Bracelets

This spring is all about excess. After a long, drab winter, it’s time to break out the biggest and the best jewels. Clusters of colorful gems, chains by the foot, and an abundance of sparkle the likes of which hasn’t seen since the glittering Jazz Era. If you’re not rocking at least ¾ of the [...]

I met Kendall Conrad on one of my recent trips to LA. The fifth generation Californian has an empire that includes everything from bags to shoes to jewels. I love it all, but the clean lines of her brass and leather jewelry line are impeccable. Their distinctive curves were inspired by the work of architects [...]

People have been crafting turquoise imitation stones since the time of the Ancient Egyptians, so there’s no shame in that game. There are even benefits to it – just look at this Kenneth Jay Lane ring (on The Outnet for $40). Finding turquoise this perfect is basically impossible. It’s a mineral, so there are many [...]

I love this design duo. Sisters Katia and Sonia Gaydamak started their eponymous jewelry line just a few years ago, but with inspirations like the Belle Epoque and 18th century Russia, their designs call to mind much earlier times. They know how to turn formal styles into elegant, everyday pieces, and there’s no better example [...]

My dear friend, celebrated Jewel artist Cindy Chao, has opened her first boutique. After years of crafting the most beautiful jewels in the world, she’s created a treasure trove for them in the Beijing YinTai Centre. It was well worth the wait – just like her gorgeous creations, this store is stunning. And who came [...]

I flew out of L.A. a couple of days ago after spending the last week at the fun and fabulous Lucky FABB conference. It was a blast meeting everyone and as sad as I was to go, I had to jet! With high-flying fun in mind, winged jewels only seem natural. They’re very symbolic pieces [...]