Monique Péan Wooly Mammoth Bangles: Ebony and Ivory
With their trendy color scheme (or lack of color scheme, really), Monique Péan’s eco-friendly bangles are hotter than ever. Fossilized wooly mammoth, one of her favorite materials to work with, provides the perfect, pure blank canvas for the designer’s dark designs, all of which are hand-carved. I would even buy these plain, though – the … Continue reading “Monique Péan Wooly Mammoth Bangles: Ebony and Ivory”
Best Grammy Awards Jewels: Rock Stars
Okay, so Carrie Underwood wore a $31 million Johnathon Arndt necklace (is it me or do the prices go up every award show?? Soon celebs will just be carrying around giant diamonds). It’s a pretty big deal. But I’ll tell you what’s not a big deal – her entire stodgy look. Packing on carats doesn’t … Continue reading “Best Grammy Awards Jewels: Rock Stars”
Best Rope Jewels: Tied Down
I started out looking for jewels made with woven cords – the casual kind you can wear tons of on your wrist when you’re feeling a little boho. But I quickly learned the ropes about rope jewels, and I’ll tell you what – they’re better in gold (isn’t everything?). So most of these weren’t really … Continue reading “Best Rope Jewels: Tied Down”
Monica Vinader Fiji Diamond Pave Bracelet: Striking a Chord
Valentine’s Day always creeps up quickly on you. Who’s your date? Where will you go? What will you wear? It can be a lot to plan, but Monica Vinader has the last bit covered with a new diamond Fiji bracelet launched for the holiday! Each Fiji friendship bracelet comes with a symbolically colored cord. In … Continue reading “Monica Vinader Fiji Diamond Pave Bracelet: Striking a Chord”
Valentine’s Day Jewels: Made for Love
Sure, these are a little cheesy, but cute is my go-to strategy for Valentine’s jewelry! For the first time in years, I’ll be able to spend V Day with my hubby : ) February 14th is always in the middle of Fashion Week (because fashion hates love?), but this year, I’m leaving the morning of … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Jewels: Made for Love”