Q-POT "Dog Tag" Necklace
I’m such a huge Jeff Koons fan that I went out of my way last summer, while in Biarritz, to go to Bilbao to see his Tulip sculpture and his Topiary Dog, both at the Guggenheim Museum. What a genius! And I’m not even going to touch on how amazing the Frank Gehry-designed museum is…needless … Continue reading “Q-POT "Dog Tag" Necklace”
Tom Binns Utensil Necklaces
I’m not sure how or exactly when this happened, but Henri Bendel has gone waaaay downhill. I used to shop there all the time for hidden gems, now they stock mostly Bendel-branded stuff, over-priced designer merchandise (I’m talking the same Chanel sunglasses that you’ll find at Bergdorf Goodman, but with a mark-up), and cheap-o or … Continue reading “Tom Binns Utensil Necklaces”
Yael Sonia Perpetual Motion Collection
Though she’s based in Sao Paolo, Brazil Yael Sonia opened her first Jewelry Boutique in New York City at 922 Madison Avenue – lucky for New Yorkers! Sonia’s modern jewelry is truly unique and a result of her belief that accessories are meant to be interactive. She was inspired by childhood toys for her Perpetual … Continue reading “Yael Sonia Perpetual Motion Collection”
Bottega Veneta Spring 2011
Tomas Maier delivered a terrific spring collection that emphasized fashion ease. In contrast to the nonchalance of the clothes, the Bottega Veneta fine jewelry collection is more exquisite and involved–each piece, continuing a benchmark since its launch, an example of the masterful merge of technique and tradition. Obvious elements juxtaposed against the simple lines of … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Spring 2011”
Great Temple Bell Pendant
A big bold pendants hanging off a long chain is the hot look right now. But just because you are going with the trend does not mean you can’t be creative. The British Museum Store has the most unique pieces (don’t you love museum stores?!), like this Bell Pendant that is sure to be a … Continue reading “Great Temple Bell Pendant”
CG arte
Started by designers Amy Glaswand and Catherine Marion, CG arte is a delightful line of pendant necklaces and bracelets. One of the designers is a close family friend and after running into her at a Bar Mitzvah recently I was made aware of the heirloom-quality line. The charms retail for between $1,500 and $1,900, while … Continue reading “CG arte”