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Sara Weinstock Paraiba Tourmaline Earrings: One of the World’s Rarest Gems

Paraiba tourmaline is one of the rarest (more than 10,000x rarer than diamonds!) gems on the planet. Its only known sources – in Paraiba, Brazil and Nigeria – were mined out years ago, so all of the stones are already in circulation. The coloration varies in hue from neon green to sky blue to indigo … Continue reading “Sara Weinstock Paraiba Tourmaline Earrings: One of the World’s Rarest Gems”

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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”

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Anndra Neen Island Coral Necklace and Gladiator Cuff

Post apocalyptic Mad Max looks are in! Instead of the Jetson’s version of futuristic with clean lines and awesome robot maids, the current vision of the future is melting metal and leather and rags. Sounds depressing you say? It doens’t have to be! Look at the Anndra Neen collection, the Island Coral Necklace, $745, with … Continue reading “Anndra Neen Island Coral Necklace and Gladiator Cuff”

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Liquid Gunmetal – Elsa Peretti's Latest Bone Cuff for Tiffany & Co.

Elsa Peretti is one of only four designers permitted to sign their names to the famed jewelry company’s pieces. Known for her sensual, fluid designs, the bone cuff is among the most renowned, and this latest incarnation is my absolute favorite. It literally looks like liquid gunmetal gray, poured onto the wrist and sexy as … Continue reading “Liquid Gunmetal – Elsa Peretti's Latest Bone Cuff for Tiffany & Co.”

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