Chanel Première Bands: Ring Tones and Stones
Anytime you can stack jewels, I’m in! That’s why these new Chanel rings are going to catch on quickly. There are options to fit every taste – precious pink, white, or yellow gold all with or without diamonds. Instead of plain jane strips of metal, Chanel takes its sophisticated touch and breaks the mold to … Continue reading “Chanel Première Bands: Ring Tones and Stones”
Amanda Seyfried x Lorraine Schwartz: Pendant Necklaces
Seeing Amanda Seyfried accessorize her gorgeous Zac Posen gown with a long Lorraine Schwartz pendant necklace was such a refreshing, interesting style choice. The Les Mis star went with a pretty minimal look, and I don’t think it would have worked without the diamond and lavender jade art deco-inspired bauble. We’re not used to seeing … Continue reading “Amanda Seyfried x Lorraine Schwartz: Pendant Necklaces”
The Golden Globes 2013: Golden Girls
I love a chunky cuff, and so does Emily Deschanel! Her Badgley Mischka gown was embellished at the top, but plain black from the shoulders down, so the 60 carats of sapphires on the Plukka Hera cuff ($8,300 at Plukka) were completely essential for the look to succeed.
Alessandro Dari Santa Croce Ring: Architectural Digest
I’m just wrapping up a trip in Florence for the Luisa via Roma Firenze 4ever event. I’m sad to be saying ciao to such breathtaking art and architecture (and delicious food!), but the good news is that I can take a little of Italy home with me thanks to Alessandro Dari’s Florentine-inspired designs. The goldsmith … Continue reading “Alessandro Dari Santa Croce Ring: Architectural Digest”
The 4 C's to Buying Diamonds: See For Yourself
I had the fun privilege of helping my friend pick out a special Christmas gift for his wife – diamond stud earrings. We had a day of bedazzlement and Jewel Snob education with my lifelong friend, diamond dealer Alice Tsai. And now we’ve learned more about the 4C’s of diamonds – cut, carat, clarity, and … Continue reading “The 4 C's to Buying Diamonds: See For Yourself”
Best Rhodium Jewels: Rhodium Roundup
Even though it was only discovered 200 years ago, rhodium has a dark, romantic look to it that calls back to centuries ago. It’s not a fact that you hear thrown around a lot, but this metal is the most expensive in the world (chemically, it’s a platinum metal). It’s also one of the most … Continue reading “Best Rhodium Jewels: Rhodium Roundup”