Eddie Borgo Tasseled Collection: Tassels Worth a Tussle
Art Deco polish and big city edge. Conical silver and whisper-thin chains. Earrings so long they’re bound to graze your shoulders. Pearl-like beads and a sharply angled, abstract scorpion. Leave it to New York City-based wunderkind designer Eddie Borgo, who has already made padlocks, U-bars, barbells, and bear traps look absurdly glamorous, to make ordinary … Continue reading “Eddie Borgo Tasseled Collection: Tassels Worth a Tussle”
Juicy Couture Daisy/Floral Studs: Stud-ly Flower Power
Well aren’t these just the cheeriest little things I’ve ever seen! The Juicy Couture Daisy/Floral Studs remind me of some of my very first pairs of earrings with their sweet little shapes and bright colors. Back when I wore oversized bows in my giant frizzy hair, jelly shoes that were a staple in every girl’s … Continue reading “Juicy Couture Daisy/Floral Studs: Stud-ly Flower Power”
Jeeyun Ha Designs 14-Karat Gold-Vermeil Feather Earrings: Free Bird
So, recently on a lunch date with the ladies, I noticed every waitress at this trendy restaurant was wearing feather earrings. I first thought it was just this place because it was a Caribbean-island vibe scene so I wrote it off as a cute coincidence. Since then I have noticed them everywhere: magazines, runways, even … Continue reading “Jeeyun Ha Designs 14-Karat Gold-Vermeil Feather Earrings: Free Bird”
Cathy Waterman Sapphire Pear Earrings: Pear-Shaped Has Never Looked So Good
Designer of exquisite and breathtaking adornments, Cathy Waterman has said she sees “jewels in puddles…full-blown jewels…and in the reflection of a cloud.” It is no surprise her inspiration comes from both the natural world and dreamy visions. These diamond-trimmed sapphire earrings with rose-cut sapphire settings are as ethereal as they are bewitching, equally glamorous and … Continue reading “Cathy Waterman Sapphire Pear Earrings: Pear-Shaped Has Never Looked So Good”
Alex Monroe 22-Karat Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Daisy Earrings: Bloom Baby, Bloom.
I’m such a sucker for flowers this time of year. Back in the cold, dark days of March I wrote of the Alex Monroe Daisy Necklace and how it reminded me of spring. Now, while we are in the heart of the season, there is no better time to sport some floral jewels while the … Continue reading “Alex Monroe 22-Karat Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Daisy Earrings: Bloom Baby, Bloom.”
Kate Spade Royal Bazaar Collection: A Precious Collaboration
The appreciation for beautiful adornments is universal. I was informed of Kate Spade’s new Royal Bazaar collection not by anyone in the jewelry biz, but by a Bag Snob fan who also loves her jewels, and works for the U.S. Embassy in Kabul. Kate Spade and Turquoise Mountain, a great organization reestablishing the arts and … Continue reading “Kate Spade Royal Bazaar Collection: A Precious Collaboration”