initiative that they’ve currently got going on. Supported by Sam Waterston (pictured above with Jodi Hanson Bond), for every $100 donated to Refugees International by December 14 you get a silver bracelet. Sure they’re not particularly fashion forward, but … Continue reading “Refugees International Sterling Silver Bracelet”
Lanvin Spring 2011
Last season’s tiger’s fang-shaped necklaces have become next season’s housefly. Elie Top, Lanvin’s creative head when it comes to all things bijoux, has focused on a smaller object upon which to fantasize. The resulting brooches, necklaces and bracelets can verge on creepy at times–particularly for those with a fear of insects–but they’re nevertheless jeweled and … Continue reading “Lanvin Spring 2011”