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Miriam Haskell Cuff with Leaf Details

Such an incredible cuff with a vintage feel, yet the wiring and woven silk updates it for a fresh look. I love going through vintage shops for jewelry and although a lot are beautiful, they really can’t be worn without looking a bit off. At the shop you get all giddy and in love but … Continue reading “Miriam Haskell Cuff with Leaf Details”

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Lanvin Punk Studded Leather Cuff

Afraid you’re not cool enough for this? Well, the pretty answer is that you don’t need to be. There is something refined with a bit of a wink in this heavy metal leather cuff. It is seen here with a ladylike cocktail dress and that is exactly why I love this. I am not a … Continue reading “Lanvin Punk Studded Leather Cuff”

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Wynn Wynn Ong

Guest Blogger: The Bag Hag Wynn Wynn Ong is a Burmese- born accessories designer who calls the Philippines her home. Wynn Wynn’s foray into accessories design began years ago when she started making pieces as Christmas gifts for her friends and family. Fast forward to February 2010, one of her creations get the front page … Continue reading “Wynn Wynn Ong”

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Valerie MacCarthy: Four Elements

Valerie MacCarthy Jewelry designer Valerie MacCarthy has just launched her debut collection based on The Four Elements (Fire, Water, Earth and Wind). Paris-based, the American/Parisian designer is interestingly a professional opera singer whose bohemian life traveling inspired a number of the pieces in the collection – which explains the mixed materials that she has opted … Continue reading “Valerie MacCarthy: Four Elements”

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Bochic Arabesque Earrings

Bochic is always a favorite on the red carpet. Everyone from Ashley Olsen to Beyonce has worn pieces from the line on numerous occasions and most recently Carrie Underwood wore white jade and diamond Bochic earrings while hosting the Country Music Awards. Miriam Salat and David Aaron Joseph are the masterminds behind the brand and … Continue reading “Bochic Arabesque Earrings”

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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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