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Fabergé Egg Pendants: A Few of My Favorite Things

It’s one of those strange years when Easter falls in March, so get ready for the bunny ASAP! Here’s what I’m hoping he’ll bring me (he brings presents to adults, too, right??) – Fabergé’s adorable egg pendants. Sure, they’re not the kind of jewels you can wear 365 days a year, but with pieces this … Continue reading “Fabergé Egg Pendants: A Few of My Favorite Things”

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Hervé Van der Straeten Gold-Plated Cuff: Cut It Out

Get the look of abundance with just one single accessory. Hervé Van der Straeten’s hammered, gold-plated creations always take my breath away. There’s something very old world about the style – like it belongs on a Grecian goddess. But on Hervé’s modern designs, there’s nothing behind the times about the look. Just take notice of … Continue reading “Hervé Van der Straeten Gold-Plated Cuff: Cut It Out”

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Best Rope Jewels: Tied Down

I started out looking for jewels made with woven cords – the casual kind you can wear tons of on your wrist when you’re feeling a little boho. But I quickly learned the ropes about rope jewels, and I’ll tell you what – they’re better in gold (isn’t everything?). So most of these weren’t really … Continue reading “Best Rope Jewels: Tied Down”

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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”

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Gingham Style Jewels: It’s a Mad, Plaid World

You normally see plaid on picnic blankets, flannel shirts, and your old college professor’s blazer. But now the pattern has jumped off cloth and onto gleaming precious metals. Whether abstract or full-on gingham style, these jewels are plaid and proud. They’re the perfect addition of graphic glint to this season’s stripe and polka dot crazes. … Continue reading “Gingham Style Jewels: It’s a Mad, Plaid World”

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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.

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