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Deborah Pagani: Get Your Rocks Off

What would Greta Garbo had worn if she was a cutting-edge rock star? Deborah Pagani. The Manhattan-based jewelry designer, known for her serious eclecticism, has created a new collection that evokes glamour and rock simultaneously. Her Art Deco-inspired jewelry debuted at Barneys New York in NYC and Beverly Hills on April 18, primarily offering her … Continue reading “Deborah Pagani: Get Your Rocks Off”

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Brass Charm Necklace: She Sells Safety Pins Down by the Seashore

A fun and frugal snob necklace for summer is a no-brainer, especially one that I would easily pay another $200 for. Marc by Marc Jacobs’ total outfit pick-me-up mixes up relatively common jewel themes for a refreshing result. Seashells and coral is your typical summer style fare, but a safety pin? That’s the twist that … Continue reading “Marc by Marc Jacobs Brass Charm Necklace: She Sells Safety Pins Down by the Seashore”

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Judy Geib "Charm of the Unexpected" Necklace: The Thrill of the Unknown

More art than jewel, I almost feel like this should be on display behind glass, although I’d be happy to wear it around my neck! Multiple points of interest drive your eye to look closely. Elaborate and abstracted 18-karat and 24-karat ferns – their asymmetry gives it a fantastical feel – are topped off with … Continue reading “Judy Geib "Charm of the Unexpected" Necklace: The Thrill of the Unknown”

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Daisy Knights Double Moon Ring

Whether it’s a giant cocktail ring or a solitaire stone, I like to keep my rings unique and full of character. Rings are my staple, some people love their bracelets or earrings, but for me, the ring is my key piece of jewel. Although subtle, these double moons are intriguing and speaks to my fascination … Continue reading “Daisy Knights Double Moon Ring”

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Mallarino "Paloma" 24-Karat Gold-Vermeil Ring: Let Your Hands Do the Talking

A ring is a potent jewel. Engagement, wedding, promise, graduation: the ring just might be the most significant of all our baubles. This ring holds it’s power in that it just whispers its presence. You wave your hands, gesticulate, or reach for something, and people get just enough of a glimpse to be intrigued. The … Continue reading “Mallarino "Paloma" 24-Karat Gold-Vermeil Ring: Let Your Hands Do the Talking”

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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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