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Necklaces

Jewelry by Monica Vinader: Just Be Yourself

The best jewelry is personal, and Monica Vinader really encourages this belief by allowing you to not only engrave some of their pieces but to actually create your own necklace with a wide variety of pendant options. The attention to detail is truly stunning, and yet the prices are still so great. Even the quality … Continue reading “Jewelry by Monica Vinader: Just Be Yourself”

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Best Grammy Awards Jewels: Rock Stars

Okay, so Carrie Underwood wore a $31 million Johnathon Arndt necklace (is it me or do the prices go up every award show?? Soon celebs will just be carrying around giant diamonds). It’s a pretty big deal. But I’ll tell you what’s not a big deal – her entire stodgy look. Packing on carats doesn’t … Continue reading “Best Grammy Awards Jewels: Rock Stars”

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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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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”

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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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Valentine’s Day Jewels: Made for Love

Sure, these are a little cheesy, but cute is my go-to strategy for Valentine’s jewelry! For the first time in years, I’ll be able to spend V Day with my hubby : ) February 14th is always in the middle of Fashion Week (because fashion hates love?), but this year, I’m leaving the morning of … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Jewels: Made for Love”

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