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Iosselliani Black Crystal Ring: Your Hand's Not a Mess!

Don’t be fooled by the ultra-magnified point-of-view and ultra-intricate rocker-ness of this piece of black crystal jewelry. While this looks like a major cuff, it’s actually an even more major ring (it doesn’t help matters that Barneys doesn’t use models for their pics!). A layered multi-chain effect on a ring is a twist on your … Continue reading “Iosselliani Black Crystal Ring: Your Hand's Not a Mess!”

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Tom Binns Ethno Teknik Hand-Painted Swarovski Crystal Necklace: Sparkly Spring

This cheerful little number makes me think of spring weather, rain boots and daisies popping up all over my parent’s lawn driving my dad crazy. I absolutely love this necklace. The fun color combination is put together with clear and multicolored hand-painted Swarovski crystals. I would wear this with something simple, like the plain white … Continue reading “Tom Binns Ethno Teknik Hand-Painted Swarovski Crystal Necklace: Sparkly Spring”

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Balenciaga Strass Collar: Confinement Never Looked So Good

An opulent collar made for a princess. How apropos! Those royals are kept on a pretty short leash. While I’m caught up in the fantastical glamour of the impending royal wedding, I can’t help but consider the fact that Kate will live the rest of her life imprisoned in a fish tank. But back to … Continue reading “Balenciaga Strass Collar: Confinement Never Looked So Good”

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Janis Savitt Cuff with Snake Chain and Crystals: Just Enough Cuff

Sometimes nothing looks more satisfying than a heaving stack of bracelets piled up your wrist. Janis Savitt‘s rhodium-plated brass piece gives you that plentiful piled look effortlessly – and lightly! Sometimes you need to just run out and can’t be bothered with multiple hooks, and there’s nothing easier than sliding on a cuff. The alternating … Continue reading “Janis Savitt Cuff with Snake Chain and Crystals: Just Enough Cuff”

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Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern: Karma Sutra

The Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern fine jewelry collection is part of an ongoing collaboration between the Belgian-American designer and Brazilian-German jewelry house, which has already included watches and the popular “Sutra” chain-link bracelet. Highly personal, pieces are inspired by Diane’s memories and lifestyle and engraved with mantras (a.k.a. sutras) based on Diane’s own … Continue reading “Diane von Furstenberg by H. Stern: Karma Sutra”

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Alexander McQueen Iris Skull Cuff: Every Rose Has Its Thorn

Hard and soft come together ingeniously in this Swarovski crystal and brass cuff, although to call it a “cuff” hardly does this bracelet sculpture justice. It is Roccoco over-the-top delicacy meets a pirate’s plundered treasure. The skull, as we all know a McQueen trademark (his print scarves are still going strong after all these years), … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Iris Skull Cuff: Every Rose Has Its Thorn”

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